Donation fund

The FLSmidth & Co. A/S Donation Fund is a non-profit institution whose purpose is contribute funds to a variety of causes.

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Scope

FLSmidth is a global company and donations are granted to causes in any of the countries in which the Group has a major presence including the Valby area. Please note that donations are only granted to organisations, not individuals.

Funds can be granted to the following project categories: 

  • Humanitarian work (including support to the sick and handicapped)
  • National or cultural causes
  • Nature conservation and environmental initiatives and projects
  • Education and training with a business focus
  • Research and development carried out by organisations, not individuals
  • Other similar purposes of a general charitable nature

Enabling local development

We aim to make a positive contribution to the local communities in which we operate and support a wide array of local programmes.

Donation procedure

The Donation Fund divides up to DKK 300.000 in December every year between projects of the abovementioned categories. For donations in the current year, applications must be submitted before 1 October.

Application process

To be taken into consideration for a donation, the application must be written in English. Furthermore, the following information must be included:

  • Project category (one of the abovementioned)
  • Affiliated organisation and its geographical location (donations are NOT granted to individuals)
  • Project title
  • A short project summary
  • Amount applied for (please specify currency)
  • Date for the grant to be used (DD Month YYYY)

Attachments of supplementary information can be included but will not be part of the final evaluation.

Applications are to be send to gavefond@flsmidth.com.

All applicants will receive a confirmation of their submission. Applicants whom the Board of Trustees decides to grant a fund will be informed with further instructions. Applicants whose application is not successful will be informed on a continuous basis.