Introduction
The QBE Foundation is the corporate community investment arm of QBE Insurance Group, supporting charities and community organisations through funding, partnerships, volunteering, workplace giving and in-kind support.
History and Background
QBE Insurance Group is a global insurance and reinsurance company, and the QBE Foundation was created to organise and strengthen the company’s charitable and community investment activities. The foundation operates across QBE’s divisions and supports communities through structured funding and employee engagement.
The foundation’s work is connected to QBE’s broader sustainability strategy and is reported through the company’s impact and sustainability reporting.
Mission and Purpose
The QBE Foundation invests in communities globally through funding, pro-bono and in-kind support, workplace volunteering and giving, community grants and partnerships with charities and community organisations.
Its core focus areas are climate resilience and inclusion, reflecting QBE’s aim to support communities facing environmental, social and economic challenges.
Governance and Structure
The QBE Foundation is part of QBE Insurance Group’s corporate community investment structure. It is not a Danish foundation and does not operate as an independent basic research funding body.
Its activities are organised through five categories: community partnerships, local grants, volunteering, workplace giving and in-kind giving. Foundation funding is centrally allocated across QBE divisions by the Group on an annual basis.
In terms of ownership, the foundation is linked to QBE Insurance Group’s corporate responsibility and sustainability work, rather than being a separate enterprise foundation owned for commercial profit.
Funding and Grants
The QBE Foundation provides funding through local grants, community partnerships and strategic investments. Its grant programmes support high-impact community initiatives that address climate resilience and inclusion.
For example, QBE Foundation Local Grants in Australia and the Pacific have supported charities and not-for-profit organisations working on climate resilience, inclusion and employee-supported community priorities. In 2026, QBE announced Australian Local Grants of $50,000 for eligible community organisations.
The foundation is not primarily a provider of academic research grants or basic research funding, although some funded initiatives may use research, evidence or evaluation to strengthen community outcomes.
Major Programs and Initiatives
Community Partnerships
The foundation partners with charities and community organisations to support long-term impact in areas aligned with QBE’s social purpose.
Local Grants
Local Grants provide direct funding to community initiatives addressing specific needs, especially climate resilience and inclusion.
Volunteering
QBE employees support community organisations through volunteering, contributing time and professional skills.
Workplace Giving
The foundation encourages employee giving and supports staff involvement in charitable causes.
In-Kind and Pro-Bono Support
QBE Foundation also contributes non-financial support, including professional expertise and in-kind resources.
Impact and Examples of Work Funded
The QBE Foundation supports community organisations across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, Europe and other markets where QBE operates.
In 2025, the foundation allocated $600,000 to twelve charitable and community organisations through its annual local grants programme, with each recipient receiving $50,000 for projects focused on climate resilience or social inclusion in Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific region.
Examples of supported work include disaster preparedness, environmental regeneration, climate adaptation, support for marginalised communities, access to opportunities and programmes that help people overcome disadvantage.
Conclusion
The QBE Foundation is an important corporate philanthropic platform that channels QBE Insurance Group’s community investment into grants, partnerships, employee volunteering and workplace giving.
Although it is not a Danish foundation, basic research funding agency or traditional research grants provider, the QBE Foundation plays a meaningful role in supporting climate resilience, inclusion and community wellbeing through practical philanthropic activities.
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