FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Our aim is to operate facilities together with our local partners for at least 25 years. This obligation applies to both parties when we set up a new facility – not just us, but also local stakeholders. This is because we want to make a difference in the long term and foster the development of independent communities.

Furthermore: 100 percent of every donated euro goes into our projects. This is because all administrative costs are paid for by PATRIZIA AG.

The children participating in PATRIZIA Foundation projects come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. We treat all children equally, regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, or additional needs.

A key focus is on inclusion and accessibility, ensuring that children with physical or intellectual disabilities also have access to education and care. One example is the PATRIZIA Inclusive School Alotenango, Guatemala – Patrizia Foundation, which supports children from indigenous communities and those with additional needs, while providing accessible learning environments.

Depending on the project, the age groups supported range from nursery and primary school children through to young people undertaking vocational training.

Which pedagogical methods to use at which school is decided by the local partners that run each facility. We are happy to draw on our expertise and help you in this area – for example as part of our Ready for the Future project by organising workshops and training.

As a matter of principle, we are committed to educational opportunities regardless of gender. Some facilities were established specifically for girls, however, such as PATRIZIA Child Care Porayar in India (which includes a home for 5- to 17-year-old girls from socially disadvantaged families in need) and PATRIZIA School Peramiho in Tanzania (which has a dormitory at the girls’ school).

The PATRIZIA Foundation has also built facilities for further education. These include both secondary schools and vocational schools. The PATRIZIA Vocational Training Centre in the Rwandan town of Ntarama is an apprenticeship centre for young adults.

They most certainly are! We and our local partners use sustainable materials for construction purposes. One example of a sustainable development is the extension at PATRIZIA School Dhoksan in Nepal – many of the materials were donated after being originally used in houses destroyed by the earthquake (windows, bricks), or they were made by the villagers themselves (compressed clay).

The Foundation works in regions where there is a significant need for education and support, partnering with local organisations that can deliver projects sustainably over the long term.

We primarily support permanent facilities such as schools, vocational training centres and healthcare services that remove barriers and create lasting opportunities for children and young people.

Yes, the PATRIZIA Foundation regularly publishes reports and stories that showcase the impact of our projects around the world. You can find annual reports, impact stories and further information in our Foundation Magazine: Foundation Magazine by the PATRIZIA Foundation

Because PATRIZIA AG meets all of the administration costs of the PATRIZIA Foundation, 100 per cent of every donated euro goes towards our projects.

On our donation form you can choose the purpose for current projects. However, a general donation helps us to use the money where it is needed most.

In Germany, it is permitted to submit donations of €300 or less to the competent tax authority without requiring an official certificate (confirmation of charitable donation). Simply provide evidence of a bank transfer (e.g. deposit slip or bank statement).  Despite this, we will automatically send you a receipt for charitable donations of €50 or more, provided we have your current address. If you did not provide an address when making your donation, you can still request a donation certificate by writing to  info@patrizia.foundation.

For our work and your contributions to have the greatest impact, it is more effective to support the PATRIZIA Foundation and children in our care by making financial donations. The foundation would therefore ask for refrain from donations in kind.

As a member of the Transparent Civil Society Initiative and the German Donations Council, the PATRIZIA Foundation is committed to the utmost transparency. Accordingly, we voluntarily undergo independent annual audits.

We would like to inform our donors, partners and supporters comprehensively about our work. Detailed information on all projects can be found on our website and in the annual and financial reports.

Donations from abroad are welcome and 100% of all donations go directly towards our projects. 

If you require a tax certificate for your own country, you may alternatively donate through an intermediary organisation or a local partner. In many cases, your donation can then be passed on to the Foundation and may be tax-deductible under local regulations.

Please check the applicable tax rules in your country before making a donation.

More information: International Donations to the PATRIZIA Foundation

Yes, you can make a donation conveniently by bank transfer. Please transfer your chosen amount to the following account:

PATRIZIA Foundation UK CIO: IBAN: GB93 COBA 4062 0130 9060 20 BIC: COBAGB2X Account Number: 30906020 Sort Code: 406201 Currency: GBP

Yes. If you are a UK taxpayer, you can choose to add Gift Aid to your donation when donating through our website: Donate to the PATRIZIA Foundation. This allows PATRIZIA Foundation UK to claim an extra 25p from HMRC for every £1 you donate, at no additional cost to you.

To be eligible, you must have paid enough UK Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax during the relevant tax year to cover the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations. Please note that Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations made by individuals and not by companies or organisations.

As a CSR partner, you demonstrate social responsibility by supporting educational projects and helping children and young people around the world gain greater access to opportunities. You may also use your partnership in your own communications, and the Foundation will support you in doing so.

In addition, CSR partners can benefit from tailored corporate volunteering activities, PR and media materials, and a range of other opportunities designed to support their marketing and communications initiatives.

The latest information on vacancies can be found by clicking on Careers on the PATRIZIA website, or by visiting websites such as Stepstone and LinkedIn.

Unfortunately this is not possible for private individuals. Partners and their employees can become actively involved in the construction of a facility as part of a CSR project. We also arrange corporate volunteering programmes to allow sponsors to become directly involved. What’s important is that these programmes can only be arranged during the construction phase – not for our work directly with the children. This is because our project partners and their employees are the education experts.

You can support the foundation as a fundraiser or multiplier. We would be happy to arrange an appointment to discuss the possibilities.