Corporate philanthropy: our commitment to society

We are a major sponsor of Paris Musées and the principal patron of the Petit Palais

Groupe BPCE has been actively supporting the Petit Palais, the Paris City Museum of Fine Arts, since 2023 through three major initiatives:

• Funding the restoration of the peristyle and its fresco created by Paul Baudoüin (1844–1931) ;
• Helping showcase the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions ;
• Supporting the work carried out under the museum’s climate plan.

Launched in 2025, the restoration of the peristyle and its fresco, entitled “Les Saisons et les Jours” (The Seasons and the Days), a work by the painter Paul Baudoüin, was a landmark project that drew on the expertise of a wide range of skilled workers, conservators, and heritage artisans engaged in an environmentally responsible approach. Since its unveiling in May 2026, visitors to the museum have been able to rediscover the beauty of this masterpiece.

Groupe BPCE’s sponsorship is also helping the Petit Palais accelerate its energy transition. Several practical measures have already been launched, including upgrading the lighting under the great glass roof and renovating the museum’s windows.

Photo: peristyle of the Petit Palais and its monumental fresco ‘The Seasons and the Days’ by Paul Baudoüin.

We preserve France’s maritime heritage with the Caisse d’Epargne Belem Foundation

The Caisse d’Epargne Belem Foundation invites everyone to come aboard the three-masted Belem, either at sea, to experience life as a crew member, or at the quayside during its port calls across Europe to tour this nautical monument and meet the ship’s professional sailors.

A historic monument that sails the seas

Thanks to the conservation work carried out by the Caisse d’Epargne Belem Foundation, the three-master became one of the very first ships to be listed as a historic monument in 1984. A civilian training ship, it is also the world’s oldest tall ship to take members of the public to sea. And as the last surviving great French sailing ship of the 19^th century, it has the honor of representing France at major international tall ship gatherings.

130 years/130 young people: a pathway to social and professional integration for young people

To celebrate, in 2026, the 130^th anniversary of the Belem’s launch and maiden voyage, Caisse d’Epargne pursued its public-interest mission for young people by welcoming aboard 130 young people from every region of France, identified by its partner associations specializing in social integration. This enabled these youngsters to enjoy an exceptional immersive, hands-on adventure that encouraged them to push their limits, step out of their comfort zone, and connect with others in an inspiring natural setting.

60 000 trainees welcomed aboard since 1986

50 000 visitors a year

Visit the Caisse d’Epargne Belem Foundation website

Photo : ©Pierre Bouras

We help you succeed with the Banque Populaire Foundation 

Sometimes all it takes to unlock a person’s talent is a helping hand given at the right moment. That is the whole purpose of the Banque Populaire Corporate Foundation, which offers tangible proof that success comes in many forms and is within everyone’s reach. Founded in 1992, it supports individuals’ life projects in three areas: music, disability, and the applied arts.

Once candidates have been selected by expert panels, the Foundation provides the winners with three years of financial support and mentoring services, along with access to the assistance of its extensive network to help them bring their projects to fruition. This support reflects Banque Populaire’s cooperative and social commitment. Of the 1,042 award-winners since the Foundation was created, 557 were people with disabilities, 321 were instrumentalists, 119 were fine craftspeople, and 45 were composers. Grants range from €1,000 to €15,000 per year per project.

What does it take to apply? Talent and ambition matter, of course, but above all, it takes a big heart and determination.

1 042 award-winners since its creation

Visit the Banque Populaire Fondation website

Nous agissons pour une transition juste et solidaire en harmonie avec la planète avec la Fondation Crédit Coopératif

Crédit Coopératif’s work is rooted in a deep commitment to the common good. This is the reason why the bank decided, 42 years ago, to set up its foundation to promote the social & solidarity-based economy (SSE). Convinced that the SSE offers a way forward in meeting the many challenges of our time, the Crédit Coopératif Foundation aims to be a source of support that speeds up the pace of change in the SSE sector and extends its influence in the service of a fairer, more inclusive society by seeking to give greater leverage to its actions.

The Crédit Coopératif Foundation pursues three objectives:

• To drive change across the SSE ecosystem (through its national partnerships)
• To support local projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (through the Inspiration Awards in the SSE)
• To encourage the engagement of the Crédit Coopératif group’s employees through its employee-led program, Engagé(e) mon Asso a du prix (“Committed: My Cause Counts”).

For its 2023–2027 program, the Foundation has identified three areas of focus for the SSE through its national partnerships. It supports methods that strengthen collective empowerment for a fair and inclusive transition, an innovative and inclusive new generation of SSE leaders, and the dissemination and practical transfer of SSE knowledge and tools.

Every year, the ‘Inspiration Awards in the SSE sector’ support some sixty projects across all of France. Open to all SSE organizations as defined by the French law of July 31, 2014, the competition rewards local projects that serve the public interest in sectors as varied as culture, employment, education, ecology, health, citizenship, inclusion, and the promotion of the SSE.

238 projects supported since 2023

2,4 M€ donated to SSE organizations between 2023 and 2025

Visit the Crédit Coopératif Foundation website

We support culture with Natixis

Natixis has been involved as a sponsor in a great many cultural projects since 2006. It is now providing long-term support to institutions that highlight the treasures of our cultural heritage, particularly in the areas of painting and music.

In the visual arts, Natixis regularly partners with museums by supporting exhibitions, helping thousands of visitors discover masterpieces both old and new.

Committed to passing on culture and helping foster the emergence of new talent, Natixis has supported the Opéra national de Paris since 2015 as a “Founding Patron of the Academy” and “Patron of the Musicians in Residence program” and, since 2022, as a “Founding Patron of the Conductors in Residence program.”

Visit Natixis website

Artists and craftsmen in residence at the Paris Opera Academy.
Crédit photo : Studio J’adore ce que vous faites/ OnP