Sponsorship policy

Royal Swinkels wants to make a valuable contribution to society. That is why we are happy to contribute to initiatives that reflect what we are and what we do. We prefer sponsorship projects that reflect that we are a community based, socially engaged, leading and innovative family business.

Unfortunately, we receive so many requests for sponsoring, by phone, in writing and through our own colleagues, that we cannot grant all of them. We have therefore adopted this sponsorship policy, which offers several guidelines that a sponsorship request must meet.

The sponsoring must be of a social nature and must align with our purpose. Royal Swinkels wants to make a positive contribution to the environment and sustainability at all times.

Each request for sponsorship must include the following:

• Fundraising charities must be certified by the Dutch Central Fundraising Bureau CBF and/or must be listed in the ANBI charities register.
• The name and background of the person, organization or institution making the request.
• The phone number and e-mail address of a contact person.
• The activity or activities for which the sponsorship is needed.
• The reason for the sponsorship request.
• The name and background of other sponsors, if any.
• The type and amount of sponsoring requested.
• How Royal Swinkels might benefit from the sponsorship.
• ANBI-certification.

The following are, in any event, not considered for sponsorship:

• Sports teams or events.
• Events involving children (in view of the alcohol code).
• Catering establishments.
• Projects or organizations of a political or religious nature.
• Projects of nationally operating institutions or institutional private wealth funds.
• High-risk or environmentally harmful sports and activities.
• Organizations or events that are in any way related to topics such as alcohol or drugs.
• Study trips.
• Student associations.
• Parties.

All requests are considered by the customer service department. However, there is no certainty that the request will be granted, even if it meets all the above conditions.

Royal Swinkels always uses its own discretion when deciding whether or not to honor the sponsorship request and the amount of the sponsorship. The reasons given for refusing a request are not open to debate.