The company is a public limited company with a purely non-profit and cultural character. Its purpose is to promote social projects in the public interest. In particular, it operates the SOS Bahnhofhilfe at various train stations in Switzerland. The company acts in accordance with non-profit principles and does not pursue economic benefits for its shareholders. Any surplus may only be used within the framework of the company's statutory purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies, acquire, hold and sell real estate, and engage in commercial, financial and other activities, provided that these are related to the non-profit purpose of the company.