14th workshop of the umbrella foundations
14th workshop of the umbrella foundations In 2023, the 14th workshop of the umbrella foundations focused on the topic of “umbrella foundations – a look abroad”. Thanks to three speakers from Germany, France and Luxembourg, 29 participants from 22 Swiss foundations were able to gain new insights into the sector of umbrella foundations in other countries. Compared to Switzerland, many philanthropists in France and Luxembourg focus on one large, comprehensive umbrella foundation. In Germany, the foundation landscape is more diverse. Their legal terms are slightly different from those in Switzerland. Alice Hengevoss from ceps (Center for Philanthropy Studies) reported that the number of umbrella foundations is constantly increasing. The latest analysis confirm the existence of 28 umbrella foundations in Switzerland. This upward trend was also reported by speakers from abroad. The results showed that the assets of all Swiss umbrella foundations exceeded CHF 1 billion for the first time in 2021. On average, 9.2 million Swiss francs were distributed to social projects. Between 4 and 7 percent of all distributions from around 13,500 non-profit foundations in Switzerland are attributed to the 28 Swiss umbrella foundations. Most of the funding went to Education and Research. Christoph Degen from proFonds talked about the innovations in the legal and tax sector. Among others, it was crucial that the Federal Tax Administration dispenses with the calculation of VAT on donations in kind, such as the provision of office space. Finally, Alice Hengevoss explained the guide of the Sunset Studies. How can a foundation be successfully dissolved? An interesting discussion with all participants closed the workshop. Everyone reported on their activities during the past year of the foundation. MORE NEWS 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen • 30.03.2023 Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation
Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation On the 2nd of February 2023, the former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer was elected to the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation. From 2000 to 2008, he was already a member of the Limmat Foundation’s Patronage Committee and followed with great interest its worldwide commitment to people in need through social as well as educational projects. During his term as Federal Councillor until 2022, he resigned from all his voluntary activities. Mr. Maurer was part of the Federal Council in Switzerland for 14 years. In 2013 and 2019, he took over the function as president of the Swiss Confederation. From 2009 to 2015, he headed the Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport. After 2016, he was in charge of the Department of Finance. Through his diverse experience in international cooperation, his expertise in the financial sector and his strategic thinking, Mr. Maurer enriches the Foundation Board. The Limmat Foundation looks forward to the future cooperation and wishes Mr. Maurer all the best for his new task. MORE NEWS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Limmat Foundation receives award
On the occasion of Open Door’s 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation received an award at a festive ceremony in Athens due to its many years of support and cooperation with the Greek Society for the treatment of people with Spastic. The event was held on the 23rd of November 2022. Open Door supports people suffering from cerebral palsy. In the centre they receive dignified help in everyday life so that they can live as independently as possible. Stavros Lapsanidis received the prize on behalf of the Limmat Foundation. Among other tasks, he is responsible for the projects carried out in Greece. The event was formed by spoken contributions, singing, theatre and videos of the beneficiaries. In her speech, the President of the Republic of Greece, Mrs. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, explained the beginnings of the centre: “I think of the first parents who took the initiative to found Open Door because of their concern for the development of their children. With the aim of creating a framework to promote the interests of people with motor disabilities and with the support of individuals, foundations, organizations as well as companies, they have created an ‚Open Door‘ to help as well as to empower people with cerebral palsy in our country. Open Door is an open door to life, dignity and normal inclusion in society.” In the closing speech, the president of the organization, Mrs. Dafni Oikonomou, who is also a founding member, explained the conviction for the work at Open Door: “Everything we do, we do out of love.” The Limmat Foundation thanks Open Door for the award and wishes the organization continued success in the years to come. MORE NEWS Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup Finale 2022 des Esmeralda Charity Cup • 19.05.2023 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen 14. Workshop der Dachstiftungen • 30.03.2023 Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon
Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon This year, the Limmat Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary. To share this special occasion with the people in need, the Limmat Foundation chose three anniversary projects in three different countries. Within all three projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon, the Limmat Foundation’s mission “Development through training” is reflected. Thanks to the projects in the tourism as well as hospitality sector, the staff receives training to transform their current system to the dual system with parallel phases of theory and practice. In Switzerland and other European countries, the dual system is already successfully established and shows big advantages. The received theoretical as well as practical knowledge qualifies the apprentices for their field and enables them to develop their entrepreneurial ideas. Thanks to the skills acquired within the dual training, the trainees are more attractive to the companies in the labor market and can better integrate into their working life. The whole process of change to the dual system is accompanied by a specialist from the Swiss competence centre “Desk Hospitality”. For more information regarding the project and the donation account, please have a look into our anniversary flyer. Thank you very much for your financial support! MORE NEWS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Anniversary celebration of the Limmat Foundation
