International fundraising With Swiss Donors
Switzerland, with its long-standing tradition of philanthropy, presents a thriving and diverse landscape for charitable organisations seeking to make a lasting impact. As a prosperous and politically stable nation, the Swiss populace demonstrates a strong propensity for generosity, creating a wealth of opportunities for international fundraising endeavours. However, navigating the complex legal and regulatory frameworks in Switzerland can pose significant challenges, potentially leading to financial pitfalls and compliance issues for inexperienced charities.
To mitigate these risks and facilitate seamless integration into the Swiss philanthropic ecosystem, partnering with the Chapel & York Swiss Foundation is an invaluable asset. By establishing a fund under their umbrella, your charity benefits from an immediate presence in Switzerland, without the need to establish a separate legal entity. This accelerates your ability to capitalise on fundraising prospects while ensuring full compliance with Swiss regulations.
Moreover, the Chapel & York Swiss Foundation’s extensive expertise and wide-ranging network provide tailored support, enabling your charity to unlock the full potential of Swiss fundraising opportunities. With their guidance, you can foster lasting relationships with individual and institutional donors, and navigate the intricacies of Swiss tax-efficient giving, maximising the impact of your charitable efforts.
Chapel & York can handle all the regulatory, banking, donation processing, and technical issues involved in fundraising in Switzerland, allowing you to raise funds without any worries.
With our expert support, you can focus on your core mission while we handle the details.
Joining the Switzerland Foundation
In evaluating your completed application and conducting our due diligence, Chapel & York will review submitted documentation to ensure your organisation is able to receive grants/payments from the Switzerland Foundation.
In this process, Chapel & York makes no judgments as to the value of the work you do or the capacity of your organisation to do it. Once we are satisfied your application meets the criteria, the application is passed to the Foundation Executive Director to share with the board your desire to set up a fund.
In the event of your application being rejected, you will be refunded the membership fee.
THE BEST FIT
Membership Levels
For all funds we provide:
A one-time processing fee of £350 for one Foundation application will be applied, with processing fees for additional Foundations discounted to £50.
Prices exclusive of VAT (where applicable).
Discounts apply when joining multiple Foundations, irrespective of the service level selected. When joining more than one Foundation, the discount will apply to all Foundation memberships. A full list of discounts (on memberships and set-up fees) can be viewed here
As a current member, you can apply to join additional foundations using an amended online application. Submit your details using this form and our Finance Department will issue an invoice.
Members may upgrade a membership at any time. You will be sent a pro-rated membership fee increase, and if some cases will be charged a due diligence fee. Requests to upgrade a membership can be submitted to upgrades@chapel-york.com
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Establish a fund with all our Foundations with one membership
Additional Services & Solutions
Charitable Projects
Tailored to assist individuals or groups without an official charity or charitable organisation. Whether you’re a group of friends working towards repairing a local community space or eager to advance a particular charitable cause, our Funds are here to support your compassionate objectives.
the Switzerland Foundation Board
Board Meeting Dates:
The donation cut off dates are the last day of the month before the month the board meeting is being held (denoted in brackets).
- Tuesday, 20th January 2026 (Donation cut off date: Wednesday, 31st December 2025)
- Tuesday, 21st April 2026 (Donation cut off date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026)
- Tuesday, 21st July 2026 (Donation cut off date: Tuesday, 30th June 2026)
- Tuesday, 20th October 2026 (Donation cut off date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026)
