Annual gift to Hemsö’s tenants
Every year, we give our tenants the opportunity to apply for a gift for their organization. The Hemsö Gift is intended to support initiatives that bring joy, inspiration, and stimulation to daily operations and is aimed at organizations located in Hemsö’s properties. The Hemsö Gift is to be used for purposes that fall outside Hemsö’s regular obligations. For example, it should not be used to cover renovations or expenses that the tenant would normally cover with their own funds, nor should it be used for one-time events or coffee breaks. The Hemsö Grant can, for example, help fund the purchase of materials for creative activities or planting boxes that provide opportunities for gardening and other activities.
The Hemsö Gift 2026
- The Swedish Police Authority, Solna – contribution to a more bicycle-friendly outdoor environment, promoting increased physical activity, better health and sustainable commuting.
- Måsnarens nursing home, Södertälje – a boules court that provides a natural meeting place for residents, their families and staff.
- Kunskapsskolan, Ystad – outdoor play equipment that encourages physical activity and a sense of security in the schoolyard.
- Ängsklockans nursing home, Västerås – Cultivation beds that enable residents to take part in planting and gardening activities.
- Måsen open care, Tyresö – garden furniture and plants to create a more pleasant outdoor environment.
- Sotenäs youth clinic, Kungshamn – interior design details such as cushions and plants to create a welcoming and safe environment.
- Gamla Övägen 27, short-term housing in Norrköping – Cultivation beds that enable all residents to take part in meaningful activities.
- Höganäs nursing home, Uppsala – materials for planting and cultivation to create a greener and more pleasant outdoor environment.
- The department for disability and social psychiatry, Ystad – outdoor furniture for staff to create a more pleasant outdoor environment and a space for relaxation.
- Preschool Kreatören, Uddevalla – materials for children’s outdoor spaces that encourage play and learning.
- Närhälsan Ängabo rehabilitation clinic, Alingsås – contribution to create a pleasant and more accessible outdoor space that encourages people to spend time outdoors.
- Drottning Blankas high school, Gothenburg – a cycle stand that encourages sustainable travel habits.
- The Museum of Technology in Tensta, Stockholm – a contribution for a meeting place that fosters a sense of community and meaningful activities across generations.
- Källbyängars preschool, Lund – Materials for children’s outdoor spaces that encourage creativity and collaborative play.
- Selgrensgårdens nursing home, Gävle – contribution to an outdoor area next to the henhouse where residents can interact with the animals and enjoy spending time outdoors in a safe and pleasant environment.
Criteria for applying
The Hemsö Gift shall:
- go to activities in Hemsö’s properties
- be outside Hemsö’s regular operations (e.g. do not replace renovations)
- not replace what the tenant normally pays for with their own funds
- go to something that can be used by both staff and students/residents over a longer period of time (e.g. greenhouses and sandboxes, not parties and dinners).
The Hemsö Gift 2025
- NTI Gymnasiet, Uppsala – more outdoor activities at Polacksbacken.
- Lund’s Montessori elementary school: an exercise circuit and an outdoor classroom.
- Nordtag preschool, Ytterby: contribution to promoting play, physical activity and a sense of togetherness for the children.
- Preschool Andreas Lindblomsväg, Linghem: sand and water play for the outdoor area.
- Fredriksbergs presschool, Västerås: insect hotels and water baths for insects and birds.
- Björkhöjdskolan, Borås: materials for the children to use to build their own wind shelters.
- Frida preschool, Uddevalla: contribution to the development of the outdoor environment.
- Stockrosens preschool, Malmö: a storage shed to encourage reading and language development in the outdoor environment.
- Sandbyängs family center, Norrköping: new play panels/wall-mounted toys.
- Östbacka preschool, Saltsjö-Boo: Outdoor table with fixed benches.
- Kunskapsskolan, Ystad: football table to encourage physical activity during breaks.
- Synonymens preeschool, Staffanstorp: a seesaw for the preschool’s outdoor area.
- Raoul Wallenbergs preeschool, Upplands Väsby: a sandbox for the preschool’s larger playground.
The Hemsö Gift 2024
- Viskafors hemtjänst, Viskafors – a bicycle to enable staff to get around to residents in an environmentally conscious way.
- Rotviksbro vård- och omsorgsboende, Uddevalla – a greenhouse with cultivation boxes.
- Dagverksamheten Värmlandsgatan 16, Norrköping – a roof over the pergola in the courtyard.
- Reimersdal Särskilt boende, Lund – a pergola with climbing plants.
- Selggrensgården, Gävle – a henhouse for the organisation’s chickens.
- Bifrost korttidsenhet, Mölndal – seating to the outdoor environment.
- Lönnens vård- och omsorgsboende, Järfälla – a greenhouse.
- Attendo Kungshamn, Nacka – an outdoor café with storage.
- Ängsklockans äldreboende, Västerås – in a boule court.
- Åvallen äldreboende, Klintehamn – a greenhouse with plants and flowers.
The Hemsö Gift 2023
The 2023 Hemsö Gift was awarded to school and education organisations in Sweden.
Recipients of this year's Hemsö gift:
- Tjuvkils förskola, Tjuvkil – educational outdoor toys
- Förskolan Nyponkärnan, Linköping – outdoor play tent
- Förskolan Cypressen, Malmö – a set for outdoor water play
- Tattby förskola, Saltsjöbaden – outdoor furniture and sun protection for the yard
- Paradisskolan, Borlänge – purchase of materials for creative activities
- Blommor förskola, Malmö – outdoor educational boxes
- Förskolan Kreatören, Uddevalla – materials for greenhouses and storage cabinets for the yard
- Fröken Floras förskola, Linghem – low picnic tables
- Apelsinens förskola, Trollhättan – material for the greenhouse
- Öppna förskolan Gränna – cover for sandbox and wall-mounted easel
The Hemsö Gift is a Hemsö tradition I am proud of. It is our way of enriching the lives of our tenants and others who spend time at our properties. It feels important to be involved and contribute to an extra silver lining in everyday life.
CEO, Hemsö
What do our tenants say?
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The Hemsö Gift 2025The Hemsö Gift brings joy in schools and preschools
In 2025 more than ten educational establishments from north to south received contribution from Hemsö to create everything from outdoor classrooms, insect hotels and football tables to seesaws and sandboxes.
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The Hemsö Gift 2024A joyful gift
Staff and participants at Värmlandsgatan 16 day centre in Norrköping were delighted when Hemsö’s asset manager Sandra Fernandez came to visit with flowers and the happy news that they had been awarded the Hemsö Gift 2024.
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The Hemsö Gift 2023A silver lining to everyday life
We have spoken to some of our tenants who received the Hemsö Gift in 2023. It is heartwarming to hear that the Hemsö Gifts distributed are appreciated and have contributed to a better everyday life.
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