The recent approval of the Royal Decree-Law reforming the patronage law in Spain by the Council of Ministers is a milestone in the promotion of philanthropy, addressing challenges that remained unchanged for over two decades. This legislative renewal introduces significant improvements such as: encouragement of micro-patronage, tax deductions review to incentivise larger donations, and diversification in the forms of collaboration and donation. These changes aim to boost participation by both citizens and entities in support of causes of general interest, covering key sectors such as education, culture and disease research.
The positive and enthusiastic response from the Third Sector, along with unanimous recognition of the reform, reflects broad consensus on its potential to strengthen the social fabric and welfare in Spain. These measures are designed not only to enhance active participation in philanthropy but also to increase the resources available for charitable causes, marking the beginning of a more inclusive and solidarity-based time in Spanish patronage. Undoubtedly, this reform represents a step forward towards a more dynamic, fair, and effective patronage system, aligned with the needs of the 21st century and the strengthening of social welfare and the associative fabric in the country. You can find additional information via this link (in Spanish):
https://www.fundaciones.org/es/noticias-aef/aprobacion-reforma-mecenazgo-19122023
