For our island
community
The funds we generate through gaming is distributed to projects and organisations that enrich everyday life on the Ålands Islands. Every year the Government of Åland receives hundreds of applications for grants and loans for the funding of projects, investments, events and activities. These initiatives enrich our archipelago with sports, culture and art. They also help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Stories from the beneficiaries
From shack to summer paradise for children
On the small idyllic island of Lilla lökskär outside Mariehamn in Åland, there is a small red cottage that has become the centre of Folkhälsan’s summer activities. The Talatta cottage has been owned by the association since the mid-1940s, but with the help of Paf funds, a complete renovation could begin in 2015. What was once a decayed building has…
A good year and a step towards more sustainable entertainment
A good year means a good sum of Paf funds for society. Paf's published customer segments show more sustainable revenue in the past year. The Paf board gets a new member. The Paf Group’s revenue for 2023 increased from €165.7 million to €177.1 million, an increase of 7%. The growth in revenue results in an increase in profit from €44.8…
The Paf Employee 100k Good Cause Initiative
Paf gave all employees the opportunity to donate €100,000, which was distributed among various good causes and initiatives. The employees' nominations and their final vote determined the choice of causes. Paf's purpose is to generate funds for the benefit of society, the annual profits are distributed in the form of Paf funds to various social, environmental, youth, sports, cultural associations…
Red Cross dogs spread joy
In a lounge at the Sunnanberg elderly care centre in Saltvik, Åland, residents are waiting for the evening's visit. Four four-legged friends enter the room. Chico, Frida, Aqua and Kate all work as volunteer service dogs and their visit is always appreciated. "For ten years, the Red Cross has had an active programme of service dogs," says Gudrun Brändström, who…
The association that protects the archipelago
For the first time, Åland has a management system for invasive alien species. In a new agreement with the Government of Åland, Archipelago Pares r.f. is tasked with combating raccoon dogs and American minks in the archipelago. The agreement covers the large nature reserves in the outer archipelago of 55,000 hectares, including thousands of islands, islets and skerries. "Thanks to…
Over €400 million in Paf funds
A successful year makes big dividends of Paf funds possible, with both revenue and profit increasing. Paf continues to invest in responsible gaming measures and the newly published figures for Paf's customer segments show that the investments are having an effect. Paf has had a good year, the international successes continue and the Land & Ships business has recovered a…
Working for a more healthy society
Folkhälsan is a modern non-profit organisation working with social and health services. Every summer they arrange Folkhälsan’s Summer Meetup where teenagers from the ages 12-15 get to do activities and spend time together. Folkhälsan’s Summer Meetups started in 2016 with the purpose to give young people on Åland an unconditional and safe place during the summer. The goal is to…
Search and rescue at sea
The Åland Search and Rescue Society is a voluntary coastguard performing rescue services at sea. They secure the water areas around the Åland Islands, important sea routes for Finnish and Swedish boat drivers. Paf visited their station in Saltvik to get an insight into their association. The Åland Search and Rescue Society (ÅSRS) has about 120 sea rescue volunteers who…
Beneficiaries
The €15 million generated by Paf during 2022 (and previous years profit) was distributed during 2023 to over 300 beneficiaries. Read more about the allocation process.