Giving circle
FORM OF PARTICIPATORY PHILANTHROPY WHERE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS DONATE TO A POOLED FUND, AND THEN COLLECTIVELY DECIDE ON THE USE OF THIS FUND FOR CHARITY OR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Giving Circles; Giving circles; Kew Giving Circle
A giving circle is a form of participatory philanthropy where groups of individuals donate their own money or time to a pooled fund, decide together where to give these away to charity or community projects and, in doing so, seek to increase their awareness of and engagement in the issues covered by the charity or community project. Many circles, in addition to donating their money, also contribute their time and skills to support local causes.