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Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)

The aim is to provide pensioners and other non-professional incentives to expand their knowledge, promote personal development and strengthen their social involvement.

Formålet er å gi pensjonister og andre ikke yrkesaktive inspirasjon. til å utvide sine kunnskaper, fremme personlig utvikling og styrke. sitt samfunnsengasjement.. Aktiviteter i andre medlemsorganisasjoner ellers

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Skien
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Brønnøysund register suspension, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 4% of community development charities in Norway - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Norway data
  • Its integrity score of 60 places it in the top 25% of the 101,326 community development charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Skien, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is 994004697. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)'s official registration number is 994004697, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Norway is 86/100.

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is located in Skien, Norway. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre and overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The aim is to provide pensioners and other non-professional incentives to expand their knowledge, promote personal development and strengthen their social involvement. Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1992.

Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is registered in Norway. Donations of at least 500 NOK (up to 50,000 NOK per year) to approved Norwegian nonprofits are tax-deductible. The organization must be registered in the Volunteer Register and report donations to the Norwegian Tax Administration.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Stein D••••

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Cause areas in Norway

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 101,326
Sports & Recreation 15,631
Arts & Culture 9,213
Social Services 4,831
Education 1,956
Health 148
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Most common causes in Norway

Causes charities work on most.

Veterans 637
Cancer 549
Disability 337
Health 152
HIV/AIDS 49
Peace 45
Sanitation 39
Orphans 24

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Officers and trustees
Brønnøysund Register Centre - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)

What is Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)?
Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) is a community development association based in Skien, Norway. The aim is to provide pensioners and other non-professional incentives to expand their knowledge, promote personal development and strengthen their social involvement.
When was Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) founded?
Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) was founded in 1992.
Who leads Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)?
Stein Devik.
Where is Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) located?
Headquartered in Skien, Norway.
Is Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) trustworthy?
Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)'s registration number?
Registration: 994004697 (Norway).
What is Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a)'s website?
https://allgrenland.no
Are donations to Akademiet for Livslang Læring i Grenland (u3a) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.