• Aces Solidarios is a charitable initiative that aims to give visibility to projects carried out by non-profit organisations In this edition, funds were awarded to organisations in Valencia that have carried out actions related to the DANA flash floods
  • 57 social organisations have benefited from Aces Solidarios since 2008, with a total contribution of 432,987 euros
  • This year, the funds raised will go to Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria, Fundación Horta Sud, Fundación Felisa and Fundación Colisée

18 April 2025

Banco Sabadell’s Chief Executive Officer, César González-Bueno, has delivered 32,000 euros in charitable funds raised through Aces Solidarios at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – Trofeo Conde de Godó. The main sponsor of this tennis tournament, now in its 72nd edition, is Banco Sabadell. Through this initiative, the Bank donates a sum of money for every ace served by players during the tournament. Since 2008, 57 organisations have benefited from the Aces Solidarios initiative, which has raised more than 430,000 euros since its inception.

This year, the funds raised through Aces Solidarios will go to social organisations in the Valencian Community that have responded to the DANA flash floods through charitable actions. The organisations recognised with an award were Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria, Fundación Horta Sud, Fundación Felisa and Fundación Colisée.

The awards ceremony was attended by representatives of these Foundations, namely: Jesús Navarro, Chairman of Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria (Alicante charity kitchen); Santiago Peraita, patron of Fundación Horta Sud (Horta Sud community Foundation); Yaisa Córdoba, Co-ordinator of the DANA recovery project for Fundación Felisa (Felisa Foundation); and Vicente Moros, Director of Fundación Colisée (Colisée third age Foundation).

During his speech, Banco Sabadell’s CEO, César González-Bueno, stated that for the Institution “it is very important, in addition to supporting families and businesses make their projects come true, to collaborate with various charitable initiatives. In the previous 17 editions of Aces Solidarios, we have financially supported 57 organisations. The Award Ceremony is always a very moving event. But this year, it is even more so, due to our deep ties with the Community of Valencia. We have paid close attention to the disaster caused by DANA, and we hope that this small contribution we make today helps you to continue carrying out the work you do with the same passion and energy as before. You are truly remarkable. Thank you very much on behalf of everyone here.”

Representatives of the organisations that were this year’s recipients of funds raised through the Aces initiative, spoke about the actions carried out by their organisations and thanked Banco Sabadell for its contribution. All the representatives underscored the importance that this gesture and the support for their work has for them.

The average number of aces recorded in each edition of the Open stands at 470. The highest figure was recorded in 2008 with 634 aces and the lowest figure in 2011 with 313. 

For Banco Sabadell, this tournament and the charitable activities carried out in parallel to the Open are a way of linking the Institution’s corporate values with those of sports, particularly tennis, a fair play sport based on principles such as effort, respect and the desire to excel.

Beneficiaries of the 2025 Aces Solidarios

Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria (AGS) 

This is a non-profit association with head office in the city of Alicante. It is a project run by the Alicante Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with institutions including the Provincial Council of Alicante, the Tourism branch of the Generalitat Valenciana, tourism-led business associations (APHA, APEHA, ARA, HOSBEC, ABRECA, AEHTC, AETE, ACyRA, etc.) and private companies based in Alicante, through the Valencia Business Confederation (CEV) and the Business Circle of Elche and its surrounding region (CEDELCO), as well as the Social Welfare departments of the various regional city councils (Alicante, Alfaz del Pi, Relleu, Altea, Sella, and Finestrat). Activities related to the DANA flash floods: actions include distributing a total of 140,000 hot meals among those affected in the province of Valencia during the first 10 days of the DANA disaster, thanks to the volunteers who coordinated 150 deliveries from AGS kitchens to 15 municipalities affected by the floods in coordination with the Generalitat Valenciana.  

Fundación Horta Sud 

This is a community organisation dedicated to strengthening local community-led movements in the regional district of l’Horta Sud, by promoting active citizen participation and social cohesion. Activities related to DANA: this Foundation distributed more than 457,000 euros in aid to 105 regional associations, benefiting more than 21,000 people linked to those associations. This aid was essential to cover material damage and to support the recovery of infrastructure, equipment and movable property. 

Fundación Felisa 

An organisation with head office in Paterna. This organisation is dedicated to generating a positive impact in three key areas: early childhood welfare, alleviation of poverty and environmental conservation and protection. Activities related to DANA: the organisation implemented various targeted actions by creating work groups in pivotal areas such as logistics, mobility, economic recovery and housing.

Fundación Colisée

With its head office in Valencia, this Foundation’s mission is to promote happy, healthy and active ageing for people at all stages of their lives, improving the well-being and inclusion of groups at risk of social exclusion. Activities related to DANA: the Foundation launched a fundraising campaign to support older people affected by the floods (fundraising through Bizum, bank transfers and online donations; psychological and emotional support; purchase of essential goods).