Laurens H. C. Spethmann Stiftung
About the funder
The Laurens H. C. Spethmann Foundation (Spethmann Foundation) was established in 2001 by Laurens H. C. Spethmann and his wife Marianne. Based in Seevetal (later Jesteburg) with a central office in Hamburg, the non-profit foundation exclusively supports projects in youth welfare, elderly care, and public health. A special focus is placed on assisting people with disabilities in the Harburg district. Since its inception, the Spethmann Foundation has realized over 400 projects, including integrative residential and work communities, school projects with supported communication, and diverse initiatives for seniors.
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Mission & Vision
"The individual is at the center." This guiding principle of Laurens H. C. Spethmann shapes the foundation's daily work. The goal is to empower people in need of support—particularly young and elderly individuals as well as persons with disabilities—through targeted funding programs and to sustainably improve their quality of life.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Spethmann Foundation are aimed at non-profit organizations, institutions, and initiatives in the Harburg district and Hamburg region that operate in the fields of youth welfare, elderly care, and public health. A special focus is placed on projects and services for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities that promote social integration, education, and independent living.