Over the last ~36 months, global humanitarian and development aid have experienced what appears to be a structural turning point — not just a temporary wobble. According to a selection of the latest data: The ALNAP Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) report shows total international humanitarian assistance dropped by almost US $5 billion in 2024  — the largest single-year decline on record. Projections suggest that public donor funding could have fallen by 34–45% in 2025 co

Harvey Duthie, CEO, Belmont Fundraising Ltd., 29 October 2025 Here at Belmont Fundraising was are big fans of Altrata and their Billionaire Census 2025 is another report which delivers valuable insights for front-line fundraisers. This edition reveals that the global billionaire population has grown 5.6%, reaching a record 3,508 individuals with combined wealth of $13.4 trillion. Europe — now home to over 1,000 billionaires — continues to see solid growth, with the UK ranking