Take part in our customers' inspiring stories about how they choose to give back to contribute to something better. Here they share their thoughts on philanthropy and talk about their various projects.
Entrepreneurship and philanthropy might seem like different worlds. For Pär Svärdson, founder and CEO of online pharmacy Apotea, they are part of the same ambition – to build something that lasts and something that matters.
Albert Hobohm has transformed his personal grief into a force for good. Having battled his own mental health issues after a family tragedy, he now leads the Huxley Foundation, promoting solutions to mental health issues by supporting research.
Peter and Teresa Leimdörfer share a goal – making life better for communities worldwide. Taking Peter’s career in finance in Sweden and Teresa’s tough upbringing in war-torn Angola as their starting point, they focus on education, women’s rights, and combatting global poverty.
“Supporting the Opera was our mother’s way not only of repaying the joy music gave her, but also of getting closer to and becoming involved in the world of opera,” says Patrik Salén, son to Barbro Salén who was a dedicated supporter of the Royal Opera in Stockholm.
Everyone can help make the world a better place. That’s Maria Ahlström-Bondestam’s message. And rather than talking about donations, she prefers to talk about investments, where the return is a better world.
Bengt Hjelm had decided to retire at the age of 60, and that’s exactly what he did. Now he’s established the Hjelm Family Foundation for medical research.
Whatever your goals and passions are, we help you reach them. If you would like more information about our Philanthropy and Foundations offering, we are happy to arrange a meeting with one of our client executives.