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 CHF 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 criteria basic requirements for the application processes are the same in all countries.
Promotion of projects for the sustainable preservation and development of social institutions such as the optimization of work processes, renovation, restoration and conversion projects.
Promotion of projects for the prevention of violence and addiction for young people and adults.
Promotion of projects for the integration and support of physically or mentally impaired people and of socially disadvantaged young people and adults in their jobs and everyday lives.
Promotion of projects that support work-life balance such as education, childcare, and parenting projects.
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 2024
- 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
The FRAISA Social Percentage was awarded for the 11th time in Switzerland. This year, a total of CHF 56,000 went to the Restessbar Solothurn association, Oeschberg - the place to live and the HEKS relief organization's "HEKS New Gardens in Solothurn" program.
Solothurner Zeitung:
Zwei Solothurner Projekte ausgezeichnet: Fraisa-Gruppe teilt den Jahresgewinn mit sozialen Organisationen – 04.07.2024
This year, 65,000 CHF are available for the award in Switzerland. The "Verein Alzheimer Solothurn" was pleased to receive 35,000 CHF as the winner of the main grant. The two other grants of 15,000 CHF 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
Solothurner Zeitung:
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 CHF were handed over. The facility Lilith in Oberbuchsiten received the main donation of 80,000 CHF. 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 CHF each.
FRAISA:
Die Gewinner stehen fest: Übergabe des Fraisa Sozialprozents 2022 an drei soziale Institutionen – 03.06.2022
Solothurner Zeitung:
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 CHF 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
Solothurner Zeitung:
«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 CHF 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 CHF each.
FRAISA:
FRAISA übergibt Checks im Wert von 130‘000 Schweizer Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 18.5.2020
Solothurner Zeitung:
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 CHF.
The Netzwerk Grenchen and the Kinderheime Solothurn Foundation received 20,000 CHF each.
FRAISA:
FRAISA spendet 140‘000 Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 3.5.2019
Solothurner Zeitung:
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 CHF.
The Kinderspitex Nordwestschweiz and the school for the blind in Zollikofen received 20,000 CHF each.
Solothurner Zeitung:
FRAISA spendet 120‘000 Franken an drei soziale Institutionen – 22.5.2018
Amitola Gemeinnützige GmbH für Kinder received 50,000 CHF.
Tagesheim Lorenzen Foundation received 50,000 CHF.
Solothurner Zeitung:
FRAISA spendet 120‘000 Franken an zwei soziale Institutionen – 18.5.2017
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).
Application procedure FRAISA SA
February 2024
Application phase
February 2024
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2024 can be submitted in February.
April 2024
Review and nomination
April 2024
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 2024
Employee voting
Mid-June 2024
Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
Beginning of July 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
Beginning of July 2024
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.
Previous award winners
The Hospiz am Blumenplatz in Krefeld is the German winner of the FRAISA Social Percentage 2024. At FRAISA GmbH's annual summer party, the check for EUR 23,000.00 was officially handed over in the presence of the management and staff. The donation will enable further measures to be taken to improve the quality of life and support patients.
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 2024
Application phase
February to March 2024
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2024 can be submitted until mid-March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 50 km around FRAISA GmbH in Willich.
April 2024
Review and nomination
April 2024
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 2024
Employee voting
May 2024
Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees choose the winner.
End of June 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
End of June 2024
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
This year, the French FRAISA Social Percentage will once again benefit people who are homeless or otherwise in great need. The FRAISA France team has decided to once again support L'Entreprise des Possibles and its 45 partner organizations with a donation of EUR 12,500. The official handover of the cheque took place on June 28, 2024 as part of our summer party.
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 2024
Application phase
February 2024
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2024 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 2024
Review and nomination
March to May 2024
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 2024
Decision process
Mid-June 2024
The Executive Board and the works council make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
June 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2024
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.
Previous award winners
For the year 2024, FRAISA Italy provided €6050 for the winner of the "FRAISA Social Percentage."
