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For eight decades, Œuvre Nationale has supported public-interest initiatives across Luxembourg. This support is made possible thanks to Loterie Nationale, which transfers 100% of its profits to Œuvre. Focusing on five areas — Social, Cultural, Environmental, Sports & Health, and Remembrance & Heritage —Œuvre is committed to building a more united, innovative and sustainable society.
Œuvre Nationale plays a key role in driving societal transformation in Luxembourg. Through an approach rooted in integrity and innovation, it places beneficiaries at the heart of its work. Œuvre is committed to supporting sustainable initiatives across five action areas that address societal needs and inspire meaningful change.
Facilitating and initiating dialogue between grassroots actors, civil society, public institutions and political stakeholders
Identifying unmet needs in society and taking action to address them
Launching calls for projects across its fields of intervention
Supporting public-interest initiatives with funding from Loterie Nationale
Promoting the inclusion of people facing social vulnerability
Œuvre’s values
guide its actions
and strengthen
its public-service
mission.
Through its work in five focus areas, Œuvre strives to shape a society that is more inclusive, forward-looking and resilient.
Each area benefits from tailored support, allowing organisations and project leaders to bring their initiatives to life.
Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte is a public institution operating under the supervision of the Prime Minister. Its governance is overseen by a Board of Directors, which monitors both the operations of Œuvre and Loterie Nationale. The national lottery, created in 1945, was established to fund Œuvre’s philanthropic missions.
All profits generated by Loterie Nationale are transferred to Œuvre Nationale and redistributed to support public-interest projects throughout Luxembourg.
Œuvre Nationale’s resources come primarily from the profits generated by Loterie Nationale.
The net profit was fully transferred to Œuvre Nationale
(39.545.612 €)
Closed with a record Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), marking an outstanding performance
In parallel with this growth, the national lottery paid out €19.5 million in commissions to its network of retail partners, providing direct economic support — particularly beneficial to the hospitality sector.
Loterie Nationale was also awarded its 5th “Responsible Gaming” certification by the European Lotteries association — a distinction reflecting one of the most rigorous standards in the field.
Launch of the “Digital Detox Spaces” call for projects, promoting screen-free common spaces for young people aged 12–18.
Launch of Hors d’Œuvre, a podcast series showcasing supported initiatives
Second edition of the Kannerfest held at Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg, welcoming 1,500 visitors
Screening of the film Hors d’haleine and a panel discussion on domestic violence, attended by 230 participants
Start of the new term of the Board of Directors
A new visual identity, the same unwavering commitment —Œuvre celebrates its 80th anniversary and begins unveiling its new look.
Any initiative that serves the public interest and supports society’s most vulnerable deserves to be recognized and funded, which is why Œuvre supports nonprofit projects — primarily in the social sector.
Half of Œuvre’s annual funding is allocated to the National Solidarity Fund (FNS) and the country’s 30 social offices, which play a key role in combating inequalities
› € 12.481.202,46 allocated to the FNS
› € 6.240.601,23 to the 30 social offices
18,04%Œuvre Nationale provides annual funding to eight organizations active across its five focus areas, supporting diverse social groups.
Through one-off funding, Œuvre supports numerous associations in delivering impactful projects that strengthen solidarity and social cohesion.
› € 9.855.933
for Support for external proposals
› € 2.175.283
for Œuvre-led initiatives
26,9%
Sports & Health
2024
Social
2024
Social
2024
Remembrance & Heritage
Cultural
Environmental