Charitable contribution announced: Sparkassen Foundation and Volksbank donate €30,000
In a significant move to promote gender equality and work-life balance, the Sparkasse Osnabrück Foundation and United People's Bank eG have joined forces to support the Coordination Office for Women and Business e.V. in Osnabrück. This organisation plays a pivotal role in fostering a more inclusive corporate culture and encouraging female participation in the local business community.
The Coordination Office for Women and Business in Osnabrück serves a diverse range of businesses, from small craft businesses to large companies. It acts as a network and service centre, offering advice on reconciling professional and private life, conducting workshops, providing counseling, and connecting stakeholders to strengthen female representation in the workforce. The office also offers further training and development for women, as well as supporting companies in questions of work-life balance.
The financial backing from the Sparkasse Osnabrück Foundation and United People's Bank will secure the work of the Coordination Office for Women and Business in Osnabrück until the end of 2026. The funding covers advice, workshop offers, and staff salaries at the office. Heiko Engelhard, a board member of the Volksbank, emphasised the importance of supporting the Coordination Office, as many other projects only focus on large companies.
On Monday, 14 April, a donation handover ceremony took place at the Coordination Office for Women and Business in Osnabrück. Both the Sparkasse Osnabrück Foundation and United People's Bank donated €15,000 each, totalling €30,000 in support. The board member of the Volksbank, Heiko Engelhard, acknowledged the significance of the Coordination Office for Women and Business in serving various businesses and promoting gender equality.
The Coordination Office for Women and Business in Osnabrück carries out networking work to connect businesses with resources and each other, fostering a supportive and inclusive business environment. The organisation's role is crucial in the region, as it aims to improve working conditions, particularly for women, and contribute to the competitiveness and social responsibility of local businesses.
The Coordination Office for Women and Business in Osnabrück is part of a broader movement in Germany, where regional women's coordination offices operate with backing from local financial institutions like Sparkasse and cooperative banks. These organisations strive to bolster gender equality in the local economy and improve working conditions, particularly for women. For more specific, up-to-date program details, consulting the Coordination Office’s or the Sparkasse Osnabrück Foundation’s official sites or direct contact would be necessary.
The financial support from both the Sparkasse Osnabrück Foundation and United People's Bank will be instrumental in funding the Coordination Office for Women and Business's initiatives, which includes advice, workshops, and staff salaries, in the finance sector. The integrated business network facilitated by the Coordination Office in Osnabrück aims to enhance gender equality and work-life balance, impacting various business sizes and contributing to creating a more inclusive corporate culture.
