FRAISA Social Commitment
With ownership comes responsibility: Since 2014, FRAISA SA in Bellach has donated 1 % of the Group's profit (according to Swiss GAAP FER) annually to social causes. In nine years, a total of around 995,000 Swiss francs in contributions have been awarded through FRAISA Social Commitment. This represents an impressively sustainable contribution to the implementation and maintenance of social institutions and projects in Switzerland.
From 2023, the award of FRAISA’s 1% for Social Commitment will be extended to include the international branches. Every FRAISA national company will receive their individual share for allocation to social institutions in their country on the basis of an internal distribution key.
Application criteria
We are happy to accept applications for FRAISA’s Social Commitment award from social institutions and organizations such as clubs, associations or non-profit organizations (NPO). The projects being funded should be concrete, have exemplary character and achieve a sustainable and broad impact. The basic requirements for the application processes are the same in all countries.
Sustainable preservation of social institutions such as projects in the fields of optimization of work processes, renovation, restoration and conversion
Prevention of violence and addiction for young people and adults
Support of work-life balance such as education, childcare, and parenting projects
Integration and support of physically or mentally impaired people and of socially disadvantaged young people and adults in their jobs and everyday lives
FRAISA SA Germany -
FRAISA GmbH France -
FRAISA Sarl. Italy -
FRAISA Italia s.r.l. Hungary -
FRAISA Hungária Kft. USA -
FRAISA USA, Inc. China -
FRAISA (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
Previous award winners
- Award winner 2023
- Award winner 2022
- Award winner 2021
- Award winner 2020
- Award winner 2019
- Award winner 2018
- Award winner 2017
- Award winner 2016
- Award winner 2014/15
This year, 65,000 SFr. are available for the award in Switzerland. The "Verein Alzheimer Solothurn" was pleased to receive 35,000 SFr. as the winner of the main grant. The two other grants of 15,000 SFr. each were awarded to the "Verein Rosentau" and the "Solothurnische Vereinigung für Erwachsenenbildung SOVE".
FRAISA:
FRAISA Sozialprozent 2023: Internationale Förderung von sozialen Institutionen im Gesamtwert von 128‘000 SFr. – 30.06.2023
Solothurnerzeitung:
Fraisa-Gruppe vergibt 128'000 Franken an soziale Institutionen – 01.07.2023
Within the framework of the Social Commitment award 2022, donations in the amount of 130,000 Swiss francs were handed over. The facility Lilith in Oberbuchsiten received the main donation of 80,000 Swiss francs. Lilith supports women with and without children in difficult life situations with individual offers. The Cutohof in Buchegg and the nursery Momo in Bellach received 25,000 Swiss francs each.
FRAISA:
Die Gewinner stehen fest: Übergabe des Fraisa Sozialprozents 2022 an drei soziale Institutionen – 03.06.2022
Solothurnerzeitung:
Fraisa Sozialprozent: 130'000 Franken für soziale Zwecke gespendet – 13.06.2022
Within the framework of the Social Commitment award 2021, a donation in the amount of 75,000 Swiss francs was handed over. With the Sonnhalde Gempen, the donation was given to a social facility for children, adolescents and adults with perceptual, cognitive and behavioral disorders, especially from the autism spectrum. The amount flows into the new construction to replace the nursery school and special needs day school.
FRAISA:
FRAISA übergibt das FRAISA Sozialprozent 2021 – 15.6.2021
Solothurnerzeitung:
«Sozialprozent»: Bellacher Fraisa spendet 75'000 Franken an Sonnhalde Gempen – 15.6.2021
The Schweizerische Rote Kreuz Kanton Solothurn received the main donation of 80,000 Swiss francs with the project Seite an Seite.
CARITAS Solothurn with their project Co-Pilot and the association Zaffe with their project Traumatherapie für geflüchtete Menschen in the Solothurn area received 25,000 Swiss francs each.
FRAISA:
FRAISA übergibt Checks im Wert von 130‘000 Schweizer Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 18.5.2020
Solothurnerzeitung:
Caritas, Rotes Kreuz, Verein Zaffe: Gewinn der Fraisa SA zahlt sich für viele aus – 18.5.2020
The Vorstädtli Generationenhaus received the main donation in the amount of 100,000 Swiss francs.
The Netzwerk Grenchen and the Kinderheime Solothurn Foundation received 20,000 Swiss francs each.
FRAISA:
FRAISA spendet 140‘000 Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 3.5.2019
Solothurnerzeitung:
FRAISA spendet 140‘000 Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 3.5.2019
The residential establishment Kontiki in Subingen, residential home for people with disabilities, received 80,000 Swiss francs.
The Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz and the school for the blind in Zollikofen received 20,000 Swiss francs each.
Solothurnerzeitung:
FRAISA spendet 120‘000 Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 22.5.2018
Amitola Gemeinnützige GmbH für Kinder received 50,000 Swiss francs.
Tagesheim Lorenzen Foundation received 50,000 Swiss francs.
Solothurnerzeitung:
FRAISA spendet 120‘000 Franken an zwei soziale Institutionen – 18.5.2017
Within the framework of the Social Commitment award 2014 and 2015, donations in the amount of 206,000 Swiss francs were awarded to Blumenhaus Buchegg. Blumenhaus Buchegg is a place of living, education and work for people with mental, physical or multiple impairments.
Application procedure FRAISA SA
February 2023
Application phase
February 2023
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2023 can be submitted in February.
April 2023
Review and nomination
April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Board of Directors/Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visit them on site to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
Mid-June 2023
Employee voting
Mid-June 2023
Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
End of June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
End of June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at the Bellach site with the Board of Directors/Executive Board and representatives of the entire staff in attendance.
The jury consists of the management and the staff of FRAISA SA in Bellach.
