BOV supports Puttinu Cares Foundation and Dar Bjorn

Bank of Valletta continues to show how employee engagement can create a meaningful impact on society, through two initiatives that brought teams together in support of local organisations that are making a real difference in the community.

One initiative, led by colleagues within the Bank’s Personal and Wealth team, saw a simple team-building cooking activity grow into a fundraiser in aid of the Puttinu Cares Foundation. Sixty employees, supported by the management team of BOV Fund Services Limited, prepared and sold food items to other colleagues across the Bank, raised a substantial donation that will support the foundation’s ongoing work with young patients and their families.

The donation was presented at the Oncology Ward at Mater Dei, where Simon Azzopardi, Chief Personal and Wealth Officer, spoke about what the initiative represents.

“This initiative reflects the generosity and compassionate spirit of our people. I am incredibly proud of every team member who contributed to this cause. Supporting the work of Angele and Rennie at Puttinu Cares Foundation is an honour, and we hope this donation will bring comfort and relief to those who need it most,” said Mr Azzopardi.  

Earlier on, colleagues from across the Bank took part in a staff-wide dress-down day themed around sports. The initiative blended fun with purpose, with colleagues wearing the gear of their favourite team and placing donut orders in support of Dar Bjorn and ALS Malta. The Bank doubled the donation amount and presented the final amount to Bjorn and Maria Formosa during a visit by Bank’s CEO Kenneth Farrugia, and Chief Operations Officer, Ernest Agius.

Together, these initiatives reflect Bank of Valletta’s belief that strong employee involvement builds more than internal connection. It also strengthens the communities we serve.
By turning everyday moments of creativity, teamwork and participation into action, colleagues across the Bank continue to help deliver tangible support to organisations that make a difference to people’s lives.