Overview

• The annual barometer by France Générosités showed donations to 57 member associations rose just 1.9% in 2024, representing the weakest growth since 2004.
• Giving growth in the second half slid to about 1%, down from 3.1% in the first half, driven by a 3.1% drop in November giving and a 0.3% decrease in December.
• Political uncertainty, the absence of a budget law and global geopolitical tensions were cited as key factors dampening donor generosity.
• Emergency appeals, notably Cyclone Chido relief in Mayotte, boosted overall donations by 3% when included in the figures.
• After adjusting for roughly 2% inflation, real donation levels were effectively stagnant, raising funding concerns for 2025.