The Caisses d'Epargne, originally France's oldest network of savings banks, are now the country's third largest banking group.
The Caisses d'Eparge group supports the Belem Foundation by means of a yearly grant supplementary to income raised by commercial use of the ship. This sponsorship enables the Belem to sail under the very best conditions of comfort and security and ensures maximum quality maintenance for a ship that celebrated her 110th birthday in 2006.