Social engagement
Through our business activities, Jyske Bank contributes to financial security and a good life – for the whole life – for many people. The good life is also about well-being and social relations which is the focal point of our social initiatives.
Jyske Bank engages in a number of social projects and initiatives for which we see an opportunity to make a difference with our resources and competencies. We engage in partnerships with other businesses, the public sector or players from the civil society concerning for instance young people’s training avenues and combating loneliness.
Read more about the initiatives and projects we are involved in:
Invisible disabilities
Jyske Bank supports the Sunflower programme
As a wearer of the Sunflower lanyard, you can expect more help, patience, or time when you meet us at Jyske Bank.
The Sunflower programme is an integral part of Jyske Bank’s commitment to providing all clients with an excellent experience – including those with a hidden disability.
Read about Jyske Bank’s participation in the Sunflower programme
Food for the social disadvantaged people and combating loneliness
FødevareBanken (Food Bank) – from food waste to meals
Since 2012, Jyske Bank has collaborated with the social enterprise FødevareBanken, which ensures meals for socially vulnerable Danes while also reducing food waste. The core of FødevareBanken’s work lies in receiving surplus food from food producers and wholesalers, which social organisations then transform into meals for people in need throughout Denmark.
Read about Jyske Bank’s cooperation with FødevareBanken
Folkebevægelsen mod Ensomhed (United against Loneliness)
The Partnership with United against Loneliness is founded on the belief in the power of food and people, and the unique connections that can arise when sharing a meal. Since 2015, Jyske Bank has, in collaboration with more than 80 organisations, associations, municipalities, and companies, been actively engaged in the fight against loneliness. We support the apolitical organisation and the vision that nobody in Denmark should experience severe loneliness. For this reason, we also take part in the annual campaign Danmark Spiser Sammen (Denmark Eats Together) which brings people together over a meal and highlights the serious consequences of loneliness.
Read about Jyske Bank’s cooperation with Folkebevægelsen mod Ensomhed (United against Loneliness)
Flere i Fællesskaber (More Together)
As media partner of More Together which endeavours to create new pathways out of loneliness and into communities, Jyske Bank helps to spotlight the issues of loneliness problems and contributes to a detabooisation of loneliness. We use our competencies and resources to increase knowledge of both loneliness itself, and the various activities offered in Silkeborg Municipality, Denmark.
Read about Jyske Bank’s involvement in More Together
Youngsters and education
Training in personal finances for children and youngsters
Every year, Pengeuge (Money Week) focuses on training in personal finances in the eldest classes of secondary school and the training material is offered to all schools, classes and teachers. During this week, a Jyske Bank employee is a guest teacher and contributes to the youngsters’ understanding of choices and consequences about their present and future financial affairs.
Read about Jyske Bank’s involvement in Money Week
Mural
Jyske Bank has together with clients and a number of other partners since 2010 been involved in Mural, art on urban facades. The aim is a better image, greater peace of mind and, not least, work-experience placements for young people on vocational training programmes.
Read about Jyske Bank’s work with Mural
Skilled Hands
Jyske Bank has been behind the project Skilled Hands whose purpose is to reduce the current challenges in connection with too few youngsters choosing vocational training. In three pilot projects, the eldest pupils in junior school have received practice-oriented insight into vocational training and career opportunities.