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Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel

Skjetten, Lillestrøm Reg 965208739 · Brønnøysund Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel

Norway's Vel shall work towards the development of viable communities.. Research and experimental development in natural sciences and engineering

Norges Vel skal arbeide for utvikling av livskraftige lokalsamfunn.. Forskning og eksperimentell utvikling innenfor naturvitenskap og teknikk

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Founded
Headquarters
Skjetten, Lillestrøm
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 74

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

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel is a registered community development nonprofit based in Skjetten, Lillestrøm, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1809 and has been operating for 217 years. Its registration number is 965208739. 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 74/100 for community development charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 101M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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 community development charities in Norway is 74/100.

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel is located in Skjetten, Lillestrøm, Norway. The organization was established in 1809 and has been active for 217 years.

Based on official tax filings, Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel has NOK 101M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NOK 17M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 101M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel. 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.

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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 Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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.

Norway's Vel shall work towards the development of viable communities.. Research and experimental development in natural sciences and engineering Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1809.

Among community development charities registered in Norway: Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 74/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 101M is well above the peer average of NOK 17M.

Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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 100M-NOK 1B
Source: no_brreg (FY2024) why this matters
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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

ØY
Øyvind Ørbeck Sørheim

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

GU
Gunn J••••• S••••
Styrets leder
JO
Jorunn T•••••••
Board Member
ØY
Øyvind Ø••••• S••••••
Managing Director
RA
Randi L••••• G•••••••
Board Member
RO
Roar B•••••••
Board Member
SV
Sveinung H•••••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 101.4M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Barnehage, Nyheter | Ble overrasket av ordføreren: – Alle visste det utenom meg - Akershus Amtstidende
Jun 2022
www.amta.no
Eva slutter som butikksjef etter over 30 år i bedriften – hedret med sølvmedaljen - rbnett.no
Jun 2021
www.rbnett.no

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Peer charities

Other community development in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel This page 62 $9.1 million -
Star 74 $227,700 -
Evangelistens Misjonstjeneste Sti 74 $535,205 -
Peacepainting Sti 74 $55,383 -
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest 74 $4.1 million -
Alnor Sti 74 $143,294 -
Bergen Internasjonale Kultursenter 74 $485,644 -
C Sundts Legat til Fremme av Industri og … 74 $9,543 -
C Sundts Legat for Trengende av Handelsstanden Sti 74 $5,563 -

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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 Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel

What is Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel?
Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel is a community development association based in Skjetten, Norway. Norway's Vel shall work towards the development of viable communities.. Research and experimental development in natural sciences and engineering
When was Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel founded?
Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel was founded in 1809.
Who leads Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel?
Øyvind Ørbeck Sørheim.
Where is Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel located?
Headquartered in Skjetten, Norway.
What is Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel trustworthy?
Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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 Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel's registration number?
Registration: 965208739 (Norway).
What is Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel's website?
https://norgesvel.no
Are donations to Det Kongelige Selskap for Norges Vel 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.