Social Engagement

Creating greater value for society is part of our identity. Our corporate citizenship gives concrete expression to this commitment – through our engagement with society and our employees: via networks, social volunteering, donations and sponsorship.

 

Helaba Kolleginnen und Kollegen auf einem Event im Austausch

For society

Give time. Make a difference. We give our colleagues two days a year to devote to their involvement in charitable organisations and social projects. They can use this time for social days and other voluntary work to work together to support various social causes.

2 days

for social volunteering per employee per year

+1,000 days

social volunteering (as at 31 March 2026)

Selected projects

Clean Up Day

Getting stuck in for the environment: on Clean Up Day, colleagues work together to clear rubbish from Frankfurt’s parks. In this way, they combine volunteering with practical action on the ground.

Langen Children’s and Youth Farm

Support that makes a difference locally: During a social day, colleagues lend a hand at the youth and children’s farm in Langen – whether it’s helping to extend a chicken coop or build a new barefoot trail.

HelaPride social day

A symbol of respect and diversity: colleagues are cleaning ‘stumbling stones’ in various districts of Frankfurt – thereby making remembrance visible in public spaces.

JOBLINGE

Supporting young people on their journey: We have been supporting JOBLINGE for many years. Our colleagues get involved in social days and mentoring schemes, helping young people on their path to vocational training and a career.

Outstanding commitment

Employer Award 2026

In 2026, we were presented with the Employer Award from the Hessian Ministry of the Interior for the first time. This recognises our commitment to colleagues who volunteer in fire and disaster response services.

Fünf Männer stehen nebeneinander und halten gemeinsam einen Award in die Kamera
Helaba receives the 2026 Employer Award from the Hessian Ministry of the Interior (German only)
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Donations and Sponsorship

Nurturing talent. Creating opportunities. Through donations and sponsorship, we support projects in the fields of education, society and social welfare, the arts and culture, sport, science and business. In 2025, we provided €2.6 million in support for projects in these areas. Our regional focus is on Hesse and Thuringia, as well as North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg, where we operate as a central bank for savings banks.

TSBV Oberhof

Young talents need support to realise their potential. That is why we have been promoting young talent in luge for many years and supporting the Thuringian Luge and Bobsleigh Association in Oberhof. In this way, we support young athletes on their sporting journey.

Helaba Classics

In partnership with the Alte Oper Frankfurt, we provide school pupils with special cultural experiences as part of the Helaba Classics programme. During concert visits, they meet renowned musicians and discover the world of classical music at first hand. In this way, we give young people direct access to classical music.

International Charlemagne Prize

A strong Europe needs people who take responsibility and help shape its future. As part of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe’s premium sponsorship programme, we support the City of Aachen’s International Charlemagne Prize. In doing so, we promote dialogue on Europe’s future.

Anyone who wants to strengthen a company’s long-term viability must also invest in the long-term viability of society.

Petra Sandner

Chief Sustainability Officer

Porträtaufnahme von Petra Sander

Diversity and democratic responsibility

Diversity Charter

“When diversity wins, everyone wins.” We share this philosophy of the Diversity Charter. Through our diversity policy and our diversity management, we promote equal opportunities and a range of perspectives within the company. In doing so, we have a specific target: by 2030, the proportion of female managers is to rise to 33 per cent.

Charter of Democracy

In spring 2026, we signed the ‘Charter of Democracy’ – an initiative by Hessian companies that promotes employees’ involvement in local politics. In doing so, we support our colleagues’ involvement in local politics as well as dialogue on democracy, diversity and social responsibility.

For our staff

Promoting diversity. Fostering exchange. Our networks and communities bring people, knowledge and different perspectives together – and create space for networking, mutual support and new ideas.

Networks

HelaPride

“Diversity over uniformity”: HelaPride promotes diversity and an open corporate culture, raises awareness, fosters dialogue and is committed to a respectful working environment.

HelaWiN – Women in Network

HelaWiN promotes equality of opportunity, collaboration and mutual support. Through discussion forums and workshops, the network empowers women both professionally and personally.

HelaNations

HelaNations connects colleagues from different backgrounds. With personal points of contact and a mentoring programme, the network promotes dialogue, support and diversity.

NextGeneration

Since 2022, NextGeneration has been connecting young colleagues across the entire Helaba Group. The network promotes the exchange of ideas, new contacts and cross-departmental collaboration.

Hela:B:Free

Hela:B is actively committed to inclusion and the removal of barriers. The network highlights different perspectives and promotes equal participation for all.

Company sports

Company sports combine physical activity, cross-departmental interaction and team spirit. With around 20 different sports on offer at our sites, colleagues have a wide range of opportunities to get active.

Communities

HelabaTransform

HelabaTransform connects colleagues to discuss digital trends and innovations. The community promotes transparency, knowledge sharing and the digital transformation of the Helaba Group.

Helaba AI Champions

The Helaba AI Champions share their AI expertise across all departments, support the roll-out of AI and promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Process Community

The Process Community brings colleagues together to simplify processes in a practical way and make them more efficient. In doing so, it promotes the cross-departmental exchange of knowledge.

HelaProjektNet

HelaProjektNet connects project managers and promotes cross-departmental exchange on project management methods and best practices.

Helaba Storyteller

On LinkedIn, the HelabaStorytellers share personal insights into their day-to-day work and their projects. In this way, they bring our corporate culture and career opportunities to life for an external audience.

Change Agent Community

The Change Agents facilitate change within Helaba. As change ambassadors, they encourage cross-departmental dialogue and support communication.

YoungTalents

The YoungTalents Community brings together apprentices, trainees, work experience students and part-time students. It provides a space for networking and exchange.

New Work Scout Community

The New Work Scouts link the New Work project to different departments and sites. They encourage dialogue and support the introduction and further development of new forms of collaboration.

Office Management

Office Management provides support where organisation, coordination and structured processes are required; it brings people together and collaboratively develops approaches to day-to-day work.
Helaba

With strong regional roots and an international network, we support the business sector, savings banks and the public sector. Here, we explain what sets Helaba apart from other banks. 

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Strategy and Objectives

We focus our development on our customers, partners and staff. To this end, we have identified three strategic areas of focus. 

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