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News - 19 August 2025

Organisational Development Community of Practice – Charting the Path Ahead: A Community Review

The Organisational Development Community of Practice will host “Charting the Path Ahead: A Community Review” online on 22 September, to explore the community’s activities to date and plan the…
News - 19 August 2025

Guardians of equality: Why we must invest in the institutions that protect the most marginalised

Equality Bodies are a cornerstone of Europe’s democratic architecture, ensuring that anti-discrimination laws are not just words on paper. But too often, they are underfunded, politically vulnerable, and invisible to those they serve. Philanthropy can be a vital ally in helping these institutions turn equality into reality.
News - 24 July 2025

In memoriam: John Richardson, founding Chief Executive of the EFC

Along with the inaugural EFC Chair, Raymond Georis, John laid the first stones along a path which led from seven founding members on 9 November 1989 to more than two hundred by the time the EFC converged with DAFNE to create Philea in December 2021.
News - 22 July 2025

Resetting the relationship: The UK’s new Civil Society Covenant

The big picture Civil society in the UK finds itself at a critical juncture – as do its counterparts across Europe and beyond. Comprising charities, faith groups, social enterprises, foundations,…
News - 17 July 2025

Venture capital and German foundations: An unlikely pair?

For those familiar with the rather risk-averse German philanthropy sector, the phrase “venture capital and German foundations” might sound like the setup to a joke. After all, German foundations guard their capital with the same seriousness as a Bavarian brewer guards the purity of his beer.
News - 17 July 2025

European Parliament creates official working group to scrutinise NGO funding

On 19 June 2025, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing a Scrutiny Working Group on NGO financing within the European Budgetary Control Committee. The proposal was led by…
News - 16 July 2025

Polish “Civil EU Presidency” focuses on civil society building democratic resilience

The need to rebuild citizens’ trust into democracy and institutions’ ability to address people’s need was highlighted at the Polish “Civil EU Presidency” event on 17 June.
News - 16 July 2025

EuroPhilantopics 2025 – Philanthropy and the EU: Shaping What’s Next

EuroPhilantopics 2025 will take place on 3 December in Brussels, Belgium, under the theme of “Philanthropy and the EU: Shaping What’s Next” Europe is redefining its priorities towards defense and…
News - 16 July 2025

Philea and “la Caixa” Foundation meet with DG INTPA to discuss paths for collaboration

Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Cristina, Director of International Relations, ‘la Caixa’ Foundation and Delphine Moralis, CEO, Philea met with Erica Gerretsen, Director of Directorate G, DG INTPA, in Brussels on 25 June 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities between the philanthropy sector and the EU.
News - 15 July 2025

Foundations as Social Economy strategic actors in a continent in transition

Europe is facing a new era defined by deep uncertainty and rapid transformation. Social and climate disruption, geopolitical instability, rising inequalities, democratic backsliding, and the exponential growth of digital technologies…