Growing philanthropic giving.
Philanthropy has a vital role to play in driving positive change. We want to help build a system that engages, enables and encourages donors.
Beacon was established to help philanthropy grow by:
- Measuring the size and potential of the philanthropy sector
- Working with others to influence policy and best-practice
- Sharing and celebrating the work of philanthropists and amplifying the voices of those who have traditionally been overlooked
In March 2024, we completed our initial five-year mission to catalyse change that could accelerate the growth of the UK’s philanthropy sector.
In May 2025 The Beacon Collaborative merged with NPC.
We’re making good progress — but what should come next?
If we want to grow giving, then we need proper systems in place to engage, enable and encourage those with financial resources to give and give well.
Read Cath’s blog post about the future of The Beacon Collaborative
Better philanthropy
For philanthropists and those that work with them
Growing giving
For those who want to grow the philanthropy sector
Philanthropy stories
Hear from philanthropists about how and why they give.
What drives me is connectivity: does it mean something to me, am I draw into it? And secondly, competence: are they good at what they do?
Why Taking a Considered Approach Towards Philanthropy Matters
Take advice from professional philanthropy services and take advice from peers who have gone through the same journey
It’s a challenge to convince people to spend time and money researching their donations. But I am absolutely convinced that more enlightened donors will seek out and support charities doing the best work
High Net Worth giving
£7.76bn
In 2023, we estimated that High Net Worth individuals gave a total of £7.76 billion to charitable causes during 2022. See more giving data.
Our funders
Beacon’s work has been generously funded and supported by many organisations, who are listed on this page.
We would like to extend particular thanks to the main funders of our work.