Further application criteria FRAISA SA
- No financing of general operating deficits (project-related personnel costs excluded)
- No start-up financing: The successful existence of an organization must be documented for at least 3 years.
- Multiple awards are excluded, multiple applications are possible (if a candidate is not considered, a new application is possible).
- Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 50 km around FRAISA SA in Bellach.
Previous award winners
As the first German winner, the stups Children's Center from Krefeld received a check for 23,000 EURO on the occasion of the annual summer festival. The funding will go to the "stups Kinder- und Jugendhospiz" project, which supports families with seriously ill children with educational and psychosocial services.
FRAISA:
FRAISA GmbH, Willich: Erster deutscher Gewinner des FRAISA Sozialprozents 2023 steht fest – 16.06.2023
Application procedure FRAISA GmbH
February to March 2023
Application phase
February to March 2023
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2023 can be submitted until mid-March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 50 km around FRAISA GmbH in Willich.
March to April 2023
Review and nomination
March to April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and establish personal contact to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
May 2023
Employee voting
May 2023
Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees choose the winner.
June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2023
Announcement of the winner and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at FRAISA GmbH in Willich with the Executive Board and representatives of the entire staff in attendance.
The jury consists of the management and the entire staff of FRAISA GmbH in Willich.
Previous award winners
As part of our "FRAISA Social Commitment", a donation of €12,500 was handed over to "L'Entreprise des Possible" in 2023.
"L'Entreprise des Possibles" is a collective of companies that, together with their employees, work alongside public actors and associations to help the homeless and socially vulnerable. Already over 6,385 people have been helped and 2,310 people have been brought to safety!"
FRAISA:
FRAISA Sarl., Décines: Dans le cadre de notre « 1% social Groupe », un don de 12 500€ a été remis à l’Entreprise des Possible en 2023 – 30.06.2023
The application procedure
February 2023
Application phase
February 2023
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2023 can be submitted until February. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 50 km around FRAISA Sarl. in Décines.
March to May 2023
Review and nomination
March to May 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visit them on site to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
Mid-June 2023
Decision process
Mid-June 2023
The Executive Board and the works council make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment by FRAISA Sarl.
The jury consists of the management and the works council of FRAISA Sarl. in Décines.
The application procedure
March 2023
Application phase
March 2023
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2023 can be submitted until March. There is no limited catchment area for the group of applicants. Projects that support children will be given special consideration.
March to April 2023
Review and nomination
March to April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visit them on site to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
Mid-June 2023
Decision process
Mid-June 2023
The entire staff will decide on the rankings of the finalists.
June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at FRAISA Italia in Milano with the Executive Board and representatives of the entire staff in attendance.
The jury consists of the management and the staff of FRAISA Italia s.r.l.
Previous award winners
In 2023, a grant of 5.800.000 HUF was awarded in Hungary under the FRAISA Social Percentage Initiative. The donation was given to the Botond Pécsvárady Kindergarten, Primary and Skills School, whose mission is to provide education and training for pupils with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, from kindergarten till the end of compulsory education.
The money will be used to build a special playground with development equipments adapted to the needs of children with special needs.
FRAISA:
FRAISA szociális százalék 2023: A pályázat nyertese a sárospataki Pécsvárady Botond Óvoda, Általános és Készségfejlesztő Iskola – 07.07.2023
The application procedure
March 2023
Application phase
March 2023
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2023 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 30 km around FRAISA Hungaria in Sárospatak.
April 2023
Review and nomination
April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visit them on site to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
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Employee voting
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Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at FRAISA Hungaria in Sárospatak with the Executive Board and representatives of the entire staff in attendance.
The jury consists of the management and the entire staff of FRAISA Hungaria in Sárospatak.
Application procedure FRAISA USA, Inc.
March 2023
Application phase
March 2023
Applications for FRAISA Social Commitment award 2023 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Radius of 50 km around FRAISA USA in New Brighton.
April 2023
Review and nomination
April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visits them on site or online to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
mid-June 2023
Decision process
mid-June 2023
The FRAISA Executive Board will decide on the rankings of the finalists.
End of June 2023
Awarding FRAISA
1% for Social Commitment
End of June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at FRAISA USA in New Brighton with the Executive Board in attendance.
The jury consists of the management of FRAISA USA in New Brighton.
Previous award winners
In the online vote, the employees of FRAISA (Shanghai) Co. chose the first winner of the FRAISA Social Percentage in China: The "Ushine Charity Center", which is committed to providing mentally disabled young people with varied vocational training so that they can subsequently find employment and become better integrated into society. We are impressed by the great work that has already been done. Congratulations to the "Ushine Charity Center".
FRAISA:
中国的第一个Fraisa #社会百分比奖项# 的获得者。祝贺太仓市有光公益发展中心。 – 12.07.2023
The application procedure
February to March 2023
Application phase
February to March 2023
Applications for FRAISA’s Social Commitment award 2023 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area.
April 2023
Review and nomination
April 2023
The applications received will be reviewed. The Executive Board will then nominate the finalists and visit them on site, if necessary, to familiarize themselves with the projects and institutions.
End of May 2023
Employee voting
End of May 2023
Within a voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
End of June 2023
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
End of June 2023
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at the winning organization(s) with the FRAISA Executive Board and representatives of the entire staff in attendance.
The jury consists of the management and the entire staff of FRAISA China in Shanghai.
Further application criteria
- The applying organization must be a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to carry out charitable activities for society and whose revenues and operating balance are used for charitable purposes.
- The applying organization must comply with the relevant laws of the Charity Law of the People's Republic of China.
- If the project applied for is a public donation campaign, the applying organization must have been registered as a nonprofit organization for two years in accordance with the law and must have obtained the qualification for public donation campaigns.
