KPMG Foundation

Giving back to our communities, #Together #ForBetter, is an essential part of life at KPMG and an integral part of our values, culture, and Impact Plan. We believe it is our responsibility to help and play an active part in our communities across Belgium. To further boost our efforts in this area, we are proud to announce the launch our very own KPMG Foundation.

The KPMG Foundation acts as a catalyst in the mobilization of KPMG and its people in giving back to our communities. More than providing an avenue for giving, the Foundation helps drive KPMG’s mission to be a socially responsible, civic-minded organization and promotes a culture in which our people thrive personally and professionally.

The Foundation will group together all our philanthropic activities in Belgium, including our:

• main ESG partnerships, such as with Kom op Tegen Kanker, YouthStart and MyMachine;
• fundraising activities;
• pro bono work;
• disaster relief responses; and
• volunteering projects proposed by our people

Through our KPMG Foundation, we want to give our people the opportunity and time to make a real difference in the communities and charities they care about. By giving every person the opportunity to submit a volunteer work project, we aim to motivate everyone to get actively involved and make an impact. Because only #Together can we make a real difference and achieve a collective goal of 3,750 hours of volunteering per year.

Not only is this a unique opportunity to truly make a difference, it’s also a great way to connect with others, gain a sense of purpose, develop new perspectives, and learn new skills!

Go Ocean is a Ghent-based organization focused on restoring marine ecosystems and building ocean resilience in the face of climate change. Through projects like coral reef restoration, mangrove reforestation, and eco-concrete innovations, they drive environmental and social impact across the globe.

Through the KPMG Foundation, volunteers joined a beach cleanup effort, collecting plastic waste and debris along the coast. Their contribution supported Go Ocean’s mission to protect marine life and promote healthier, more sustainable oceans.

BruZelle is a Brussels-based organization that fights period poverty by distributing free menstrual products and raising awareness around menstruation. Its mission is to ensure dignity, inclusion, and access to essential hygiene products for all.

Through the KPMG Foundation, volunteers supported BruZelle by assembling kits filled with menstrual supplies and informational leaflets. Their efforts helped to deliver practical aid and a powerful message of solidarity to individuals in vulnerable situations.

Accueil Botanique is a day center in the heart of Liège that supports individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, or social exclusion. The center offers vital services such as meals, showers, laundry facilities, and social counselling, all within a safe and welcoming space.

Through the KPMG Foundation, volunteers helped to prepare and distribute breakfast, cleaned the dining areas, and provided a warm atmosphere of respect and care, helping to ensure guests felt seen, supported, and connected during their visit.

Ganspoel is a Belgian care and education center supporting children and young people with visual impairments, intellectual disabilities, and autism. The center fosters an inclusive, nurturing environment where each child can thrive through personalized care.

Through the KPMG Foundation, volunteers supported Ganspoel’s annual ‘Jongerenhoogdag’ celebration, guiding children through a day of fun activities such as petting zoos, karting, and shows. By offering assistance and encouragement, the team helped ensure a joyful, safe, and unforgettable experience for all participants.

Community Kitchen is an organization focused on addressing food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to people who are hungry, homeless, or vulnerable in Brussels. Meals are carefully prepared and portioned in their kitchen, then distributed across the city by various local NGOs.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our volunteers helped in the preparation of the meals, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive vital assistance, contributing to a stronger, more compassionate society.

Tongelsbos is a Belgian school that has been supporting vulnerable children for over 60 years, providing specialized education and guidance. The school helps students with special needs to overcome challenges, enabling them to develop into confident individuals ready to integrate into society.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our volunteers played an important role in the school’s fundraising concert for its building restoration. Volunteers assisted with guest reception, bar service, and post-event cleanup, ensuring a smooth and successful event that raised vital funds for the project.

KIDS is dedicated to providing specialized educational and therapeutic support to children with special needs, including physical disabilities and developmental challenges. The organization focuses on personalized care to help children reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our volunteers contributed by maintaining outdoor spaces, cleaning areas for new classrooms, organizing storage rooms, and helping to ensure that the children and staff benefit from a safe and welcoming environment.

Equi-Libres, founded in 2016, provides equine-assisted therapy and nature-based activities to support the emotional and social well-being of individuals, fostering confidence and personal growth through meaningful interactions with horses.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our volunteers helped Equi-Libres enhancing its facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for its therapeutic programs.

Dores vzw is a care farm which offers a sanctuary and meaningful day activities for individuals with disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and psychological challenges. Through therapeutic activities, Dores fosters personal growth, social inclusion, and a strong sense of community.

Under the KPMG Foundation, our dedicated volunteers supported Dores by engaging in various essential tasks, including greenhouse maintenance, rabbit house construction, and fieldwork.

Boccia is a sport that creates opportunities and removes barriers, which allows all people with disabilities to exercise and play sports in a healthy way. It is very similar to petanque. Boccia is supported by Boccia Belgium and their aim is to establish a national team of Boccia players.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers are supporting Boccia Belgium by helping out during three major Boccia events. 

The Foundation Forêt de Soignes is responsible of managing the Sonian Forest, which comprises more than 5,000 hectares of woodland across Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers will help protect and preserve the Forêt de Soignes by managing invasive plants and blocking wild paths, by removing sheaths from young trees, and by cleaning-up litter and other debris, among other activities.

River Cleanup is a global network organization that prevents plastic from reaching our oceans by cleaning rivers. Their aim is to collect as much trash as possible from the rivers, and to change behavior and awareness so that plastic waste no longer reaches the rivers at all.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers are participating in cleanup operations in the area around Liège, Wallonia, where floods occurred in 2021. 

Founded in memory of Eline Moeremans, the non-profit organization Ferm' Eline is an inclusive, warm, safe, and accessible place for vulnerable youth or young adults, helping them find healing and peace in the nature of the Ardennes and close to animals. It is a place where young people from psychiatry and special youth care can recharge and develop together with the people who are important to them.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers are supporting Ferm’Eline by lending a helping hand with the renovation of the guest house and gardening.

Canal It Up is an association founded by a group of young people from Brussels who wanted to save the beauty of their beloved city’s waterways. Their aim is to have a clean, plastic-free Brussels canal where nature also has its place.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers are taking on the Brussels Canal challenge. They are supporting Canal It UP by spending half a day cleaning the Brussels canal by kayak.

Feestvarken vzw is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing joy and celebration to children who face challenging circumstances. Their primary mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or situation, experiences the magic and happiness of celebrating their birthday.

Through the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers help with packing birthday boxes, painting, and Do-It-Yourself work. They also help with warehouse work (replenishing stock, folding wrapping paper, cutting ribbons, replenishing shelves).

Escalpade is a non-profit organization in Walloon Brabant. Their aim is to promote and carry out any pedagogical, social, cultural, or educational project for people with disabilities, through organizing daycare, leisure, or teaching activities.

Under the KPMG Foundation, our KPMG volunteers are supporting Escalpade by spending a day maintaining their garden and parking facilities, as well as developing a new vegetable garden.