Sparkasse Coburg-Lichtenfels supports important projects with 15,500 euros!

Sparkasse Coburg-Lichtenfels supports important projects with 15,500 euros!

The Sparkasse Coburg – Lichtenfels has once again shown itself to be a committed supporter of regional projects. On November 16, 2025, the Sparkasse Foundation handed over a total of 15,500 euros to five selected initiatives in the region. The ceremonial check presentation took place in the impressive art collections of Veste Coburg, a location that is very popular for cultural events.

Since its founding in 1996, the foundation has supported almost 300 projects with more than 1.36 million euros. This impressive balance sheet not only underlines the Sparkasse's commitment to art and culture, but also its vision in promoting various areas of society.

Variety of funded projects

The funded projects are a diverse mix and reflect the cultural diversity of the region. These include:

• Die Ausstellung **Burg, Schloss, Fränkische Krone – 800 Jahre Veste Coburg**, die bis zum 9. November 2025 die Geschichte dieser markanten Festung beleuchtet.
• Die Renovierung des Kinder- und Jugendtreffs in Weidach, die jungen Menschen einen ansprechenden Raum für Freizeit und Begegnung bieten wird.
• Das interkulturelle Kunst- und Friedensprojekt in Vierzehnheiligen, das mit der Wanderausstellung „Kommt zusammen! Moschee, Kirche, Synagoge“ von Fotograf Jochen Gewecke auf die kulturelle Vielfalt unserer Gesellschaft aufmerksam macht.
• Ein musikalisches Lesungsprogramm mit dem Titel „Dass ein gutes Deutschland blühe…“, das die Zeit nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg thematisiert.
• Ein Kooperationsprojekt zur Feier von 200 Jahren Johann Strauss (Sohn), welches eine Ausstellung und ein Festkonzert umfasst und die Verbindung von Strauss zur Stadt Coburg beleuchtet.

New impulses for the foundation's work

The Sparkasse has also decided to donate 2.5 million euros to increase the foundation's assets to a total of 5 million euros. This in turn creates additional scholarships and funding opportunities, particularly in the area of ​​education. This expansion of the foundation's purposes shows the desire to support charitable projects in the areas of geriatric care, youth care, nature and environmental protection, international understanding, sport, culture and education.

The Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, as the largest non-governmental sponsor of art and culture in Germany, invested over 130 million euros in various art and culture projects in 2023. This not only benefits urban areas, but also rural regions. Special programs offer Sparkasse customers, for example, free entry on certain days or discounts for events, which are intended to promote the accessibility of culture to the general public. These diverse commitments, including support for the youth music competition “Jugend musiziert”, make cultural support tangible.

Overall, it shows that Sparkasse Coburg – Lichtenfels is not only an important player in the financial sector, but also a reliable partner in shaping a vibrant cultural landscape. The applications submitted to the foundation for funding prove that many initiatives can rely on active support. How long this cultural support will last remains to be seen - but what is certain is that it makes a significant contribution to regional identity.

For further information about the projects and funding opportunities, it is worth taking a look at Wiesentbote, which summarizes all the details. Those too Savings Bank offers comprehensive information about their cultural commitment. In addition, it illuminates German Savings Banks and Giro Association the possibilities and successes of their art funding throughout Germany.