We support activities that create value in communities around Storfjorden, Syvde, Ålesund and Valderøy in Western Norway. These are the places where we have operations, and where many of our employees live. We want to contribute to positive development, good meeting places and meaningful activities. We give priority to supporting initiatives for young people.
Creating local value is an important part of our work. By supporting local initiatives, we strengthen the communities we are part of.
These initiatives received support in spring 2025:
1. 17th of May Committee, Valderøya: Support for Norway's National Day celebrations in the local community.
2. Stranda Upper Secondary School, Aquaculture class (Vg2): Football jerseys with the Hofseth logo for students specializing in aquaculture.
3. Ålesund Swimming and Lifesaving Club: Support for a seasonal swim program, Summer Swim, promoting safety and activity in the water.
4. Kirkensbymisjon: Dementia Choir, a musical initiative supporting inclusion and well-being for people with dementia.
5. Mental Health Ålesund: International Overdose Awareness Day
6. Norwegian Cancer Society – Relay for Life, contribution to a community event honoring cancer survivors and raising funds for cancer research.
7. Ålesund Maraton: smoked salmon given as prizes to the winners of Ålesund Maraton.
8. YoungFish Ålesund: support for the youth network in the seafood industry.
9. Ålesund Rowing Club: contribution to local rowing activities and youth sports.
10. Ellingsøy Sports Club & Ellingsøy Handball: support for youth sports and community activity on Ellingsøya.
11. Kampen mot barnedemens (Fight Against Childhood Dementia): contribution to awareness and advocacy for a rare and serious illness.
12. Stordal Sports Club: support for sports activities in the Stordal area.
13. Liabygda Youth Association: support for youth-led cultural and social activities.
14. Tindrande Eidsdal: a local cultural festival in Eidsdal.
15. Mefjellet Opp – Uphill Race: a local mountain race promoting outdoor activity andendurance sports.
16. Syvde Kindergarten: A fire pan for outdoor cooking
17. Childrenof Yekepa: contribution to an education initiative connected to Liberia.
18. Spjelkavik Upper Secondary School: support for student activities.
19. Kong Arthur-spelet: King Arthur is a local open-air theatre where we meet people who lived in the area about 1,500 years ago
20. Support Association for Cancer Patients
21. Association for Maritime Culture and Use
22. Lakseelvene på sunnmøre: contribution to sustainable salmon river management in the region.
23. Norges Handikapforbund Ålesund
24. Stranda Basketball, Football and Handball Clubs: support for youth and community sports in Stranda.
25. Sula Rotary Club: support for local community projects driven by volunteers.
Main Sponsorship
Hofseth is the General Sponsor of the Norwegian Rowing Federation, along with Hofseth Biocare. With this, we will contribute to a fantastic sport that we proudly identify with. In the past, rowing was the only way people could travel between the steep mountains of Storfjorden, and today, Norway has amazing athletes who compete with the very best across the world.