Foundation Deed for Insamlingsstiftelsen Rewilding Europe – Sweden

It is hereby stipulated that the funds received following an appeal by the undersigned founder shall form a foundation subject to the following provisions.

1 § Name
The name of the foundation shall be “Insamlingsstiftelsen Rewilding Europe – Sweden”.

2 § Purpose
The purpose of the foundation shall be, directly and/or indirectly through the non-profit organisation Stichting Rewilding Europe (“Rewilding Europe”), registered in the Dutch Trade Register under registration number 53036123,

(i) to promote the restoration of wild nature and wildlife in Sweden and the rest of Europe, jointly referred to as the “Area”, and

(ii) to develop and/or further develop financing mechanisms that promote nature-based activities which benefit the local economy and create incentives for people to support the return of wild nature and wildlife in the Area, as described under (i) above.

The foundation’s activities to fulfil its purpose may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supporting and carrying out practical activities for the benefit of nature and people in the Area
• Compiling and disseminating knowledge about wild nature and wildlife in the Area
• Holding meetings, discussions, training sessions, and communications aimed at increasing understanding of wildlife and wild nature, as well as nature and landscape development in the Area
• Stimulating income opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs linked to wild nature and wildlife
• Supporting projects by other actors that promote the purposes set out in (i) and (ii) above
• Scholarships for individuals or organisations working to promote the purposes set out in (i) and (ii) above.

3 § Assets
The foundation’s assets will consist of funds received following the founder’s appeal, as well as external funds that may in the future accrue to the foundation through grants, donations, gifts, testamentary dispositions, legacies, and similar means.

The foundation shall have the right to apply for funding for its activities from private individuals, private and public companies, foundations, organisations, authorities, and other actors.

The foundation may receive gifts and donations intended to promote the foundation’s purpose.

The foundation shall have the right to own and establish companies and other legal entities, and to acquire, dispose of, and mortgage real and movable property.

4 § Board
The foundation shall be managed by a board consisting of at least three ordinary members. In addition, no more than three deputy members may be appointed.

One board member shall be appointed and dismissed by Rewilding Europe. The other board members and deputy members shall be appointed and dismissed by the board, after the chair of the foundation’s board has consulted the Executive Director of Rewilding Europe. An odd number of board members shall be sought.

Board members and any deputy members shall be appointed for a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment after the end of the term, but for no more than three consecutive terms. The board member appointed by Rewilding Europe shall be evaluated annually by the board, and if the board so decides, Rewilding Europe shall appoint a new member before the end of the term.

At least two board members shall be resident in Sweden, and at least half of the board members, and any deputy members, shall be resident within the European Economic Area.

The board shall elect a chair from among its members. The board may appoint, from within or outside its own membership, any other officers it considers necessary.

Board members shall not be entitled to remuneration for their assignment, but shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for costs associated with the board assignment.

5 § Decision-making
The board shall constitute a quorum if more than half of the total number of board members are present.

Unless otherwise stated in the provisions of this foundation deed, the board’s decision shall be the opinion supported by more than half of the members present at the meeting. In the event of a tie, the chair shall have the casting vote.

6 § Authorised signatories
The foundation’s name shall be signed by the board and by the person or persons appointed by the board for this purpose.

7 § Registered office
The foundation shall have its registered office in Umeå.