Social
Supporting early childhood education through community investment at A7 Motorway
Sector & location: Transport – Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Partners: Via Solutions Nord (BBGI’s Portfolio Company) and local sponsor Otto Dörner Group
The Portfolio Company, in partnership with a local supplier, supported two community-led projects to enhance local education and wellbeing:
- A new outdoor play structure for “Kita Sonnenschein” kindergarten
- An educational gardening programme at a local primary school
Approach
Kita Sonnenschein (playground support):
- Responded to a request from the kindergarten to help fund urgently needed outdoor equipment following recent expansion.
- the Portfolio Company and Otto Dörner Group jointly funded 100% of the cost for a climbing structure and sand play area.
- A celebratory opening was held with children, staff, and local media coverage.
School garden initiative:
- Delivered a spring planting session for dozens of children, using upcycled containers, colourful signage, and student-led planting.
- Focused on environmental awareness and healthy eating.
- Created a joyful, hands-on experience that helped reconnect children with nature.
Impact
- Improved access to play and learning: The new climbing and sand tower provides expanded physical and social development opportunities for 65 children.
- Environmental education: The school garden initiative promoted sustainability and pupil engagement with nature.
- Community goodwill: Demonstrated long-term commitment of the Portfolio Company and its partners to meaningful, community impact.
We are thrilled… The children and staff are so happy about the new outdoor facilities. Now we finally have enough space for all 65 children.
Kirsten Schubert
Director, Kita Sonnenschein
