FAQ

What is værekraft?

Anne Margrethe Lund coined the Norwegian term værekraft to describe the inherent value and strength in people and nature. You can read more about Anne Margrethe here.

How is the Foundation governed?

The Foundation will be governed under the Norwegian foundation law. It will also strive for the best practices established by the Norwegian authorities and principles for good governance, as outlined by Philea in their “Principles of Good Practice for Foundations.”

The Foundation's current board has the following members: Helge Lund, Else-Catrine Lund, Ola Lund, Christina Lund, and Aksel Mjøs.

We are in the process of forming an independent Advisory Board and recruiting additional board members. 

Where does the Foundation's funding come from?

The Foundation has received an initial endowment and shares from the consultancy and investment company Inkerman AS, owned by Helge Lund. The foundation holds 20 % of the shares.

How can I apply for funding?

We are not accepting unsolicited proposals at this stage.