Facts and Figures
In 2023, the Reka Foundation for Holiday Aid enabled 792 socially and economically disadvantaged families and single parents and 1’740 children to enjoy a week’s holiday in Reka’s holiday facilities and Swiss youth hostels. Compared to the previous year, the number of families supported increased by 9.6%. Nevertheless, the target of 1’000 family arrangements could not be reached, even two years after the protective coronavirus measures have been lifted. The main reason for this were the declining registrations since the pandemic on the part of our partner institutions. Furthermore, numerous registrations had to be refused because they failed to fulfil the requirements for participation. The Foundation also granted financial support to homes, foundations and organisations for running holiday camps for children and young people with impairments. 270 youngsters benefited from this. In 2023, the Foundation spent a total of CHF 1.4 million on beneficiaries, which represents an increase of 9.2% compared to the previous year.
The Foundation will endeavour to continuously increase the number of holiday arrangements organised in the coming years. Demand should significantly increase again in 2024, especially as a result of the effects of the current reduction in purchasing power (inflation). This badly affects low-income earners, which very often include single parents and large families. In 2023, the Foundation realised a loss of CHF 34’004. In addition to donations from patrons and legacies, the Swiss Travel Fund Reka dedicated CHF 528’025 to the Foundation for its further development. The Foundation’s equity capital amounts to CHF 4.2 million. The Foundation’s accounts are reviewed by BDO AG, Bern.
In 2024, the Foundation aims to offer 1’100 holiday arrangements to disadvantaged families. Continuous expansion is planned for the coming years. To be able to finance these projects further benefactors must be recruited.
