Preet Kaur Gill MP welcomes Government plan to unlock philanthropic investment for Birmingham Edgbaston

• New roadmap aims to unlock philanthropic investment for England’s most deprived communities

• £1 million investment will connect donors with local initiatives and support place-based giving

• New Community of Practice and regional ambassadors will strengthen local partnerships

• Plan will help ensure more funding reaches communities outside London, in including Birmingham

Preet Kaur Gill MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Our Place to Give roadmap, designed to unlock philanthropic investment to support communities across the country.

The roadmap sets out a plan to make it easier for high-net worth individuals and philanthropists to give back to the places that shaped them, helping direct funding to communities that need it most.

Across the UK, £14 billion was donated in 2025, including £11.3 billion from individual philanthropists. However, funding remains unevenly distributed, with London receiving more than a third of foundation funding and significantly higher levels of Gift Aid donations than the UK average.

The new roadmap aims to address this imbalance by connecting donors with local organisations and initiatives, ensuring that philanthropic investment reaches communities across England.

Backed by £1 million of funding, the plan will establish a new Community of Practice for local giving initiatives. This will support organisations to share expertise, attract investment and drive sustainable economic growth.

A network of regional philanthropic ambassadors will also be created to strengthen links between donors, communities and government, helping to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and investment.

The Government will work closely with the financial services sector to improve access to philanthropic advice, ensuring that donors are better supported in making impactful contributions.

The roadmap also promotes a place-based approach to giving, including opportunities for match-funding and greater involvement of philanthropists in programme design and delivery.

By 2050, up to £7 trillion is expected to be passed down to the next generation, creating a significant opportunity to grow philanthropy and increase investment in local communities.

This work builds on the government’s wider community renewal agenda, including the £5.8 billion Pride in Place programme including £20 million awarded to Woodgate, Bartley Green which empowers local people to direct funding towards priorities in their areas.

By aligning philanthropic investment with these priorities, the government aims to maximise impact and deliver lasting change.

Preet Kaur Gill MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, said:

"Philanthropists are ready to make a difference, but too often they don’t know how to reach the communities that need support most.

“Our Government is changing that. By connecting generous individuals directly with grassroots organisations, we can unlock a powerful new wave of giving that reaches every corner of the country, including right here in Birmingham Edgbaston, where local groups are already doing incredible work to support our community.”

Civil Society and Youth Minister Stephanie Peacock said:

"Philanthropists want to do good in society but while some are reaching local communities we hear many struggle to know how to reach people who need it most.

“We want to help change that. By better connecting generous individuals with local organisations at the heart of their communities, we can unlock a new wave of giving that reaches every corner of the country.”