Winning the prize was the sports club A.S.D. Rhythmic's Team from Arese, thanks to the "Rhythmic's Emotion Team" project. Created in 2014 on the initiative of a group of rhythmic gymnastics coaches, the project is dedicated to the integration of girls with disabilities through sports.
Thanks to this initiative, a traditionally elite discipline has become accessible to all, offering these special gymnasts the opportunity to have exciting experiences and improve their motor development, demonstrating that sports can be a powerful tool for social inclusion.
FRAISA Italia: Winner of the FRAISA Social Percentage 2023 receives EUR 6,300.00
The association ONLUS "Realizzo il tuo sogno" from Ravenna is this year's Italian winner of the FRAISA Social Percentage 2023. The non-profit organization is committed to helping sick people who have to endure a long hospital stay or a lengthy and sometimes painful therapy. By granting a wish, ONLUS provides sick people with positive stimuli to alleviate feelings of boredom or despondency.
FRAISA:
Quest'anno FRAISA Italia ha messo a disposizione €6300,00 per chi si fosse aggiudicato il premio "percentuale Sociale FRAISA". – 19.09.2023
The application procedure
March 2024
Application phase
March 2024
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2024 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 2024
Review and nomination
March to April 2024
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 2024
Decision process
Mid-June 2024
The entire staff will decide on the rankings of the finalists.
June 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2024
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
FRAISA Social Percent 2024: The winner of the tender is the Erzsébet Hospital in Sátoraljaújhely
In 2024, a grant of HUF 4,900,000 was awarded to the Hungarian subsidiary of the FRAISA Group as the Social Percent initiative. The donation was awarded to the Erzsébet Hospital in Sátoraljaújhely, which provides inpatient care on 255 active and 96 chronic beds and covers a total of 72,000 inpatients in the region.
The money will be used to upgrade laparoscopic and altroscopic equipment, which will shorten the time patients spend in hospital, drastically reduce recovery time and put significantly less strain on patients' bodies.
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 2024
Application phase
March 2024
Applications for the award of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment 2024 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Within a radius of 30 km around FRAISA Hungaria in Sárospatak.
April 2024
Review and nomination
April 2024
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 2024
Employee voting
mid-June 2024
Within an online voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
June 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
June 2024
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 2024
Application phase
March 2024
Applications for FRAISA Social Commitment award 2024 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Radius of 50 km around FRAISA USA in Arden Hills.
April 2024
Review and nomination
April 2024
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.
End of May 2024
Decision process
End of May 2024
The FRAISA Executive Board will decide on the rankings of the finalists.
End of June 2024
Awarding FRAISA
1% for Social Commitment
End of June 2024
Announcement of the rankings and awarding of FRAISA 1% for Social Commitment at FRAISA USA in Arden Hills with the Executive Board in attendance.
The jury consists of the management of FRAISA USA in Arden Hills.
Contact FRAISA USA, Inc.
If you have any questions regarding FRAISA Social Commitment award, please do not hesitate to contact us (info.us@fraisa.com).
Previous award winners
The Chinese winner of the FRAISA Social Percentage 2024 is the Shanghai BabyHome Care Center for Disadvantaged Children, which is committed to providing positive and effective treatment and assistance to children in disadvantage. The donation will be used to alleviate the problems of "long cycle" and "great pain" of the treatment of children in disadvantage, and to provide multi-directional humanistic care for the children and their parents.
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
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.
The application procedure
February to March 2024
Application phase
February to March 2024
Applications for FRAISA’s Social Commitment award 2024 can be submitted until March. Catchment area for the group of applicants: Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area.
April 2024
Review and nomination
April 2024
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 2024
Employee voting
End of May 2024
Within a voting, the FRAISA employees make the decision about the ranking of the finalists.
End of June 2024
Awarding of FRAISA 1%
for Social Commitment
End of June 2024
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.