Associations & Interest Groups

Schweizerischer Bäcker-Confiseurmeister-Verband 

Bern · Since 1989

Schweizerischer Bäcker-Confiseurmeister-Verband represents owners of artisanal bakeries and confectioneries. The association provides member services including advocacy, legal and quality-management advice, vocational training and competitions, industry communication via the Panissimo magazine, and a promo shop.

Schweizerischer Diakonieverein 

Rüschlikon · Since 1949

Schweizerischer Fonds für Hilfe bei nicht versicherbaren Elementarschäden 

Bern · Since 1997

The core activity of fondssuisse is to provide financial contributions to damages caused by unforeseeable natural events (elementary damages) for which no insurance can be taken out today. fondssuisse supports damages to private individuals and local entities that are not covered by insurance benefits or public funds/subsidies.

Schweizerischer Flachglasverband (SFV) 

Schlieren · Since 1976

Schweizerischer Flachglasverband (SFV) is an industry association representing craft and industrial flat-glass companies at the national level. The association coordinates vocational training such as the glazier apprenticeship, organises courses and sector-specific occupational safety and health solutions, and is linked with the technical office SIGAB.

Schweizerischer Gewerbeverband 

Bern · Since 2009

Schweizerischer Gewerbeverband is an umbrella association representing the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises and trade associations. It advocates for economic and political framework conditions, runs campaigns, publishes the Schweizerische Gewerbezeitung and organises events.

Schweizerischer Höhenarbeiten- und Rigging-Verband 

Winterthur · Since 2002

The core activity of the Swiss Association for Height Work and Rigging (SHRV) consists in setting and implementing standards for safety, training and legislation in the field of height work and rigging, as well as in conducting training and continuing education courses for riggers and height workers.

Schweizerischer Hygienefachverband SHFV 

Regensdorf · Since 2022

The core activity of the Swiss Hygiene Association (SHFV) is to provide training, education, consulting and services in the field of hygiene, particularly in the areas of pest control, human hygiene, veterinary hygiene, occupational safety and mold remediation. The association also offers a comprehensive network and expertise in the field of hygiene and supports companies, institutions and individuals in complying with hygiene standards.

Schweizerischer Israelitischer Gemeindebund (SIG) 

Zurich · Since 2018

Schweizerischer Israelitischer Gemeindebund (SIG) is an umbrella organisation that represents Jewish communities and advocates their interests to political authorities, institutions and the media. It advises and supports member communities and provides services in prevention and education, security coordination, cultural heritage and kosher food provision.

Schweizerischer Judo & Ju-Jitsu Verband (SJV) 

Ittigen · Since 2014

The company's core activity is the promotion and organization of judo and ju-jitsu in Switzerland, including the hosting of competitions, the training of athletes and coaches, as well as the representation of the interests of the Swiss judo and ju-jitsu community.

Schweizerischer Katholischer Frauenbund SKF 

Luzern 7 · Since 1915

Schweizerischer Katholischer Frauenbund SKF is a confessional women's network that advocates for women's rights in church, politics and society. The organization supports its member associations with services such as training, association coaching, events and publications, and it operates social initiatives including the Elisabethenwerk and the Solidaritätsfonds.