Our manifesto

Avant-garde
Culture
Territory

Avant-garde

The DNA of the Marchesini family, and thus of the company, has always included research, a drive to innovate, and a forward-looking approach.
Fondazione Marchesini ACT has inherited this Avant-garde mindset, and puts it into practice to the benefit of the community. There is much to be discovered which can improve our tomorrow, especially at this time of global emergency: we look to the future to bring hope to the present.

Culture

Culture is the foundation of a secure, solid tomorrow: it generates inclusion through knowledge and defines diversity as a mutual value and enrichment.
It embraces both theoretical knowledge and technical culture, which is handed down over time and is born from professionalism and specialisation. As a Foundation, we wish to create more opportunities for sharing Culture or Cultures, especially for young people.
This is a challenge in a digital era where all knowledge seems to be available to all, but where a great deal still has to be done if it is really to benefit society as a whole.

Territory

The verb “to ACT”, with its dual meaning of “taking action” and “playing a role”, references the aim of taking an active part in society, offering consistent, structured support to the Territory.
Today, the Territory is not just the local community where the Group developed as a business, but the national and global community in the broadest terms, aiding integration, synergies and economic growth.

Our Mission

Since 2021 Fondazione Marchesini ACT has been working with the aim of providing tangible support to the community, backing nonprofit organizations and promoting projects capable of generating real impact.
This commitment takes shape through initiatives that foster inclusion, solidarity, and social cohesion, with a long-term perspective focused on the shared growth of the local area.
In response to concrete needs, the Foundation acts through targeted social initiatives—from supporting soup kitchens and shelters to backing projects that ensure access to essential goods and greater dignity for individuals. This path is rooted in values of responsibility and care for others, renewed every day through structured, ongoing activities such as the provision of scholarships and housing solutions to address rising rental costs.
Fondazione Marchesini ACT is recognized as a Third Sector Entity (ETS) and is registered with RUNTS (Italy’s National Single Register of the Third Sector), confirming its active and responsible commitment at a national level.

Founders

The Foundation was established by Valentina Marchesini – the company’s current Human Resources Manager – together with Gaia and Matteo Marchesini, all members of the company’s third generation. The other trustees are Maurizio and Marco Marchesini – with their respective wives, Marinella and Catia – Michelangelo Marchesini, the youngest member of the third generation, and Marchesini Group S.p.A.

Maurizio Marchesini

Gaia Marchesini

Matteo Marchesini

Michelangelo Marchesini

Catia Cavara

Marinella Alberghini

Marco Marchesini

We have operated in the hope and belief that each of our actions will have real impact on people’s lives, helping our community to care for future generations. This document, drawn up in accordance with legal requirements, reports on all the Fondazione’s activities, which fall within three areas: Avantgarde – Culture – Territory.