The impact we have had, together
Since 1991, the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group has been dedicated to supporting employees, their immediate family members, retirees, and the communities where we live and work. Guided by our mission to care for people, we provide grants, support children’s education, and community investments that create lasting change. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected future—one project, one family, and one story at a time.
Our mission
Our mission is to treat our employees, their immediate families and local communities better than most other companies.
Our vision
To be visible and proactively encourage well-being, a sense of belonging for employees, their families and local communities and to be a positive element in employer branding across the VKR Group.
How we make a difference
Every year, the Employee Foundation supports VKR Group employees and the communities they are part of—creating meaningful change that lasts.
Supporting employees
We are here to stand beside you in life’s defining moments:
- Assistance during illness, accidents, or loss
- Support for your children’s education
- Opportunities to volunteer and explore new horizons
- Senior clubs to stay connected after retirement
- Health and well-being initiatives
Strengthening communities
We help bring people together through local projects near VKR Group companies:
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Community clubs and cultural associations
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Programs that foster connection and belonging
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Support that uplifts neighbourhoods
Celebrating excellence
We honour colleagues who inspire through dedication and care:
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The Villum Kann Rasmussen Award
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The Lars Kann-Rasmussen Safety Award
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Special recognition for achievements across the VKR Group
The foundation’s capital base of DKK 350 million is carefully invested to secure long-term support—ensuring we can continue to make a difference for people as well as communities.
Mission and vision FAQs
Your partner, spouse, or child is considered part of your immediate family if you are a VKR Group employee.
Children and stepchildren are considered under this definition up to the age of 30.
A community project must be located within 50 km of a VKR Group company and should focus on items or facilities of lasting value—for example, playground equipment, football goals, or similar. We do not fund running costs, trips, or one-off events.
The Employee Foundation is not a sponsor. However, we do encourage co-branding to ensure that the Foundation is visible and recognised in the communities where employees work and live.
VELUX, DOVISTA, and KOMPAS are family and foundation-owned companies. The businesses aim to create sustainable earnings, which belong to the owners. The owners then distribute funds to various foundations.
The Employee Foundation is an independent entity that uses these funds to support employees, their immediate families, and local communities. It does not act as a sponsor or commercial donor in a business context.
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Our grants
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