St. Jakobs- und Winkelried-Fonds

The foundation grants financial support in five areas in connection with the military, civil defense and emergency services (police, medical services, fire brigade): (1.) Affected persons and their families: The foundation supports members of the armed forces and civil defense who rely on help from third parties or by blue-light organizations, primarily from the cantons of Basel-Stadt or Basel-Landschaft, who fell ill or had an accident while fulfilling their official duty or as a result of it or on occasions in connection with, but outside of the duty, and who therefore got into financial hardship are. The foundation can also support the family members of members of the armed forces, civil defense and emergency services organizations who are in financial need as a result of their death. Close relatives as well as life partners and their descendants are also considered family members. (2.) Health promotion and prevention: The foundation aims to promote health, in particular through preventive measures, in the military, civil defense and blue light organizations. Primarily, events and projects in this area in the areas of the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft are to be supported by public or private organizations. (3.) Appreciation: The purpose of the foundation is to support organizations in order to honor members of the army, civil defense or blue light organizations. (4.) Historical: The purpose of the foundation is to support the production, preservation, publication or performance of historical works or cultural goods in the field of the military, civil defense and blue light organizations. (5.) Social and charitable: The foundation aims to support institutions with similar purposes as well as charitable and social engagements by members of the armed forces, civil defense or emergency light organizations. The possible beneficiaries of the foundation have no legal right to support.