RELEX Foundation
for a Better Future
Our MissionRELEX Foundation aims to build better futures for generations to come, by furthering environmental restoration, climate change mitigation, human rights, and increased equality across the world. Our role is to help creators of those futures to succeed in their mission.
”The Foundation can act as a leverage” - Johanna Småros in Talouselämä newspaper
Better to do this more systematically than to donate to fluffy pandas randomly, thought Johanna Småros when she decided to start RELEX Foundation for a better future together with Marko Nikula, Michael Falck and Mikko Kärkkäinen. Financial newspaper Talouselämä interviewed Johanna on why she started a foundation and what it takes.
Read moreOuti Kuittinen appointed first CEO of RELEX Foundation for a Better Future
Helsinki – June 7, 2023. RELEX Foundation for a Better Future announced the appointment of Outi Kuittinen as the new foundation’s first CEO. She began serving in the role on May 29, 2023.
Read moreOuti Kuittinen on RELEX Säätiön ensimmäinen toimitusjohtaja
The demand for mental health services for students has increased - RELEX Foundation and Heltti donate short therapy sessions to YTHS
RELEX Foundation in Helsingin Sanomat: "Environmental issues are a clear focus for us, because they are extremely urgent."
Board of Trustees and StaffThe RELEX Foundation was established in 2022 by Michael Falck, Marko Nikula, Mikko Kärkkäinen and Johanna Småros.
The Foundation's operations are headed by the Foundation's CEO Outi Kuittinen. Although the founding members are RELEX Solutions executives and the majority of the foundation’s assets are invested in RELEX shares, the foundation operates independently from RELEX Solutions.
Marko Nikula
Michael Falck
Mikko Kärkkäinen
Johanna Småros
Outi Kuittinen
GrantsRELEX Foundation is not reviewing grant proposals at the moment. We will announce our grant practice in late 2023.
