Fundraising Europe: Issue 102, January 2026. 2025 in review & expectations for the year ahead

To kick off the new year, we look back at what 2025 brought for fundraising in nine different countries in terms of the biggest challenges and developments, and at what we can expect across Europe from the year ahead. Jana Ledvinová writes about the evolving role of civil society in the Czech Republic, drawing parallels between the authoritarian restraints of the 1980s and today’s changing situation. And, in our news stories we cover giving trends, the new EU Strategy for Civil Society, and more – including our free webinar on 29 January, presented with the UK’s Chartered Institute of Fundraising, The Wildlife Trusts, and Salesforce. Finally, we share EFA and member events for early 2026 in our calendar.