Cross-border philanthropy is becoming a reality in Europe. The European population is more mobile and there is a growing dispersal of property. Donors wish to implement their philanthropy at an earlier age and have a growing interest in causes that go beyond national borders.

As a result, European citizens are willing to make cross-border gifts, donations or legacies to help international causes and foreign charities but often face a complicated legal and fiscal framework as well as national barriers since this matter remains largely outside the scope of European treaties. But still, cross-border philanthropy in Europe is possible.

www.givingineurope.org wants to stress the need to facilitate cross-border philanthropy in Europe and to provide donors, intermediaries and beneficiaries with concrete information, best practices and solutions concerning cross border giving in the EU member States to help them to fulfil their philanthropic intention in an effective way.

Please note that the information is available on this website for 23 EU Member States and Switzerland. Poland, Lithuania, Romania and Bulgaria will be online soon.