Home Countries Portugal Community Development Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social …
Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão logo

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão

A Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão, procura, de forma permanente e em articulação com os parceiros sociais, contribuir para a valorização e desenvolvimento da sociedade, …

Community Development Olhão, Faro Reg: PT-501350543 (DGPJ) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
64
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão

IPSS | Fundada em 1932, a ACASO tem-se dedicado, desde esta data, a desenvolver atividades na área social para os mais carenciados. Uma das maiores IPSS’s do concelho de Olhão e do Algarve, desenvolve o seu trabalho em 7 áreas de intervenção, que englobam 11 respostas sociais e 3 unidades de saúde: Centro de Dia "Dr. Ayres de Mendonça"; Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário; Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas “Engº Francisco Leal”; Lar Residencial “Luís Pacheco Figueiras” I e II; Centro de Atividades e Capacitação para a Inclusão unidade I e unidade I; Creche do Centro de Educação e Desenvolvimento Infantil "Porta Mágica"; Centro Comunitário Acampamento Azul; Centro Comunitário Al-Hain; Unidade de Cuidados Continuados de Média Duração e Reabilitação de Olhão; …

Founded
Headquarters
Olhão, Faro
Foundation type
Associação
Size
large
Operating in
Brazil

Mission

A Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão, procura, de forma permanente e em articulação com os parceiros sociais, contribuir para a valorização e desenvolvimento da sociedade, na região algarvia, através de atividades socioculturais e serviços de saúde que promovam o bem-estar, a capacitação e a integração dos sue utentes na sociedade de forma continua com o compromisso de prestar serviços de elevada qualidade e profissionalismo.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (1)
Brazil

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Portugal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 64

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Base de Dados Social status change, 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 Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Portugal, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1932, it is among the oldest community development charities in Portugal GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 1% of the 11,239 community development charities in Portugal GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • 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

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is a registered community development nonprofit based in Olhão, Faro, Portugal. It is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry. It was founded in 1932 and has been operating for 94 years. Its registration number is PT-501350543. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão's official registration number is PT-501350543, as recorded in the national registry of Portugal.

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 Portugal is 64/100.

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is located in Olhão, Faro, Portugal. The organization was established in 1932 and has been active for 94 years.

Based on official tax filings, Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão has €6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €12M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Portugal. It operates as an Associação. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €6M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão. 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, Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry and overseen by the DGPJ. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

IPSS | Fundada em 1932, a ACASO tem-se dedicado, desde esta data, a desenvolver atividades na área social para os mais carenciados. Uma das maiores IPSS’s do concelho de Olhão e do Algarve, desenvolve o seu trabalho em 7 áreas de intervenção, que englobam 11 respostas sociais e 3 unidades de saúde: Centro de Dia "Dr. Ayres de Mendonça"; Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário; Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas “Engº Francisco Leal”; Lar Residencial “Luís Pacheco Figueiras” I e II; Centro de Atividades e Capacitação para a Inclusão unidade I e unidade I; Creche do Centro de Educação e Desenvolvimento Infantil "Porta Mágica"; Centro Comunitário Acampamento Azul; Centro Comunitário Al-Hain; Unidade... Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is classified as a community development organization registered in Portugal. The organization was founded in 1932.

Among community development charities registered in Portugal: Its annual revenue of €6M is below the peer average of €12M.

Annual revenue
€1M-€10M
Unlock exact figures
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
224
Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in Portugal

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

Arts & Culture 20,602
Community Development this charity 11,239
Education 3,009
Social Services 1,108
Health 618
See all cause areas in Portugal

Most common causes in Portugal

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Eldercare & Aging 362
Disability 130
Disaster Relief 84
Peace 77
Hunger 56
Mental Health 39
Cultural Heritage 35
Veterans 30

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Portuguese Ministry of Justice
Financial filings
Portuguese Ministry of Justice
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1932
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão

What is Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão?
Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão is a community development associação based in Olhão, Portugal. IPSS | Fundada em 1932, a ACASO tem-se dedicado, desde esta data, a desenvolver atividades na área social para os mais carenciados. Uma das maiores IPSS’s do concelho de Olhão e do Algarve, desenvolve o seu trabalho em 7 áreas de intervenção, que englobam 11 respostas sociais e 3 unidades de saúde: Centro de Dia "Dr. Ayres de Mendonça"; Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário; Estrutura Residencial para Pessoas Idosas “Engº Francisco Leal”; Lar Residencial “Luís Pacheco Figueiras” I e II; Centro de Atividades e Capacitação para a Inclusão unidade I e unidade I; Creche do Centro de Educação e Desenvolvimento Infantil "Porta Mágica"; Centro Comunitário Acampamento Azul; Centro Comunitário Al-Hain; Unidade de Cuidados Continuados de Média Duração e Reabilitação de Olhão; Unidade Socio-Ocupacional de Saúde Mental; Equipa de Apoio Domiciliário de Saúde Mental; Centro de Apoio Familiar e Aconselhamento Parental
When was Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão founded?
Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão was founded in 1932.
Where is Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão located?
Headquartered in Olhão, Faro, Portugal.
What is Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão trustworthy?
Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão's registration number?
Registration: PT-501350543 (Portugal).
What is Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão's website?
https://www.ipss-acaso.org
Are donations to Associação Cultural e de Apoio Social de Olhão tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Portugal 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.