Policy paper

Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy

How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy.

Applies to England

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Unlock local giving: A toolkit for MPs

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Our place to give will strengthen links between donors and places, build better partnerships and unlock further investment. It sets out the first steps we will take towards achieving our vision of building ambitious and long-term partnerships with philanthropists and delivering tangible and lasting impact within our communities. 

The UK is one of the best countries in the world to conduct philanthropy and we are committed to working with philanthropists and communities to drive sustained positive change across the country. 

This government is focused on delivering a decade of national renewal and we cannot achieve this change alone. A partnership model that adequately recognises the potential of philanthropy to drive positive social impact across the breadth of the UK, is essential to address some of our biggest challenges.

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Published 13 April 2026

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