Social Contribution Activities (Pro Bono)

SMBC Group Pro Bono Work Project

The SMBC Group Pro Bono Work Project is an initiative aimed at supporting non-profit organizations (NPOs) that are working to solve societal issues. Starting in fiscal year 2011, SMBC initiated pro bono work, a first among Japanese banks, and from fiscal year 2014, the initiative has been expanded to include staff from all SMBC Group companies. Additionally, in March 2020, SMBC Nikko Securities, a group company, introduced a system that utilizes part of working hours to further contribute to the resolution of societal issues. From the fiscal year 2023, other group companies will also revise their systems to enable activities utilizing part of their working hours, aiming to solve a wider range of societal issues and create more social value than ever before.

＜FY2023 Support Organizations＞

Outline of the organization	Location	Overview
Certified Non-Profit Organization Watashi to boku no yume	Kurume City, Fukuoka	An organization that provides support up until high school admission through free tutoring and meal support for children facing difficulties due to poverty.
General Incorporated Association Heartful Family	Chuo-ku, Tokyo	An organization that carries out comprehensive self-support activities for single parents and works to support single-parent families to lead a vibrant social life.
NPO Pride House Tokyo	Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo	An organization that plans and implements collaborative programs with NPOs and individuals who engage in activities related to LGBTQ+ and social issues.
Public Interest Incorporated Association Chance for Children	Sumida-ku, Tokyo	The organization provides "Study Coupons" that can be used for cram schools, extracurricular activities, and experiential activities for children facing economic hardships. The aim is to eliminate educational disparities among children and break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
NPO Chance For All	Adachi-ku, Tokyo	The organization aims to create a society where a child's life is not determined by the family or environment in which they were born and raised. To achieve this, they operate after-school facilities and free spaces to provide after-school education.

<Children's event at Heartful Family>