Remember A Charity welcomes National Philanthropy Strategy

We are delighted to welcome the 2025 National Philanthropy Strategy, coordinated by The Beacon Collaborative (part of New Philanthropy Capital) and Charities Aid Foundation. Drawing together the thinking of a large pool of sector bodies and experts, the strategy sets a bold new target for growing philanthropy – aiming for 2% of GDP in the next 10 years.

An invitation to Government to take a coordinated and structured approach to enhancing philanthropy and to working effectively with the sector, the strategy emphasises the importance of charitable legacies within the UK landscape.

Aligning with our own strategy at Remember A Charity, the recommendations underline the importance of protecting and developing the tax incentives; the need to engage, train and equip financial advisers to promote philanthropy; and calls for support of key national campaigns such as Remember A Charity Week and Giving Tuesday.

Lucinda Frostick, Director of Remember A Charity, says:

“This strategy sets out a coordinated pathway for change, with clear recommendations for how Government can work with the sector and others to build and grow the philanthropy movement across the UK. We’re delighted to see such recognition within these proposals of the key role of charitable legacies in building the sector’s resilience and in enabling charities to meet the needs of beneficiaries. A collaborative approach is vital to achieve real change and we look forward to continuing to work with sector partners and policymakers to progress this strategy.”

Proposals within the National Philanthropy Strategy include our call earlier this year for the introduction of a mechanism for people to nominate charities directly as tax-free beneficiaries of their pension in the event of their death. It also stresses the importance of ensuring that the Probate Registry is adequately resourced to handle the growing number of charitable estates, which generate vital income for UK charities large and small.