Our mission

In 2024, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, the Rietberg family and the family-owned company jointly took the initiative of founding the Van Leeuwen Education Foundation.

Piet van Leeuwen was the founder of the Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group. He had to work from an early age and acquired his knowledge through self-study and evening classes. Inspired by his story, the Van Leeuwen Education Foundations aims to promote equal opportunities for everyone. We do this by supporting initiatives that provide access to quality education for everyone, regardless of their background. The rationale is that a good education is essential to improving a person's chances of having a place in society that matches their interests and capabilities, offering promising prospects for the future.