Investing in solidarity: S612 Foundation
True to our values, Lifento is offering investors the chance to join forces by taking part in a solidarity financing initiative through the payment of a proportion of their dividends to the S612 Foundation. The aim is to support social projects of general interest, in line with Lifento's ethical, responsible and committed property investment policy.
Founded by Lifento in July 2021 and placed under the sponsorship of the Fondation de France, the S612 Foundation aims to support, promote and accompany initiatives in favour of vulnerable people in the childhood, health and education sectors, both in France and internationally.
Why calling it S612
The name of the foundation refers to asteroid B 612, where the Little Prince lives in Saint-Exupéry's book. By choosing this evocative name and replacing the letter 'B' with the letter 'S' for « solidarity », the S612 Foundation is positioning itself at the heart of the « Finance galaxy » as a place where actions and dialogue are dedicated to children in difficulty and are promoting socially responsible finance.
An innovative mechanism
The foundation is financed through an innovative mechanism of dividend shares in all Lifento funds. Investors are therefore invited to freely give up 1/10th of their dividends to benefit the projects supported by the S612 Foundation. Lifento has contributed an equivalent amount to the payments already made via these shares.
Discover the supported projects
For 2024/2025, the S612 Foundation has chosen to continue its partnerships with associations already supported :
La maison de Marthe et Marie, supported since 2022, offers a shared, supportive housing solution for expectant mothers in difficulty. By contributing to the running costs of this establishment, the Foundation is helping to provide an inclusive space where mothers can rebuild their lives in a secure environment, while preparing to welcome their child in the best possible conditions.
The Association Léa, supported since 2023, helps families of disabled children to better manage their daily lives, both at home and in hospital, and provides support to these same families in the cumbersome administrative procedures involved in applying for aid. This helps parents to manage the complexity of these procedures, which they are immediately and permanently confronted with when applying for files. The donation from the S612 Foundation has enabled us to open offices in Paris, where we can welcome parents and their children in person.
The Association Les Papillons, supported since 2023, aims to change the law and attitudes to incest, and to help victims and their families rebuild their lives following this trauma. Through a system of letterboxes in schools and sports centres, the association provides practical solutions to help children, organisations and parents combat incest and bullying at school. The funds received by the association have been used to set up the psychological centre, professionalising the analysis of the words received in the letterboxes.
The Helebor Association, supported since 2023, carries out various activities of general interest and assistance of a social and scientific nature with a view to enhancing, promoting and supporting the development and dissemination of palliative care in France. The specific project we are supporting will create the first national platform for clinical and fundamental research into children's pain, particularly pain following amputation (known as phantom pain).
The Association Equiphoria, supported in 2022 and again this year, welcomes people with disabilities every year. This institute for neurological rehabilitation using hippotherapy provides personalized care aimed at improving their autonomy and quality of life, thanks to a global therapeutic approach combining evolving knowledge in the field of neuroscience and the use of horses. Thanks to the S612 Foundation support, Equiphoria was able to acquire 2 horses in 2022, enabling patients suffering from severe pathologies to develop their full potential. This year, we hope to expand the stable with 2 new horses.
A solidary dynamic
And it's only just begun! As Alfred de Crépy, Director of Asset Management at Lifento and president of the S612 Foundation, points out: « With the experience of the Fondation de France and the involvement of an independent college responsible for selecting the beneficiary projects, we are keen to launch a process that provides a concrete illustration of what a socially responsible investment policy should be, by bringing on board a large number of financial players, well beyond Lifento. »
