SNCF Foundation milestones
The SNCF Foundation has been helping those in need since 1995: A look at how our mission has evolved and how we’ve supported non-profits.
1995-2000: Harnessing the commitment of our employees
In 1995, we created the SNCF Solidarity Foundation, managed as part of the nationwide Fondation de France philanthropic network. SNCF provided annual funding of €150,000. Employees who volunteer for non-profits can nominate projects for the Foundation’s “Coups de Cœur Solidaires” awards.
2001-2005: Going corporate
In 2001, the SNCF Solidarity Foundation became an independent corporate foundation. It continued to encourage and support the community service work of current and former employees. Annual funding rose to €700,000, and the Foundation joined Admical, a highly respected corporate philanthropy network.
2006-2010: Forging regional ties
During this period our regional network consisted of 22 representatives supporting community service work throughout France. The budget grew to €2 million, and projects focused on four causes—literacy, education through sport, mobility in Europe and helping the unemployed find work.
2011-2015: A new beginning
The newly renamed SNCF Foundation also had a new mission: helping young people build a future through projects focused on literacy and mobility. The Foundation also adopted a skills-sharing programme and took its first steps towards co-creation and international action Meanwhile, its annual budget increased from €2 million to €3 million.
2016-2020: Group-wide support
SNCF Foundation is now a Group-wide effort with three focus areas—education, culture and solidarity—and its budget is now €5 million a year. In 2019 the SNCF Foundation founded a skills-sharing alliance, with a manifesto signed by 17 corporate leaders.
2021-2025: A new mission
The years 2021-2025, with an annual budget of €4.5 million, will concentrate primarily on young people who need help to find their place in society and build a sustainable future for themselves. Employee engagement is at the heart of all these efforts.
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