Associations & Interest Groups

TELEVERBIER S.A. 

Verbier · Since 1950

TELEVERBIER S.A. operates cable cars and ski lifts and manages ski area operations. The company provides lift and piste operations, ticketing, mountain catering and accommodation management, and through subsidiaries offers property management, engineering and maintenance services for mountain transport systems.

Association Rosey-Abantara 

Rolle · Since 2010

FONDATION LE ROSEY 

Rolle · Since 1998

FONDATION LE ROSEY is a 100% boarding school for students aged 8–18 that operates the academic year across two campuses. The institution provides a bilingual academic programme leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the French Baccalaureate and complements teaching with extensive extracurricular activities in sports, the arts, technology and service learning.

Genossenschaft Rössli Mogelsberg 

Mogelsberg · Since 2021

Genossenschaft Rössli Mogelsberg is the owner of the historic, listed Rössli Mogelsberg property and is responsible for ensuring the building's long-term maintenance. The cooperative supports the operation of Gasthaus Rössli, which offers an organic restaurant, event and seminar rooms, and guest rooms with Hüsler Nest bedding.

Visit Vals AG 

Vals · Since 1975

Visit Vals AG operates the tourism platform and provides information on activities, offers, events, accommodation and wellness options. The website includes planning and booking tools, ticket and subscription information, webcams and weather updates, and details about the Vals Card and contact channels.

Stiftung Zürcher Brockenhaus 

Zurich · Since 1998

Stiftung Zürcher Brockenhaus operates a thrift shop selling second-hand goods and provides services including item collections, clearances, furniture rental, venue rental, interior consultancy, in-house workshops and a café/bar.

Verein Zürcher Brockenhaus 

Zurich · Since 1904

Verein Zürcher Brockenhaus operates a brockenhaus (secondhand shop) selling used furniture, household goods and design items. Services include pickup and clearance operations, furniture and room rental, on-site restoration workshops and an online shop; non-resellable items are disposed of responsibly. The association directs surplus proceeds to social organisations and runs programs to help reintegrate people into the workforce.

FONDATION SOS CHATS GENEVE 

Vernier · Since 2022

The core activity of SOS Chats is the care and placement of animals, particularly cats, rodents, rabbits, birds, and fish, as well as supporting animal owners in emergency situations. The company offers an animal shelter, adoptions, an emergency hotline, and various support services for animals and their owners.

Basler Tierschutzverein 

Basel · Since 1912

Basler Tierschutzverein supports activities that enable animals to live without pain, suffering, harm or unnecessary impairment and promotes animal and nature protection. The association is active in practical animal‑welfare work, supports projects and animal adoptions, and cooperates with the Stiftung TBB Schweiz, which manages the animal shelter.

Stiftung TBB Schweiz 

Basel · Since 2017

Stiftung TBB Schweiz promotes the interests of animals and animal welfare. It advises the public and authorities on animal-welfare issues, provides practical services for animal owners and operates the Tierheim an der Birs animal shelter.

Tierschutz beider Basel 

Basel · Since 1998

Tierschutz beider Basel operates an animal shelter and provides animal adoption services as well as offerings such as boarding, grooming, dog-walking and animal physiotherapy. The organisation also runs a lost-and-found bureau, carries out animal protection and educational projects, and organises fundraising and volunteer programmes.

Centre Patronal 

Paudex · Since 2007

Centre Patronal provides services to companies and professional associations, including social insurance administration (AVS, family allowances), occupational pension solutions (2nd pillar), legal advice, business training, economic information, publications and support for business creation.

Stiftung Chasa Chalavaina 

Müstair · Since 2021

Stiftung Chasa Chalavaina is the owner of the historic Chasa Chalavaina and maintains the property as a hotel operation. The foundation supports the hotel's continued operation, which includes guest rooms, a restaurant and seasonal hospitality offerings while preserving the building's historic character.

ASSOCIATION LE REFUGE DE DARWYN 

Bernex · Since 2013

ASSOCIATION LE REFUGE DE DARWYN rescues and cares for equids, taking in animals affected by neglect or abuse and coordinating their veterinary care. The association facilitates adoptions and sponsorships, organises visits and public activities, and accepts support through volunteers, donations and an online shop.

Fondation Le Refuge de Darwyn 

Bernex · Since 2024

Fondation Le Refuge de Darwyn rescues and cares for equids, operating a refuge that handles intake, veterinary care and rehoming for horses and donkeys. The organisation conducts public-awareness work on equine mistreatment and provides sponsorships, adoptions, volunteer opportunities, visits, events and donation channels.

