Swiss Life operates several foundations in its various core markets. The focus is on encouraging commitment, self-determination and confidence.
Foundation work in Switzerland
Swiss Life operates three charitable foundations in its home market of Switzerland. The Swiss Life «Perspectives» Foundation was founded in 2005. It supports charitable initiatives in the fields of health, science, education, culture and sport, for which it spends CHF 1.3 to 1.5 million every year.
In its home market Swiss Life runs a second foundation, the «Anniversary Foundation for Public Health and Medical Research», which was founded in 1957 to mark the company’s centenary. This foundation supports medical research projects and specific charitable organisations for people with physical and mental disabilities.
The Swiss Life Select distribution company operates the «Confidence for Children» foundation in Switzerland, which aims to improve the life and development opportunities of disadvantaged children and give them a better chance at leading a self-determined and independent life.
Foundation work in Germany
Through the “Swiss Life Stiftung für Chancenreichtum und Zukunft” (Foundation for opportunities and the future), Swiss Life Germany does its part for educational equity and equal opportunity in Germany. The foundation is mainly financed with donations from employees and distribution partners.
In 2019, the “Swiss Life Stiftung für Chancenreichtum und Zukunft” initiated a multi-year strategic cooperative project with “KinderHelden”. Employees and distribution partners serve as mentors on a voluntary basis for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Foundation work in France
Since its inception in 2008, the “Fondation Swiss Life” has been supporting long-term projects with its partners in the fields of health, art and social engagement. The main projects are support in area of cancer research, support for Alzheimer patients and their families with France Alzheimer and support for carers in collaboration with Collectif Je t’Aide. The Fondation Swiss Life also supports artistic creativity, with the “Prix Swiss Life à 4 Mains”awarded for works in photography and music. In addition, 13 solidarity projects in various areas were supported in 2024 as part of the “Aider à aider” employee volunteer programme.
In 2024, Swiss Life France continued to build on the work carried out as part of the solidarity initiative #ActForLife. This offers employees six ways to get involved: solidarity actions for companies, “Aider à aider”, salary donations, conferences and awareness raising, sponsorship of senior skills and team building events. All actions are documented on an online platform accessible to all employees.
Foundation work in Austria
Swiss Life Select Austria has had a partnership with the SOS Children’s Village charity since January 2024. In addition to long-standing projects such as the “Rat auf Draht” children’s helpline and the “Bildungs-ABCd” children’s education programme, the company supports other charitable initiatives. In 2024, “Rat auf Draht” took more than 3000 calls, while “Bildungs-ABCd” funded therapeutic services for children to help them overcome developmental deficits.