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Administration

The administration and governance of the Deaconess Foundation is based on the principle of good governance.

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We are a social foundation group

Deaconess Foundation’s forms of activity have evolved over 156 years of operation according to the prevailing social situation and needs.

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Deaconess Foundation: Nonprofit actions

Our work targets people in most vulnerable situation. We always work and influence on three levels: the level of a individual person, community and society.

Rinnekodit: Health and social services

Rinnekodit is a part of the social foundation group of the Deaconess Foundation.

We are also involved in educational activities

We are also owners of the Diakonia College of Finland and the Diaconia University of Applied Sciences.

Administration

The administration and governance of the Deaconess Foundation is based on the principle of good governance. Finance is planned so as to avoid unnecessary risks and to ensure a positive impact on the wider society.

The administration of the Helsinki Deaconess Institute Foundation sr is determined mainly by the Foundations Act and via the Good Governance of Foundations guidelines of the Council of Finnish Foundations.

As a foundation, we also comply with the Limited Liabilities Companies Act, general legislation, and the operational rules of the authorities governing the activity of foundations. This encompasses the tax and registration authorities, our foundation’s own rules, and the policy and other instructions provided by the board of the foundation.

Governing bodies

The Deaconess Foundation’s Delegation is a statutory body of 12–18 members. It elects the Board members and its chairperson and vice chairperson. The Board has 5–8 members. The term of office for the Delegation and the Board is three years.

In addition to its duties under the Foundations Act, the Board of Directors, among other things, strengthens the group strategy and monitors its implementation. The Board of Directors also appoints the CEO, who heads the group’s operations, and is appointed by the Board of Directors to chair the Group Management Board.