Personalvorsorgestiftung RESPIRA 

Burgdorf · Since 2011

Spitalstiftung Burgdorf 

Burgdorf · Since 2006

Stoked Management GmbH 

Zermatt · Since 2002

Stoked Management GmbH offers ski and snowboard instruction as well as guiding and event services, including private lessons, off‑piste coaching and bespoke mountain experiences. The company provides online booking, team instructors and customer support for lessons and activities.

Schweizerische Stiftung für Krischna-Bewusstsein 

Zurich · Since 1980

The company's core activity is the promotion and dissemination of the philosophy and practices of the Hare Krishna movement (ISKCON) in Switzerland, particularly through the operation of a temple in Zurich, which serves as a spiritual center for community activities, prayer, meditation, and cultural events.

Campax 

Zurich · Since 2016

The core activity of Campax is the implementation of campaigns and the support of individuals and organizations in enforcing their concerns in the areas of environmental protection, social justice and human rights. Campax acts as a Swiss citizens' movement that advocates for a social and ecological Switzerland and uses petitions, lobbying and public pressure to bring about political and social change.

Fonds de secours en faveur du personnel de l'Institution de Lavigny 

Lavigny · Since 1966

Fondation des Animaux en faveur du refuge de l'Espoir à Ardon 

Ardon · Since 2011

The company's core activity is animal welfare work, particularly supporting and caring for animals in need, promoting animal welfare and raising public awareness of animal welfare issues. This also includes animal adoption, assistance with animal care and protection, as well as conducting educational and awareness-raising activities.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 1958

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Schweiz is a Muslim community that provides religious services and community activities. It operates mosques (including Mahmud and Nuur), publishes religious materials, organizes events and interfaith dialogue, and participates in humanitarian and social projects (e.g. via Humanity First).

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jugendverein Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2020

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jugendverein Schweiz is the youth organisation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Schweiz. It supports religious education and community activities and forms part of the wider community work, which includes mosque operations, a library, publications, public events and information about Islam.

Tierheim Chur Genossenschaft 

Chur · Since 1974

The company 'Tierheim & Tierhotel Arche' is a cooperative whose core activity is to take in, care for and place homeless animals with suitable owners. Additionally, the company also offers services such as a pet hotel, a dog salon and a shop.

Römisch-katholische Pfarrkirchenstiftung St. Peter und Paul 

Zurich · Since 2024

The company's core activity is the exercise of religious and social services as part of a Catholic parish, including pastoral care, church music, social services, education and culture.

Société coopérative de Fromagerie des Martel 

Petit-Martel · Since 1991

Société coopérative de Fromagerie des Martel produces cheeses and dairy products, including Gruyère AOP, Bleuchâtel and Bleuchâtel cream, Major Benoît, Fleur du Bied, butter, yoghurts and pasteurised milk. The cooperative operates a shop with a bar, offers tastings and maintains a visitor gallery.

Verband Schweizer Boulder- und Kletteranlagen (VSBK) 

Givisiez · Since 2024

Société Fromagerie coopérative du Gros-de-Vaud 

Vuarrens

Société Fromagerie coopérative du Gros-de-Vaud produces Gruyère AOP and other dairy products such as double cream, sérac, butter and homemade yogurts, and sells them in its shop. The dairy offers guided visits on Gruyère AOP production and rents a hall for events.

Fondazione Bolle di Magadino 

Magadino · Since 1997

The core activity of Istituto Oikos is environmental and nature conservation, particularly in the rehabilitation and protection of ecosystems, such as the Ticino River Ecological Corridor, as well as in promoting sustainable development and environmental education.

Susanne Klein Tier- und Pflegeheim 

Wangen B. Olten · Since 1976

The company's core activity is animal welfare, which includes various activities such as: animal adoptions and placements, care and support for orphaned and injured animals, spay/neuter campaigns for farm cats and feral cats, advice on keeping, caring for and feeding pets, investigating animal abuse and neglect, animal rescue operations, guided tours and visits, events, courses and workshops on animal welfare, and operating a holiday home for animals. The company also offers various opportunities for donations and support, such as memberships, sponsorships, monetary donations and in-kind donations.

Stiftung Diga 

Galgenen · Since 1998

Stiftung Diga supports educational and health projects through the diga foundation “Helfen mit Herz”. The foundation focuses primarily on projects in Nepal and also takes part in charitable initiatives in Switzerland.

Felix Platter-Stiftung für Forschung und Innovation 

Basel · Since 2019

Felix Platter-Stiftung für Forschung und Innovation is an institution of the Universitäre Altersmedizin FELIX PLATTER that promotes research and public outreach to preserve the physical and mental health of older people and to mitigate the effects of ageing. The foundation focuses on cognition, mobility and nutrition and provides information to the public about scientific findings in geriatric medicine.

