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Charity and
humanitarian efforts
The AVK Group is involved in various kinds of
charity, handled locally by both the management
and through employee involvement. This social
responsibility is reflected locally, nationally, and
internationally through humanitarian work.
Local commitment and support to charity
organisations
As a global Group, with many charity initiatives
undertaken by our individual companies, we do
not have the full overview of all the initiatives,
but a selection of key initiatives is detailed
below.
At AVK Holding, we support numerous
associations and initiatives that make a
difference within health, community spirit,
art, culture, and sports. We support both
local sports clubs, such as Galten Forenede
Sportsklubber, and elite sports teams, including
Skanderborg AGF Handball for men and
Skanderborg Handball for women and youth.
The AVK Group supports many charities
such as cancer societies, the Danish Heart
Foundation, the Danish Blind Society, the
Make-a-Wish Foundation, Families with
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cancer-affected children, Danish Hospital
Clowns, and the World Wildlife Fund WWF.
We also contribute to foundations that support
individuals with mental disabilities or families
in need, helping them celebrate their child’s
birthday or cover expenses for tuition and
school books. Other forms of support include
donations of food, toiletries, or similar essentials
for the homeless or those in need. Finally,
we support parasports and associations for
individuals with disabilities, participate in local
and beach clean-up initiatives, and take part in
donation events.
In September 2025, AVK International
became a “Jobpartner” and will collaborate
with Skanderborg Municipality to actively
support residents who, for various reasons,
need assistance in returning to the labour
market. For AVK International, this as a natural
extension of their commitment to the local
community, and the hope is that AVK can
aid, especially young people, in moving closer
to employment, education, and community
engagement.
Additionally, we take part in various national
fundraising campaigns, such as “Danmarks
Indsamling,” a televised event, where AVK
contributes DKK 100,000. Alongside other
companies and private individuals, we support
the efforts of 12 charitable organisations
working to aid the world’s most vulnerable
populations.
Affected Communities
Water and sanitation
Our Double Materiality Assessment identifies
“Affected Communities – Water and sanitation”
as a material topic, reflecting how AVK’s
focus on infrastructure can improve access
to clean water and sanitation. Subsequently,
this leads to enhanced public health, reduced
waterborne diseases, and sustainable water
use. By supporting reliable and efficient water
distribution systems, AVK contributes to the
economic, social, and cultural well-being of
communities, empowering them to thrive.
