Familjen Nilsson Peterzén stiftelse

Vagabond Shoemakers
Foundation

Familjen Nilsson Peterzén’s Stiftelse – Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation was established in November 2023. By year-end, Mats and Marie Nilsson Peterzén transferred their entire company, Vagabond Shoemakers, to the foundation. The profits will now support research, education, and aid initiatives in line with the foundation's mission.

History

History

Familjen Nilsson Peterzén’s Stiftelse – Vagabond Shoemakers Foundation was established on November 10, 2023, by Mats Nilsson and Marie Nilsson Peterzén.


On December 31, the founders and owners of Vagabond Shoemakers transferred their entire company, including trademark rights, to the foundation as a gift. This new ownership structure ensures that profits from Vagabond Shoemakers will be used to support research, education, and aid for those in need, in accordance with the foundation's statutes.


“We have always wanted to use our achievements to support projects that are needed in our time. A foundation provides an opportunity to give continuous support with impact” say Mats Nilsson and Marie Nilsson Peterzén.

Operations

The foundation is newly established and will begin distributing grants and subsidies in 2025. The interest in the foundation has been great, with many reaching out spontaneously to apply for support for various initiatives. We are deeply grateful for this response.


Initially, the board will collaborate with several organizations aligned with the foundation's mission. While the foundation will have limited capacity to receive and process information at the outset, we welcome you to share information about your organization in 2025. Please note, however, that the foundation will not accept applications from individuals, organizations, or other legal entities.


Applications from individuals and organizations not deemed to serve the public's best interests will not be considered. Consequently, grants will not be available for limited liability companies or similar entities.


This page will be updated continuously with the latest information.

Purpose

Purpose

The foundation’s purpose is to favour

HEALTH
Mainly through grants and funding for research and education

YOUNG
Focusing on individuals primarily in or from Varberg, by awarding scholarships and grants for education, participation in extracurricular activities, or other forms of aid that promote the positive development of young people

EXPOSED
Providing various forms of support for individuals struggling economically or facing other challenges in society

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
Predominantly by supporting initiatives that promote sustainable development

CULTURE
Through grants aimed at preserving cultural heritage and supporting other cultural endeavors deemed beneficial for the public, predominantly in Varberg and its surrounding areas

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Primarily through grants and funding for research and education

Our board

Styrelse

Board members

  • Peter Kullberg Ordförande
  • Mats Nilsson
  • Marie Nilsson Peterzén
  • Brita Löfgren Lewin

Substitutes

  • Victoria Nilsson Peterzén
  • Andreas Nilsson Peterzén

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