Beach cleanup day 2023

Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation

Supporting community projects for a better tomorrow

Founded in 2016, the Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation is a charity that supports community projects for a better world for future generations. The Foundation puts to work financial donations and volunteering time as well as the knowledge of our colleagues, network and clients. Our employees are also able to seek donations for social projects in which they are personally involved. The Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation has ANBI status.

    Our focus themes

    We focus on five social themes in the countries in which Van Lanschot Kempen has an office and employees.  

    1. Sustainable living environment

    Our overarching theme and a key priority for our colleagues. Contributing to a sustainable living environment also connects us with the three sustainability focus areas that Van Lanschot Kempen is committed to: climate, biodiversity, and inclusion & diversity.

    Photo: A day of action on the beach to clean up litter. Stichting De Noordzee takes action for clean beaches and a healthy sea.

    2. Financial education

    We put the wealth of our colleagues' financial knowledge to work in educational projects relating to education, employment, pensions, insurance and mortgages.

    Photo: colleagues give guest lessons at secondary schools about financial decision-making, in partnership with Stichting FEEN (Financieel-Economische Educatie Nederland).

    3. Cultural education

    We believe it is important to contribute to the preservation and development of our cultural heritage for those who have less access to it.

    Photo: A boat tour along the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival. The Golden Days Foundation organises activities for the elderly for whom such experiences are not a given.

    4. Healthier living

    Raising awareness for appropriate care, focusing on health rather than illness, and paying attention to the emotional and social aspects of well-being.

    Photo: Preparing meals together, setting the tables, and dining with guests: Resto VanHarte offers three-course dinners throughout the Netherlands, bringing people together at the table and combating loneliness.

    5. Social cohesion through sport

    Interaction through sport among different social groups is an important way to contribute to a physically and mentally healthy society.

    Photo: FITday - Stichting Eerlijke Start ('Fair Start') ensures that children in poverty start the day well with a healthy breakfast and provides education on healthy eating and sports.

    Annual report 2024

    Godfried van Lanschot, Chairman of the Foundation, states: "We look back on a successful year with a great deal of pride. Once again, we have offered a wide range of activities within the five themes that matter to us most. With the support of all our volunteers, donors, and partners, we’ve created a robust footing to build on in 2025."
    Download the Foundation's annual report (in Dutch)

    Our governance

    The Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation has a Management Board made up primarily of Van Lanschot Kempen employees, who collectively decide on donation requests and project applications. The Board currently has eight members: Godfried van Lanschot (Chair), Tim Louwman (Treasurer), Jacobine Gratama (Secretary), Peter Hietink, Pauline Kreeft, Bob Stroeken, Folkert van Zanten and Nathalie Ouwerkerk.

    The Foundation’s Supervisory Board, consisting of three members of Van Lanschot Kempen's Management Board and external members, is responsible for appointing and supervising the Foundation’s Management Board. The Supervisory Board currently consists of five members: Maarten Edixhoven, Jeroen Kroes, and Arjan Huisman (Van Lanschot Kempen), as well as Joof Verhees and Leonne van der Sar.

    Membership of both boards is voluntary and members are not financially compensated.

    The Foundation's Manager is Nicolette Bok.

    Contact details

    Postal address: Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation, Beethovenstraat 300, 1077 WZ  Amsterdam 
    Bank account: NL23 FVLB 0226 6080 93, St. Van Lanschot Kempen Foundation  
    Tax number: Legal Entities & Partnerships Identification Number (in Dutch: RSIN) 856295693
    Chamber of Commerce number: 65868579 

     

    Email: foundation@vanlanschotkempen.com 

     

    Sponsorship projects (where quid pro quo is provided by the receiving party) do not fit within the Foundation's objective. The Foundation does not donate to projects, organisations or individuals outside the countries where we have offices, nor does it donate to religious or political organisations. We select our own partnerships and projects. Requests for donations will not be considered.

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