India Philanthropy Forum 2026
Venue: Saddlers Hall, 40 Gutter Ln, London EC2V 6BR, United Kingdom
Bridges Beyond Borders
Fueling the Power of Collective Action
India’s development sector stands at a moment of scale, where the ambition to transform lives is matched by growing momentum for collective action. With one of the world’s largest nonprofit ecosystems, there is a defining opportunity to better align capital, capacity, and networks by bringing global resources closer to on-ground action. The India Philanthropy Forum (IPF) London is where this alignment begins- connecting those building on the ground with those enabling and investing in change.
Now in its 4th edition, IPF London is a global convening that brings together philanthropists, diaspora leaders, social innovators, and sector experts to strengthen the India–UK corridor for social impact. Under the theme “Bridges Beyond Borders: Fueling the Power of Collective Action,” the IPF London 2026 creates a space for curated discussions and shared insight- spotlighting solutions born from constraint that are shaping both local and global approaches to impact, while enabling a globally connected diaspora to engage more intentionally with India’s development ecosystem.
Co-Chairs
Dr. Nitya Khemka
Trustee, Khemka Foundation
Meheen Rangoonwala
Rangoonwala Foundation / MAITS Director
Sonal Sachdev Patel
CEO, GMSP Foundation Board Member, Dasra & Global Fund for Children Philanthropist in Residence, LSE Marshall Institute
Now in its 4th edition, IPF London is where capital, ideas, knowledge, and networks converge. The Forum is a space to deepen understanding of India’s development ecosystem, grounded in grassroots realities and the perspectives of those enabling and investing in it, driving more intentional and collaborative action.
Core Pillars Anchoring India Philanthropy Forum
Showcase India’s Social Innovation
Surface bold ideas and emerging sector shifts while elevating grassroots voices and lived experiences from communities.
Align Global Capital with Local Impact
Bring together diaspora, philanthropy, and institutions with organizations working on the ground to accelerate solutions and scale impact.
Strengthen Funder–NGO Alignment
Create open dialogue between funders and nonprofits to build shared understanding, align around outcomes, and support stronger partnerships.
Catalyze Global Partnerships
Bridge geographies and sectors to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, and advance coordinated, systems-level change.
Showcase India’s Social Innovation
Surface bold ideas and emerging sector shifts while elevating grassroots voices and lived experiences from communities.
Align Global Capital with Local Impact
Bring together diaspora, philanthropy, and institutions with organizations working on the ground to accelerate solutions and scale impact.
Strengthen Funder–NGO Alignment
Create open dialogue between funders and nonprofits to build shared understanding, align around outcomes, and support stronger partnerships.
Catalyze Global Partnerships
Bridge geographies and sectors to co-create solutions, exchange knowledge, and advance coordinated, systems-level change.
Here is a glimpse at the conversations at India Philanthropy Forum London 2025
Our Partners
We are deeply grateful to our Event Partners at the India Philanthropy Forum London 2026.
For further queries or information, write to us at ipflondon2026@dasra.org
