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A year with Partnership Foundation In 2013 an educational and consultancy centre Open Garden became fully operational, through which not only us but also our colleagues from other significant

We also verified that sample environmental solutions and sharing of practical experience from the operation of passive objects in Údolní are far more effective in education and inspiration than the

3 A year with Partnership Foundation In 2013 an educational and consultancy centre Open Garden became fully operational, through which not only us but also our colleagues from other significant environmental organizations gained a perfect background for our work. We also verified that sample environmental solutions and sharing of practical experience from the operation of passive objects in Údolní are far more effective in education and inspiration than the best courses and publications. The newly opened compound welcomed in 2013 around 9,000 visitors; the smallest, school groups, seniors or company or foreign people interested in ecological constructions. Throughout the year we fully devoted to our main topics environmental education, friendly mobility, public areas, water, trees, sustainable tourism and last but not least grant support for projects of nonprofit organizations, communities, schools and other partners. Great effort and professional capacity was paid to the administrative of the Block Grant for NPO from Swiss assistance and to the preparation of grant scheme for NPO financed by funds of the European Economic Area. In particular thanks to these resources we were able to keep the total amount of grants awarded to high level almost 50 million Czech crowns. We are thankful to all our donors and partners, our Foundation staff members and also members of the administrative bodies, thanks to whom we can continue to help people take care of the environment. Miroslav Kundrata director CEO Jiří Francek president of the board

4 Who we are? awards grants provides professional services educates both children and adults brings foreign know-how organizes educational campaigns We are a part of the international Evironmental Partnership Association. What do we want? reinforce active access of communities to care for the environment and the role of civil society motivate companies to social responsibility promote equal partnership of non-profit sector, public administration and business inspire professional public by using modern friendly technologies and renewable resources page 2 3

5 Our Topics Public spaces Traffic calming and safe ways to schools Greenery in cities and landscape Water management Sustainable tourism and bicycle tourism Renewable sources of energy Green buildings Protection of nature and cultural heritage Engaging the public in decision making Education of children and adults Corporate social responsibility

Our People Board of Directors page 4 5 Jiří

Monika Kašparová, vice-president of the board

Blanka Malinová Andreas Beckmann Blažena

Petr Dobrý Supervisory Board Jiří Hartmann,

6 Our People Board of Directors page 4 5 Jiří Francek, chairman of the board of directors Monika Kašparová, vice-president of the board Petr Hlobil Jitka Klinkerová Čestmír Klos Blanka Malinová Andreas Beckmann Blažena Hušková Zdeněk Hotař Jan Dungel Ladislav Miko Petr Dobrý Supervisory Board Jiří Hartmann, chairman of the supervisory board Jaroslav Kratochvíl Jiří Hrbáček

7 Our team Management Miroslav Kundrata, director CEO Tomáš Růžička, executive director Markéta Janíčková, financial director Michal Veselý, director of development Petr Kazda, commercial manager, director of Partnerství, public benefit organization

9 Where and how are we helping?

10 Where and how are we helping? Open Garden playful garden: 12 educational posts on the subject of natural phenomena passive house: guided tours of the unique construction counseling: seat of important environmental organizations education: seminars and lessons for children and adults rent: unconventional spaces for seminars and conferences culture: thematic events and exhibitions April Opening ceremony of the Open garden took place symbolically on Earth Day and attracted 1,000 visitors. October page 8 9 Pumpkin carving, tasting unusual pumpkin dishes and fun activities on interactive posts of the Open garden 700 visitors enjoyed all of that on the Pumpkin Festival.

11 In the attractive environment of the Open garden there are organized conferences, seminars or workshops.

12 Where and how are we helping? Public Spaces 35 facilitations of public meetings 19 educational seminars 12 round tables for local action groups sold more than 500 thematic books on public space 9 e-learning programs on organizing the City Under the Lid conference implementation of the series of practical workshops Communities Movers methodological leadership of the Housing Estates are Alive programme of the OKD Foundation publication of PROSTORY: Průvodce tvorbou a obnovou veřejných prostranství (transl. SPACES: A Guide to the creation and renovation of public spaces) implementation of discussion forums and happenings of the project REpublic Brno April-June Almost 200 active participants went through the educational series of seminars of the Communities Movers. May page In Brno we co-organized first celebration called The City Day. In gently way it pointed out, how several changes could help people and their life in harmony with the environment.

13 November At the first discussion forum of the REpublic Brno the most pressing issues of the Brno public space were discussed.

14 Where and how are we helping? Trees, Water and Landscape 28 grants for taking care of trees and greenery in total ammount 528,000 CZK helping to plant 1,134 trees treatment of 21 significant trees certified by arborists in the project Healthy trees for tomorrow 19 grants in total amount of nearly 864,000 CZK to promote the responsible use of water publication of the results of the first year s student competition focused on innovative projects for water management 36,000 people voting in the Tree of the Year contest 45,000 people from all around the world voting in the European Tree of the Year contest 675 runners of the RunCzech have contributed to tree planting and protection October Tree of the year became the Oak called protector from Višňová which helped by the flood with its trunk. page March For the first time, we awarded three student ideas for better water management in the competition For water.

