Gearbulk Integrated Report 2023 - Report - Page 117
INTEGRATED REPORT 2023
Gearbulk Giving Back
Gearbulk has a long history of Giving Back. To formalise these
e昀昀orts, the Gearbulk Solidarity Fund (GBSF) was established
in 2020 in response to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic
to provide additional 昀椀nancial support to Gearbulk’s frontline workers, our seafarers. The success of the original set
up paved the way for the fund to continue with an expanded
scope of supporting other causes and initiatives.
In 2023, the GBSF continued its impactful contributions to
various causes, embodying Gearbulk’s commitment to Giving
Back. In Norway, the fund allocated a sum to Sykehusklovnene
(Hospital Clowns), an organisation renowned for bringing
joy and normalcy to children in hospitals. Meanwhile, in the
Gearbulk Singapore o昀케ce, a di昀昀erent approach was taken
with Donations-in-kind. A tailored list of essential items was
procured for the Singapore Children Society, emphasising the
tangible impact of direct donations. This hands-on approach
not only provided essential resources but also fostered a
sense of ful昀椀llment among employees as they witnessed
the immediate impact of their contributions. Such initiatives
exemplify Gearbulk’s enduring dedication to making a meaningful di昀昀erence in communities worldwide.
117
