Gard's Commitment to Responsible Citizenship
As a global marine insurer, Gard is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen through strategic partnerships, philanthropy, and charitable giving. We believe the greatest impact comes from applying our expertise and resources to areas we understand deeply and where we have a stake. Our focus is therefore on marine-related issues, while also supporting the communities in which we operate. In particular, we have focused on education and training, culture, sports and the environment. We believe in sharing knowledge and expertise to continuously raise standards and foster learning.
Gard corporate donations
Twice a year, Gard makes donations to organisations or charitable causes that align with Gard's commitment to responsible citizenship. We welcome applications via the completion of an application form. If you have not applied to us before and are shortlisted, we will hold a meeting with you to introduce yourself, your organisation and your proposal.
All applications are considered by our Panel twice per year. You will then be notified of the outcome following the Panel meeting if successful.
Application dates for 2026
25 February and 25 September
If you have received donations / funding from us previously, we would appreciate the submission of a summary / report of the impact that our donations / funding has helped you to achieve. For all new applications, whether we have supported you in the past or not, we ask you to outline the outcomes that you hope to achieve and how you intend to measure this.
We are also keen to share the support that Gard gives via these donations / funding so we would welcome information about how, if funding is awarded, you will acknowledge this support to your beneficiaries / supporters.
Eligibility and Terms and conditions
Gard Corporate Donations are primarily made to legal entities with non-profit objectives and activities. Commercial entities cannot apply. Norwegian entities applying must be entered with the Norwegian Register of Non-Profit Organisations.
You can register here: Registrering i Frivillighetsregisteret
Gard Corporate Donations are made twice a year, usually in spring and autumn.
The donation process is mainly directed at Norwegian organisations, but entities from other countries are also welcome to apply. Applications from outside Norway will be handled by our local office and on separate terms and conditions.
The maximum amount you can apply for is NOK 10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies. Each entity can only receive one donation a year.
Submitted applications will be a part of the application review process. Feedback will be given to all applicants approximately 4-6 weeks after the deadline has passed.
If your application is approved, a set of standard terms and conditions will apply when accepting the donation (please see below).
To remain eligible for the donation, we will require that the receiver adhere to the following terms and conditions:
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On request from Gard, confirm that the statements made in the donation application are and remain true and correct.
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On request from Gard, submit a report summarising the benefits of receiving the donation and how the funds were spent.
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Comply with any other requests for information required by Gard related to the donation from the company. This information can be used by Gard for internal and external marketing purposes.
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Failure to meet the conditions of eligibility for the donation can lead to the possible repayment to Gard AS, in part or full, any monies that have been paid.
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Provide an invoice with the appropriate details before a payment can be made, including organisation number/IBAN number /SWIFT code and similar.