15 We encourage tree planting for example, thanks to our grant the trees in Jemnice in Vysočina could have been planted. photo credit: Lenka Grossmannová photo credit: Lenka Grossmannová

16 Where and how are we helping? Sustainable Tourism and Bicycle Tourism 14 grants to support the development of Greenways (600,000 CZK) more than 3,000 participants of 10 cycling events in the series Through the wine region at Moravian Wine Trails promoting 1,000 establishments that use the Cyclists Welcome certificate 5 interpretative cycling trips on Greenways promotion of 3 Festivals of Open Wine Cellars and events Wine from a close look with involving of 120 wineries and participation of more than 4,000 people May Traditional cycling event A week on the bike went this time on the newly marked distant route EuroVelo 9 in South Moravia. We support the development of the Elbe trail as well as other trails called Greenways. page spring-autumn The series of cycling events Through the wine region presents South Moravia from the bike seat.

18 Where and how are we helping? Traffic Calming about CZK 1 million earmarked to promote safe routes to school a record number of 53 projects submitted to the national competition Roads through cities a pilot project Mobility plan for Czech Technology Park in Brno win in the competition of the European Committee with the Mobility Week campaign more than 600 participants in Brno involved in the campaign By Bike to Work 42 schools have joined the We Want to Be Seen competition and 200 pictures were applied the implementation of the Mobility Week in the CTP Brno Thanks to the competition Green light the pedestrian crossing in Meziboří was converted so that the way to school could be safer. page October Within the Mobility Week campaign in Brno it was possible to borrow electrical bikes.

19 September One of the winners of the Roads through cities 2013 competition became the footbridge in Semily.

20 Where and how are we helping? International cooperation Together with four sister organizations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia we create an international organization Environmental Partnership Association (EPA), aimed at support of the activities focusing on protecting the environment, local communities and the society. We are part of the European Cyclists Federation and the European Greenways Association. European Tree of the Year Last year together with our partners we organized the third year of the international survey called European tree. The winner became the Hungarian plane tree from Eger village within the competition of five other trees. The ceremony in European Parliament was attended by 200 prominent guests. page The representative of Czech Republic lime tree from Novodvorská alley took 5 th place.

21 A total of 6 trees from 6 European countries were involved in the survey. A total amount of received votes was 45,137. Photo credit: Lenka Grossmannová

23 Financial Report Partners

24 Financial Report Projects Supported in 2013 In total Number of supported projects: 116 Amount: CZK 49,546,458 Greenery in cities and landscape CZK 528, grants Water management CZK 863, grants Josef Vavroušek Prize CZK 40,000 1 grant Environmental education CZK 460,000 9 grants Sustainable tourism CZK 600, grants Block grant for non-profit NGOs CZK 46,184, grants Traffic calming CZK 870, grants page 22 23

25 Financial Report Profit and loss account by 31 Dec 2013 (in thousands CZK) Expenses Material expenses 2,404 Services 8,129 Personnel expenses 13,241 Taxes and charges 16 Provided grants 34 Other 5,061 of that, depreciation 4,259 of that, sold securities and deposits, financial expenses 626 Total expenses 28,885 Profits Endowment gifts 4,922 Grants 10,198 revenues from own activities 8,869 revenues from financial investments 722 of that, proceeds from the sale of securities and ownership 624 interests other profits 4,177 of that, settlement of funds 4,090 Total profits 28,888 Profit for the accounting period 3

26 Financial Report Balance sheet (in thousands CZK) by 1 Jan 2013 by 31 Dec 2013 ASSETS fixed assets 154, ,975 current assets 167,515 75,782 total assets 322, ,757 LIABILITIES equity 209, ,976 profit for the 2012 period 3 liabilities 112,944 22,781 Total liabilities 322, ,757 page 24 25

27 Financial Report Trends in endowment registered in the Foundation register (in millions CZK) endowment in total Foundation Investment Fund others CZK million (2013) Trends in approved Foundation contributions (in millions CZK) CZK million (2013)

28 Partners Thanks to all who support us! page Biggest Corporate Donors and Partners

29 EVROPSKÁ UNIE Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj Pro vodu, vzduch a přírodu OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ Biggest Providers of Funding and Grants EVROPSKÁ UNIE Pro vodu, Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj vzduch a přírodu OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ EVROPSKÁ UNIE Pro vodu, EVROPSKÁ UNIE Pro vodu, Fond soudržnosti vzduch a přírodu Fond soudržnosti vzduch a přírodu OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ EVROPSKÁ UNIE Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj Pro vodu, vzduch a přírodu OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ EVROPSKÁ UNIE Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj Pro vodu, vzduch a přírodu OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ EVROPSKÁ UNIE Fond soudržnosti Pro vodu, vzduch a přírodu Another big thank you goes to: OPERAČNÍ PROGRAM EVROPSKÁ UNIE Pro vodu, ŽIVOTNÍ PROSTŘEDÍ Fond soudržnosti vzduch a přírodu Our individual donors, especially the RunCzech runners and those who donated to the Foundation s assets. All volunteers, especially the employees of the IBM Delivery Centre Brno who regularly help maintaining the Open Garden. The full list of corporate donors and partners and providers of subsidies and grants is provided in a detailed annual report on

30 Contact Nadace Partnerství Údolní 33, Brno, Czech Republic phone: Identification number: VAT ID: CZ Help us to improve the environment! How? become a partner donate on-line donate by your services and know-how buy a gift voucher More on graphic design: František Eliáš, photo cerdit: Nadace Partnerství archive (unless stated otherwise) inspcriptions and pictures: employees and members of the Board of directors and Supervisory Board of the Partnership Foundation.

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