75,000 euros for clubs: Brandenburg an der Havel relies on community!

75,000 euros for clubs: Brandenburg an der Havel relies on community!

On November 4, 2025, a remarkable “Do Good Lunch” took place in Brandenburg an der Havel, organized by the Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse (MBS). At this event, representatives from 22 different associations had the opportunity to exchange ideas and receive donations for the second half of 2025. The CEO of MBS, Andreas Schulz, and the mayor of Brandenburg an der Havel, Steffen Scheller, presented a total of almost 75,000 euros to the funded projects, which underlines the importance of local commitment. The city of Brandenburg reports that The funds were awarded to various organizations, including the Brandenburg City Sports Association, the DRK district association and the Nabu regional association.

As early as 2024, MBS has provided over 202,000 euros for volunteer work in the region. This ongoing support shows how important social commitment is to MBS. What is particularly noteworthy is that last year the bank made a total of 4.3 million euros available for social commitment, in addition to a further 8 million euros from profit distributions for charitable purposes.

Diverse projects supported

Business has a crucial responsibility, especially when it comes to supporting social projects. The supported initiatives range from financial support for an education and meeting room for the city sports association to funds for sun protection in the “Wasserhüpfer” daycare center. A botanical circular route run by the Nabu regional association is also supported by the generous donation. Such projects illustrate how important it is to promote education, environmental awareness and social interaction.

In today's world, when companies are increasingly investing in social responsibility, the topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming increasingly important. For many years, the federal government has pursued a systematic CSR policy that calls on companies to comply with both social and environmental standards. This responsibility does not end at national borders; International standards require a global level playing field. According to BMas Today, companies are called upon to fulfill their human rights due diligence obligations, which will be regulated by law for companies from 2023.

Economic framework conditions

The current economic situation is putting companies to the test. American Airlines says it plans to eliminate a small number of management and support positions to increase efficiency and align its workforce with current business needs. Despite high revenue, the airline faces costly challenges, resulting in a net loss of $114 million. Complex economic contexts, such as those that can also be observed in the reduction of jobs in companies, require efforts from society as a whole and a focus on social responsibility. Times Now News reports, that these developments affect not only American Airlines, but also other major airlines that have announced similar levels of job cuts to respond to falling demand.

Overall, it shows that commitment to social projects and taking social challenges into account are crucial in the corporate context. With its commitment, MBS makes a valuable contribution to strengthening the community in Brandenburg an der Havel and beyond, while the current economic situation underlines the need to balance efficiency and social responsibility.