Social Impact & Philanthropy

Maximize your impact, locally, nationally and globally

We have 25+ years of track record and applying an investment-based approach, our global team makes it simpler for you to get engaged and maximize your impact through giving or investing.

Our strategic vision​

Contribute to an impact economy

Deliver large scale social enviromental and commercial impact

Drive a purpose-led UBS culture

Supporting your vision​

We offer holistic insights and experiences, advice and execution services to help you maximize your impact and build your legacy.​

Insights and experiences​

Discover the latest research, guides, stories, and impactful projects from our world of social impact. Attend exclusive events, trips and networking opportunities with people and experts who share your passion for change.

Philanthropy advisory​

Our experienced advisors are here to help you in creating a philanthropy strategy that aligns with your values and maxomizes your positive impact. Whether you’re an individual or family, business leader or entrepreneur, philanthropist or investor, we provide tailored advice to make your giving journey both fulfilling and effective.​

Execution solutions

Our expert team is dedicated to turning your philanthropic aspirations into real-world solutions. From access to high-impact grantmaking, social finance tools, to collaborative philanthropy and donor-advised funds. We offer end-to-end solutions that ensure your resources create lasting change.

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We’re dedicated to finding innovative ways to tackle some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems. 

Ways to change the world

Three ready-made collectives for you to choose from

UBS Collectives brings you a choice of ready-made collectives focused on issues we're well placed to solve with you. Whichever you choose, you'll be joining a global network of philanthropists, experts and organizations who want to tackle an issue as much as you. By working together and combining your efforts, skills, and resources, you'll achieve more than could ever be possible alone.

UBS Climate Collective

Building coastal resilience

Climate change threatens all life on earth. Unless we act urgently, we’ll face an ever-growing threat of environmental catastrophe. Solutions that work exist! And some of these promising solutions lie in the coastal areas, which also happen to be some of the most affected areas. Only by collaborating radically with a razor-sharp focus can we bring them to the scale we need to mitigate the effect of climate change and build resilient livelihoods.

UBS Accelerate Collective

Investing in children's health, education, and the planet they live in

Every child deserves the opportunity to blossom into a well-rounded, healthy adult – equipped with everything they need to thrive in life. But millions of vulnerable children suffer from a lack of access to quality healthcare, education, and environment. Too often, they face a life spent struggling with poor health, poverty and difficulty finding work. Solutions that work exist, but we need to make them more sustainable. 

UBS Transform Collective

Raising children in loving families

The best place for children to grow up is in a family. But despite having families who want to look after them, millions of children live in institutions like orphanages – where they're at more risk of suffering from poor health, education, and prospects. They're also at far greater risk of abuse and trafficking. Solutions that work exist, but they need to be adapted to the local contexts and brought to scale. 

Structure your giving

You don’t always need a structure to give, but if you do, we’re happy to provide you with advice on our two solutions.

Donor-advised fund (DAF)

A donor-advised fund (DAF) enables you to have a cost effective and truly flexible way to donate to your favorite charities, while avoiding the administrative and financial burden1. If you wish to create a lasting legacy, you can involve family members in your giving too.

Set up your own charitable structure

Craft your philanthropic legacy by leveraging our expertise in establishing a private foundation or personalized giving strategy. We empower you to shape your philanthropy according to your unique vision and goal.

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Together, we can help you pursue your goals.