Philanthropy

Our insight and know-how can help you, whether you are just getting started with charitable giving or already established with your philanthropic activities. However you choose to give, through direct donations, grant making, sharing your skills or even setting up a new charity, you can tap into our international experience and network to support you. 

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A holistic approach to giving

Discover the frameworks, networks and partnerships that can support your charitable ambitions.

Understanding

We can help you explore your core charitable giving options, explaining direct donations, a donor advised fund (DAF) or how to set up a new charity.

Network

Hearing from peers can be valuable as you develop your philanthropic thinking. That is why we hold exclusive events to connect you with our philanthropy experts, members of the Princely Family and other philanthropists.

Dialogue

We recommend and work with external partners to develop and implement your philanthropy strategy with you.

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Do you want to explore your charitable giving options? We will be happy to help you. 

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LGT Venture Philanthropy

Building resilient, inclusive and prosperous communities

LGT Venture Philanthropy is an independent charitable foundation established in 2007 with teams in Switzerland, Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The Foundation partners locally to build resilient communities and healthy ecosystems.

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Our latest insights

Explore the latest insights and analysis on philanthropy and charitable giving. From planning donations to understanding key trends, our articles provide valuable knowledge to support you.

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Charities

Business meets philanthropy: insights and impact

On a recent sunny day in Leeds, Julie Hutchison, Technical Director for Philanthropy and Charities, hosted a panel discussion on business and philanthropy, organised by Connect Yorkshire.
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Charities

How philanthropy might reduce your capital gains tax bill

When it comes to the history of certain taxes, my memory stretches back to the 1990s when I first studied tax law at university. In the UK, the top rate of capital gains tax was consistent for many years at 40%, even with changes of government over that decade.
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Charities

The UK Budget through a philanthropy lens

For individuals considering donations to charity, there were no notable mainstream tax changes in the UK Autumn Budget 2024. There are some limited technical changes from 6 April 2026 in specific scenarios to prevent donors from obtaining a significant financial benefit from donations. Find out...
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Insights

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