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15.
mBank and social corporate responsibility
15.1.
mBank Foundation
mBank Foundation (mFoundation), which is an expression of the social
involvement of mBank, was established in 1994 as one of the first corporate
foundations in the banking sector. The mission of mFoundation is to act in
support of enhancing education and quality of life of the society through
actions coherent with the image and policy of the Bank.
In 2014 mFoundation celebrated its 20th anniversary, previously operating as
BRE Bank Foundation. The name and the strategy of the Foundation changed
in the wake of the Bank’s rebranding. mFoundation set a new aim for itself
which is included in the strategy for 2012-2016 under the name “m like mathematics” (“m jak
matemetyka”). The new strategy focuses on mathematics education. mBank is convinced that, thanks to
the new strategy of the Foundation, it will contribute to the development of mathematical skills of young
Poles. Recognising that mathematics is the basis of logical thinking, the Foundation wants to develop and
stimulate mathematical reasoning as well as prove that the ability to calculate effectively is interesting and
necessary in everyday life.
The new strategy was implemented in three main forms: subsidies, the “mPower” (“mPotęga”) grant
programme and the “Masters of mathematics” (“Mistrzowie matematyki”) scholarships. The beneficiaries
of the programmes were children, teenagers, their parents and teachers as well as schools, nongovernmental organisations and institutes of higher education which make efforts to spread mathematical
knowledge in an unconventional and inspiring manner.
Apart from implementing its regular programmes, mFoundation was also engaged in supporting the
employee volunteering programme and social activities undertaken by the Bank’s employees.
Moreover, in 2014 mFoundation initiated and was a partner of the campaign “Mathematics counts”
(“Matematyka się liczy”) in the pages of a daily newspaper “Gazeta Wyborcza”. Debates with experts,
competitions for students and teachers as well as a mathematical picnic with workshops for children and
lectures for parents and teachers concerning modern and effective mathematics education were organised
as part of the campaign.
Grupa mBanku S.A.
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An amount of PLN 2,250 thousand was dedicated for the performance of the statutory tasks of
mFoundation in 2014 with the following structure of expenses:
The costs of the performance of the statutory tasks of
mFoundation in 2014
5% 2%
8%
Mathematical education
Volunteering
Cooperation with CASE
Other
85%
Actions in support of mathematics education
The subsidies programme
Through this programme mFoundation provides one-time financial support to development projects
regarding mathematics and the related-to-mathematics education. Applications for subsidies are accepted
throughout the whole year and they are processed once a month. Non-governmental organisations,
educational establishments and higher education institutions may apply for the support. The subsidised
projects benefited almost 60 thousand direct recipients. The funds of mFoundation enabled the
development of 22 diverse projects of nation- and region-wide scopes, among others: the Competition of
Secondary School Pupils in Mathematics, the international photographic competition “Mathematics through
the lens”, mathematical workshops “Mathematics for nippers” for pre-school children from Babice
municipality or the project “Education through chess in school” promoting the royal game as a tool helping
to develop mathematical competencies in 250 Polish schools.
Moreover, mathematical talents are supported financially through:
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The grant programme “mPower”, which is aimed at developing mathematical skills of the young
generation by inspiring teachers, parents, people with passion for mathematics to look for creative,
attractive ways for children and teenagers to get to know the world of numbers. The programme is
being implemented in cooperation with the Good Network Foundation (Fundacja Dobra Sieć). In 2014,
in the first edition of “mPower”, schools, social organisations, cultural centres and public libraries in the
Masovian and Łódź Voivodeships could apply for grants. Activities performed thanks to the grants of
“mPower” benefited 5.5 thousand direct recipients.
The scholarship programme “Masters of mathematics”, which consists of granting scholarships to
primary, secondary, high school and university students with exceptional talents for science, such as
mathematics. Thanks to the programme children from different backgrounds interested in mathematics
or with above-average academic performance have a chance to pursue further education. In 2014 the
Foundation supported the education of 68 scholarship holders.
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Grupa mBanku S.A.
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The employee volunteering programme
mFoundation helped mBank’s employees to take actions for local communities through the support of the
employee volunteering programme “Let’s Do Good Together” (“Zróbmy razem coś dobrego”), of the sports
volunteering programme “Let’s Run Together for Others” (“Biegnijmy razem dla innych”) and through the
development of the skills volunteering programme.
In 2014, 21 projects were co-financed by mFoundation within the employee volunteering programme “Let’s
Do Good Together” and were implemented by 160 volunteers – the Bank’s employees together with their
families and friends.
Moreover, the Foundation supported selected social activities initiated by the Bank's employees.
Cooperation with the CASE Foundation
Since 2005 mFoundation has been cooperating with the Science Foundation CASE (Center for Social and
Economic Research), co-organising cyclical seminars and issuing accompanying publications. CASE is a
non-profit, international, independent research and advisory centre, focusing on the transformation in
Central and Eastern Europe, Transcaucasia and Central Asia, the European integration and the world
economy. The seminars cover the key issues of the financial sector, public finances, the monetary union
and other current, important questions relating to the economic policy in Poland and in the world. There
were 6 seminars organised within the scope of the cooperation in 2014.
In 2015, mFoundation will continue the implementation of the “m like mathematics” strategy by developing
the existing projects and initiating new ones.
15.2.
Other social – oriented activities
"Tomorrow Belongs to Women"
Since 2008 mBank organises “Tomorrow Belongs to Women" support programme addressed to all female
corporate clients of mBank, managing finances, sitting on management boards or owning enterprises. As
part of the project, the Bank organises meetings with experts, networking discussions and other activities
making it easier for working women to achieve the work-life balance. The key themes of the meetings were
selected based on suggestions from working women given in an Internet questionnaire.
In 2014 3 meetings in the area of “Tomorrow Belongs to Women” initiative took place.
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