Stiftung Manusplus 

Glis · Since 2005

Stiftung Manusplus provides supported employment and work placements for people with disabilities. Offerings include gardening and grounds maintenance, housekeeping and laundry tasks, operation of retail outlets and second-hand shops, and on-the-job social and vocational support.

Ermitage de Longeborgne 

Bramois · Since 2022

Ermitage de Longeborgne is a religious sanctuary and cultural heritage site that preserves two rock‑hewn chapels and a collection of ex‑votos. The site is open to visitors, offers guided tours of the ex‑votos, hosts religious services and silent retreats, and undertakes conservation and restoration work.

Les Pélerins SA 

Bramois · Since 2021

Katholische Pfarrkirchenstiftung Bülach 

Bülach · Since 2019

The core activity of the company is the practice and promotion of the Catholic faith and the provision of spiritual and social services to community members. This includes worship services, sacraments, religious education, adult education, family programs, babysitting and childcare, diaconal and social activities.

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH 

Stoos Sz · Since 2015

Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH promotes and develops tourism and leisure offerings and serves as the main contact for tourism-related matters. Its responsibilities include visitor information and services, provider consulting and product development, marketing, distribution and IT, and the development of new projects; the office is operated on mandate by Stoosbahnen AG.

Genossenschaft Pro Binntal 

Binn · Since 1987

Genossenschaft Pro Binntal is a cooperative that owns the Hotel Ofenhorn and coordinates its preservation and restoration. It accepts members through share subscriptions, collects contributions and donations to finance renovations, and serves as the hotel's steward.

Montreux Celebration 

Montreux · Since 2016

Montreux Celebration is a non-profit organization that organizes the annual Freddie Days. The Freddie Days are a free, multi-day programme held around Freddie Mercury's birthday featuring concerts, talks, workshops and other fan events with international cover bands and invited guests in Montreux.

Association l'Escale 

St-Prex · Since 1994

The company's core activity consists of collecting, sorting, recycling and distributing donations, particularly second-hand items, with the aim of helping people in need in Switzerland, Europe and Africa. To this end, the company also operates sales outlets for second-hand items to cover costs and finance humanitarian projects.

Société coopérative de fromagerie de Grandcour et environs 

Grandcour · Since 1914

Société coopérative de fromagerie de Grandcour et environs produces and sells dairy products including Gruyère, yoghurts, butter, sérac, double cream, flans and mixes for fondue. The cooperative operates two retail shops and a 24-hour cheese vending machine.

Croix-Rouge genevoise, Association cantonale de la Croix-Rouge suisse 

Les Acacias · Since 2007

Croix-Rouge genevoise, Association cantonale de la Croix-Rouge suisse provides social and health-related services to people in vulnerable situations. Its activities include childcare and babysitting (Chaperon Rouge), support for older adults (home visits, home‑care assistance, transport services), services for migrants (integration centre, community interpretation and mediation), social reception and dental care clinics, training courses, second‑hand shops and volunteer programmes.

Zentraler Stipendienfonds für Studierende der Stiftung Juventus Schulen Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1964

Zentraler Stipendienfonds für Studierende der Stiftung Juventus Schulen Zürich provides contributions toward tuition fees in cases of financial hardship for courses of at least two semesters. The scholarship regulations and application forms are available via [email protected].

STIFTUNG WILDSTATION LANDSHUT (SWSL) 

Utzenstorf · Since 2009

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Wildstation Landshut' is wildlife rehabilitation, i.e. the admission, examination, treatment and care of injured or ill as well as the rearing of orphaned native wild animals with the aim of releasing them back into the wild.

Stiftung Spital Interlaken 

Unterseen · Since 2002

Stiftung Spital Interlaken supports the development and medical services of the fmi-Spital Interlaken. It finances projects that are not or only partially covered by other sources, contributing to a broad spectrum of care and to maintaining expertise and training positions.

Rapperswil Zürichsee Tourismus (RZST) 

Rapperswil Sg · Since 2017

The company's core activity is tourism and the promotion of Rapperswil-Jona as a tourist destination. The company offers various services and activities, such as organizing events, arranging accommodations, promoting local businesses and restaurants, and providing information for tourists.

Stiftung St. Antonius-Kapelle Schwendenen 

Siebnen · Since 2024

Stiftung Spital Affoltern 

Affoltern Am Albis · Since 2005

Stiftung Spital Affoltern supports the hospital by preserving and promoting its services, helping to secure its future and financing hospital projects that are not or only partially covered by public funding.

savo.ch FutureCHampions 

Bern · Since 2024

savo.ch FutureCHampions provides targeted support for young athletes, offering athletic training, nutrition guidance and recovery measures while coordinating communication between athletes, coaches and families.