About us

EVPA is a membership association made up of organisations interested in or practicing venture philanthropy across Europe. Established in 2004, the association is a unique network of venture philanthropy organisations and others committed to promoting high-engagement philanthropy in Europe. EVPA’s diverse membership includes venture philanthropy funds, grant-making foundations, private equity firms and professional service firms, philanthropy advisors and business schools. Currently the association has 140+ members from 20 countries. Learn more about our members and how to join.

EVPA has two main aims: to support its members in carrying out their venture philanthropy activities, and to promote venture philanthropy throughout Europe. To achieve this mission, EVPA:

• Provides a forum within which European based venture philanthropists can network, exchange ideas and debate best practice both online and offline. Learn more about our conferences and numerous events.
• Informs potential donors and others of the role and benefits of venture philanthropy and facilitating its development, with the aim of increasing knowledge and acceptance of the benefits of venture philanthropy in the charitable sector.
• The EVPA Knowledge Centre collects industry data and produces research on best practice, mapping the future of venture philanthropy and social investment. Visit our Knowledge Centre to find out more.

For more information please view our EVPA Introduction.

EVPA’s VISION

EVPA envisions a European philanthropic market that enables efficient funding of NGOs and social enterprises at all stages of their development, where venture philanthropy complements and strengthens other forms of funding.

EVPA’s MISSION

EVPA’s mission is to promote the expansion and effectiveness of venture philanthropy in Europe by promoting the impact of venture philanthropy and providing learning opportunities.