Associations & Interest Groups

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.