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 processing 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 Chapel & York 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 processing fee is non-refundable.

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Membership Levels
For all funds we provide:
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.

Dedicated Donation Forms & Fundraising Pages
Boost fundraising potential by creating unique donation forms and fundraising pages that genuinely capture your organisation’s essence, all while offering the flexibility to make revisions or updates anytime you please, ensuring constant alignment with your goals.
Meet the Switzerland Board
Switzerland Foundation Board Meeting Dates 2023/2024:
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, 21st November 2023 (Donation cut off date: Tuesday, 31st October 2023)
Tuesday, 23rd January 2024 (Donation cut off date: Sunday, 31st December 2023)
Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 (Donation cut off date: Sunday, 31st March 2024)
Tuesday, 23rd July 2024 (Donation cut off date: Sunday, 30th June 2024)
Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 (Donation cut off date: Monday, 30th September 2024)