How We Work

The climate crisis and loss of biodiversity are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. These threats require immediate and coordinated actions as they affect our ecosystem, society, and people’s general well-being. But it is still possible to change this negative trajectory if we act swiftly and sustainably.

We fund projects that protect and preserve nature, reduce emissions, and strengthen humanity’s response to climate change. We specifically prioritize initiatives that address the most urgent climate challenges within in Sweden and around the world to help build a more sustainable society and future. We also want to help civil society advocate for change, shift public opinions, and engage new target groups to protect our planet and biodiversity.

A free and exploratory cultural life is crucial for a strong and vibrant democratic society. Art and culture have the power to open minds, bring people together, and hold space for new voices and perspectives that challenge norms. But freedom of expression is under threat in many parts of the world, and access to the arts and culture is far from equal.

We fund a wide variety of cultural projects, including work that protects freedom of expression and promotes cultural diversity. We prioritize initiatives that strengthens creators ability to work freely, broaden access to the arts, and use creative expression to challenge norms, spark discussions, and contribute to societal development. By supporting a free and inclusive cultural life we want to contribute to a society where more voices are heard, and creativity and imagination can be a driving force for change.

A democratic society is built on the principle that everyone has the ability to influence their own lives and society, feel included, and develop to their full potential. But democracy is being challenged, both within Sweden and around the world by increasing inequality, discrimination, disinformation and a lack of rule of law. When power isn’t checked and accountability isn’t enforced, our most fundamental rights are at risk.

We want to help reverse antidemocratic trends and protect the progress that has been made. For this reason, we fund projects that strengthen civil society’s ability to respond to violations of human rights and threats to democracy. We prioritize initiatives that promote equality, accountability, and participation in democratic processes in Sweden and globally and that address the most critical challenges of our time for building a more peaceful, inclusive, and just society.

Sports have a unique power to bring people together, establish community, and create belonging. Sports are important to a healthy society both in Sweden and around the globe. Today, there is a growing movement to use sport as a tool to address social challenges. We see sport as a platform that allows people to unite, grow, and make change.

We fund projects and organizations that use sport as a basis for social change in areas such as; mental and physical health, violence and conflict prevention, integration and equality. By strengthening organizations that use sport as a tool to create change, we hope to shape a world where more people have the opportunity to participate, influence, and counteract current societal challenges.

We understand that things don’t always go as planned, and we are responsive to changing needs. There must be room to rethink and innovate during the course of a project, so it can be carried out with quality. For this reason, organizations we work with have the opportunity to grow and explore new ideas.

We are available for reflection and advice before, during, and after the course of the project. Through consistent communication and reporting, we share knowledge and experiences we have gathered over the years.

We can connect organizations with other project partners and funders to create new collaborations and opportunities for continued funding.

We want to highlight projects through our own channels to increase visibility and help more people learn about the project’s results and impact. In some cases, there is also an opportunity to gain visibility through the Swedish Postcode Lottery’s channels.