Mission, values and resources

The Governing Body of Suomenlinna is an expert and service organisation in charge of conserving, developing and presenting Suomenlinna, a World Heritage site and a nationally significant monument.

Values

Expertise

Expertise and proficiency are valued in the maintenance and development of the fortress.

Customer service

Customer service is competent and friendly.

Openness

External and internal communications are managed in an open and transparent manner. The manner of interaction in the work community is open and constructive. The principles of good governance are observed in the Governing Body of Suomenlinna.

Resources

The restoration, management and administration of Suomenlinna are funded with profits from the operations of the Governing Body of Suomenlinna, and with funds from the State budget. The proceeds of the bureau mainly comprise the rents of residences and facilities, income from the sale of landscape preservation services, and profits from conference and banqueting facilities. These proceeds cover approximately 60 per cent of operating costs.

The extensive Suomenlinna renovation project is financed by a budget allocation from the Ministry of Justice on sites where work is carried out by inmates of the Suomenlinna Prison.

The number of personnel is 90. Staffing of the Property unit nearly doubles during the summer season when there are more visitors.  

Documents on the planning and monitoring of the Governing Body of Suomenlinna are available to the public via the Finnish State Internet Reporting service Netra provided by the State Treasury.