Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Impact 100 London as it launches its collective philanthropic impact fund.

The fund will give transformative grants to local charities that primarily benefit women and girls in London.

The innovative collective philanthropy structure of the fund is based on similar initiatives in the US, and represents a collaborative and democratic form of charitable giving. It provides a structured platform for individuals who want to pool their money and award transformative grants to charities. The approach leads to informed, strategic giving and promotes civic and community engagement.

For more information on Impact 100 London, including how to contribute, visit www.impact100london.org

Debevoise is advising Impact 100 London on the establishment of the fund on a pro bono basis. The team is led by international counsel Vera Losonci, and includes associate Martha Hirst and Katie Power.

Since the firm’s founding in 1931, pro bono work has been central to Debevoise’s culture. The firm’s UK pro bono programme was recently named in a GivX report as amongst the best in the country (details here).