The Assembly of Delegates of Winterhilfe Switzerland has adopted the annual financial statement for the fiscal year 2024/2025
10.11.2025 | from Winterhilfe Switzerland
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10.11.2025, Despite increased donations, Winterhilfe reports negative figures for the second consecutive year (CHF -1,567,584, previous year: CHF -2,498,775). In its 89th fiscal year, the aid organisation supported over 47,000 people.
More legacies and smaller proceeds from fundraising
In the fiscal year 2024/2025, Winterhilfe Switzerland was once again able to count on great solidarity: the total of received donations rose to CHF 6,334,780 (previous year: CHF 5,610,987). Winterhilfe Switzerland received more legacies and contributions from foundations, but the proceeds from fundraising fell from CHF 3,686,513 in the previous year to CHF 3,323,935.
Promoting health and social participation
In the reporting year, Winterhilfe incurred project expenses of CHF 6,658,059. The most cost-intensive projects are healthcare costs, child support, and clothing assistance. Winterhilfe alleviates financial emergencies for people on the poverty line. Those burdened by rising costs of living must forgo much. With its services, Winterhilfe contributes to the health and social participation of those affected, enabling relief and moments of happiness.
Among the guests: former Federal Councillor Samuel Schmid
The assembly of delegates, organised by Winterhilfe Baselland, was led by President Prof. Dr. med. Thierry Carrel and Managing Director Monika Stampfli. Guest participant was Honorary President, former Federal Councillor Samuel Schmid. Greetings were conveyed by Daniel Spinnler, President of Liestal, Thomi Jourdan, Vice-President of the Government Council of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, and City and Cantonal Councillor Pascale Meschberger. Monika Stampfli, who will leave Winterhilfe at the end of January 2026, was bid farewell. The future Managing Director, Valérie Grüter, used the opportunity to introduce herself to the delegates. Central board member Roberto Agosta was confirmed in office for another three years.
Press contact:
Esther Güdel, Communication, esther.guedel@winterhilfe.ch, Tel. 044 269 40 51
Dr. Roland Plattner-Steinmann, Vice-President and President of Winterhilfe Baselland, praesidium.baselland@winterhilfe.ch, 079 874 06 55
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Winterhilfe Switzerland
Winterhilfe Switzerland was founded in the context of the economic crisis of the 1930s. The consequences of this world economic crisis reached their peak in Switzerland in the winter of 1935/36, with over 100,000 people unemployed.
This economically dramatic situation led the federal government to expand the already existing unemployment insurance. However, the benefits of the fund were not regulated nationwide but were handled regionally, sometimes even at the municipal level with significant differences.
The financial hardship was particularly noticeable during the winter months when additional expenses for heating materials, sturdy shoes, winter clothing, or more expensive vegetables and fruit arose. For the affected people, it was truly about survival: the risk of freezing or starving was great, and people could suffer lasting damage from inadequate nutrition.
Federal, cantonal, and welfare officials agreed that a 'comprehensive action to support the victims of the economic crisis' was urgently needed.
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Source: Winterhilfe Switzerland, Press release
Original article published on: Die Delegiertenversammlung der Winterhilfe Schweiz hat die Jahresrechnung für das Geschäftsjahr 2024/2025 verabschiedet