What the 2025 Billionaire Census Means for Major Donor Fundraising
- Harvey Duthie
- Oct 29
- 1 min read
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 4th globally and its billionaire wealth rising nearly 5% year on year.
For fundraisers in the UK and Ireland, this means:
More prospects, but higher concentration — Wealth is increasingly held by a small elite, so relationship-led, highly personalised engagement remains key.
Global wealth, local presence — London remains among the world’s top billionaire cities, underscoring the value of cross-border networks and international giving strategies.
Strategic philanthropy is evolving — As wealth grows in tech, finance, and AI-driven sectors, causes that demonstrate measurable impact, innovation, and sustainability will resonate most.
In short: the pool of potential transformational donors is expanding — but so is the competition for their attention. Authenticity, data-driven insight, and long-term relationship building have never mattered more.
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