On the first of September 2022, the Limmat Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich. The team of the Limmat Foundation presented a varied program to 220 invited guests. Donors, mediators and local partners were involved. Additionally, the Limmat Foundation’s image film was shown. Music from the African band “Ma belle chérie” gave a special note to the event. In her welcoming speech, the President, Elisabeth András, expressed her gratitude to the sponsor Bordier & Cie and all other sponsors for their contribution. During a panel discussion, various donors as well as intermediaries reported on how their relationship with the Limmat Foundation started and described their motives for the collaboration. They also explained how the Limmat Foundation supported them to realize their personal philanthropic projects. A special highlight of the evening was the presence of the Limmat Foundation’s local partners, who had come from Colombia, India and Kenya. An interview took place with each local partner, combined with short project videos. The goal was to give the guests an understanding regarding the cooperation of the Limmat Foundation with its local partners and the added value for the beneficiaries within the projects. After the official program, all guests were invited to an Apéro Riche, which offered a good opportunity for a personal exchange. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation has selected three anniversary projects so that those in need can also benefit from the jubilee. For more information about the anniversary projects and the donation account, please have a look into the flyer. Thank you very much for your financial support! You can find the photos of the anniversary celebration at the Lake Side Restaurant in Zurich in our album. MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022
Annual Report 2021
On the threshold of its 50th anniversary, the Limmat Foundation feels a particularly strong connection to its roots and can look back on a long history of experience. As you can read in the new annual report this is also reflected in the different projects the Limmat Foundation were able to implement successfully in 2021. In order to prepare the Foundation for the future and not just provide short-term assistance, the sustainability of the Limmat Foundation’s projects is an important concern that it constantly pursues. In the anniversary year, the Limmat Foundation would like to think especially of those who need support. Development through training – this is the Limmat Foundation’s goal, which is also reflected in its projects. Three anniversary projects have been selected to provide permanent training in the dual system, parallel phases of theory and practice, in Kenya, Bolivia as well as Lebanon. You can find more information about the anniversary projects in the flyer. If you would like to support the Limmat Foundation’s projects so that the people in need can also benefit from the 50th anniversary, the whole team and the beneficiaries would be very pleased to receive your donation. Thank you very much in advance. DONATION ACCOUNT:Recipient: Limmat Foundation ZurichBank: PostFinanceIBAN: CH36 0900 0000 8001 0060 3BIC: POFICHBEXXX Thank you very much for your support! MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer im Stiftungsrat der Limmat Stiftung • 09.02.2023 Limmat Stiftung erhält Auszeichnung • 02.12.2022 Jubiläumsprojekte in Bolivien, Kenia und im Libanon • 05.10.2022
Change in the Foundation Board
On the 30th of May 2022, Henri des Déserts resigned from the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation due to his age. He has been a generous supporter of the foundation for 18 years. His rich experience as a banker, his commitment to Christian values and his sense of social projects, especially because of his long experience in Africa, were always greatly appreciated. The president paid tribute to his commitment and, on behalf of all, wished him all the best for his new phase of life. Jean de Skowronski was newly appointed to the Foundation Board. After completing his MBA at INSEAD, the lawyer held management positions in banks for years and now works as a lawyer in Geneva as well as Lausanne. With the Order of Malta, he has been involved with the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem and is the President of Church in Need Switzerland since 2019. The Limmat Foundation is extremely pleased to welcome Mr. de Skowronski to its Foundation Board. MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022
Limmat Foundation on Social Media
In connection with the Limmat Foundation’s 50th anniversary, which it celebrates in 2022, some changes in the area of communication are ahead. Therefore, the new year starts with a milestone: The Limmat Foundation is on social media now! To the already existing channel of the Limmat Foundation on Youtube, the social networks LinkedIn, Facebook as well as Instagram have now been added. Connect with the Limmat Foundation and its staff on LinkedIn! The entire team will also be pleased if you follow the Limmat Foundation’s Facebook as well as Instagram account and mark them with a “like”. The presence on social media pursues the goal of making interested people aware of the Limmat Foundation and its worldwide projects, as well as to inform them about the news. Together with the news on the Limmat Foundation’s website, you will always be kept up to date through these social media channels. There will be also some changes on the website in the near future. Check it out frequently! MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022
50 Years of Limmat Foundation
Since the 13th of March 1972, we have kept the bridge between donors and beneficiaries alive thanks to many supporters. Over 1000 projects in 81 countries have been successfully implemented. With the 50th anniversary of the Limmat Foundation as the oldest umbrella foundation in Switzerland, we reach an important milestone in our history this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporters who contribute in various ways to the realization of our worldwide projects. Time and again, we confirm that together we can do a lot of good all over the world. We are very grateful for your trust in our work and our commitment to the poor. Besides, we hope that you will continue to remain loyal. If you have any questions about the Limmat Foundation, please feel free to contact us by phone (+41 44 266 20 30), e-mail (limmat@limmat.org) or social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). We are very happy to assist you. Would you like to donate to our projects? We are always very grateful for every donation! You can transfer your donation to the following account. For donations of CHF 100 or more, we will send you a donation receipt. Recipient: Limmat Stiftung ZürichBank: PostFinanceIBAN: CH36 0900 0000 8001 0060 3BIC: POFICHBEXXX MORE NEWS Ueli Maurer on the Foundation Board of the Limmat Foundation • 09.02.2023 Limmat Foundation receives award • 02.12.2022 Anniversary projects in Bolivia, Kenya and Lebanon • 05.10.2022
