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Ålesund Folkehøgskole

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Ålesund Folkehøgskole

School and education. Accommodation, rental and catering..

Skole og undervisning. Overnatting, utleie og catering.. Undervisning ved folkehøgskoler

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Ålesund
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 72

Red flags

· All clear
Brønnøysund register suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ålesund Folkehøgskole is a registered education nonprofit based in Ålesund, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is 971571985. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 72/100 for education charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 29M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ålesund Folkehøgskole has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 education charities in Norway is 72/100.

Ålesund Folkehøgskole is located in Ålesund, Norway. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ålesund Folkehøgskole has NOK 29M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ålesund Folkehøgskole is classified as a Education organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 29M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ålesund Folkehøgskole. 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.

Ålesund Folkehøgskole has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Ålesund Folkehøgskole profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Norway: Ålesund Folkehøgskole's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 29M is comparable to the peer average of NOK 56M.

Ålesund Folkehøgskole 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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Annual revenue
NOK 10M-NOK 100M
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Filing history

1 year on file from no_brreg (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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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

SV
Sven Wågen Sæther

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

BE
Berit N•••••• O•••••••
Varamedlem
CH
Charles K••••••
Varamedlem
HI
Hildegunn F••••••
Board Member
ME
Merethe J•••• E•••• V•••••••••
Styrets leder
OL
Ole P•• S•••••••
Board Member
PE
Per H•••••• V••••
Board Member
RA
Ragnhild E••• A•••••
Varamedlem
RU
Rune A•••••••
Board Member
SV
Sven W•••• S•••••
Managing Director
VI
Victor A•••• H••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

To biler i trafikk­ulykke i Ålesund - smp.no
Mar 2026
www.smp.no
Oppgrader folkehøyskolene i Norge - smp.no
Nov 2025
www.smp.no
(+) Israel, trusforsvar og nådegåver på leiarkonferanse - Dagen
Nov 2025
www.dagen.no
Internasjonale søkartal opp 27 prosent – amerikanske Liv Hedstrøm til folkehøgskule i Noreg - NRK
Sep 2025
www.nrk.no
KFUK-KFUM-generalsekretæren: «Vanskelig å oppfatte elevrådets kjøp av 150 regnbuearmbånd som noe annet enn rop om frihet
May 2025
www.vl.no
Form filed
NOK 29.3M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Tidkrevende utbygging av veg i Ålesund - smp.no
Aug 2024
www.smp.no
Løvedrama i Holen - aesby.no
Nov 2023
www.aesby.no
Færre søkjer seg til folkehøgskulane: – Eg ville aldri vore forutan - NRK
Jun 2023
www.nrk.no
Regelendring gjer at Nikolai Skovgaard frå Ulstein ikkje får gå på folkehøgskule - NRK
May 2023
www.nrk.no
Elias (23) har flere små epileptiske anfall i timen. Det stopper ham ikke fra å drive solidaritetsarbeid i Afrika: – Gla
Apr 2023
www.namdalsavisa.no

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Peer charities

Other education in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ålesund Folkehøgskole This page 62 $2.6 million -
Solbakken Barnehage 74 $1.0 million -
Berg Montessoriskole 74 $974,652 -
Sande Barnehage 72 $3.0 million -
Stiftelsen Ole Bull Akademiet 72 $1.1 million -
Stiftelsen Soria Moria Steinerbarnehage 72 $1.4 million -
Justøy Skole - Montessoriskolen i Lillesand Sti 72 $1.1 million -
Borgen Skog Barnehage Sti 72 $957,901 -
Stiftelsen Eventyrbrua Steinerbarnehage 68 $1.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Financial filings
Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Brønnøysund Register Centre - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ålesund Folkehøgskole

What is Ålesund Folkehøgskole?
Ålesund Folkehøgskole is a education association based in Ålesund, Norway. School and education. Accommodation, rental and catering..
When was Ålesund Folkehøgskole founded?
Ålesund Folkehøgskole was founded in 1965.
Who leads Ålesund Folkehøgskole?
Sven Wågen Sæther.
Where is Ålesund Folkehøgskole located?
Headquartered in Ålesund, Norway.
What is Ålesund Folkehøgskole's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Ålesund Folkehøgskole trustworthy?
Ålesund Folkehøgskole has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Ålesund Folkehøgskole's registration number?
Registration: 971571985 (Norway).
What is Ålesund Folkehøgskole's website?
https://alesundfhs.no
Are donations to Ålesund Folkehøgskole 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.