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ECPAT Deutschland e.V.

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg Reg: R006797 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About ECPAT Deutschland e.V.

The association ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Schutz der Kinder vor Sexualer Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is engaged in various fields of work (politics, justice, business and education). ECPAT Deutschland is part of ECPAT International, an international children's rights organisation based in Bangkok, Thailand. The international network currently includes 124 members in 104 countries. Tasks The work of ECPAT is guided by the principle that every child and young person has a right and a claim to comprehensive protection against sexual exploitation, violence and human trafficking. ECPAT is committed to the effective fight against trafficking in human beings with children and young …

Der Verein ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Arbeitsgemeinschaft zum Schutz der Kinder vor sexueller Ausbeutung – ist ein bundesweiter Zusammenschluss von 25 Institutionen und Gruppen, der 2001 zum Schutz der Kinder vor sexueller Ausbeutung gegründet wurde und sich in verschiedenen Arbeitsbereichen (Politik, Justiz, Wirtschaft und Bildung) engagiert. ECPAT Deutschland ist Teil von ECPAT International, einer internationalen Kinderrechtsor­ganisation mit Sitz in Bangkok, Thailand. Dem internationalen Netzwerk gehören aktuell 124 Mitglieder in 104 Ländern an. Aufgaben Die Arbeit von ECPAT wird von dem Grundsatz geleitet, dass jedes Kind und Jugendlicher ein Recht und einen Anspruch auf umfassenden Schutz vor sexueller Ausbeutung, Gewalt und Menschenhandel hat. ECPAT setzt sich dafür ein, Menschenhandel mit Kindern und Jugendlichen u.a. auf der Flucht zu verhindern, Kinder und …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 54

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of advocacy & civil rights charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented advocacy & civil rights charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R006797. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s official registration number is R006797, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Germany is 54/100.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is located in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

The association ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Schutz der Kinder vor Sexualer Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is engaged in various fields of work (politics, justice, business and education). ECPAT Deutschland is part of ECPAT International, an international children's rights organisation based in Bangkok, Thailand. The international network currently includes 124 members in 104 countries. Tasks The work of ECPAT is guided by the principle that every child and young person has a right and a claim to comprehensive protection against sexual exploitation, violence and human trafficking. ECPAT is committed to the effective... ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Germany.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €3M.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

You can donate to ECPAT Deutschland e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/53663-ecpat-deutschland-e-v). German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is based in Freiburg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, home to Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Heidelberg. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

Annual revenue
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if ECPAT Deutschland e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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

Leadership

JE
Jessica A••••• E••••••• T••••••
Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Debatte über Chatkontrolle - Zwischen Kinderschutz und digitaler Privatsphäre - Deutschlandfunk
Oct 2025
www.deutschlandfunk.de
Oxfam, Ärzte ohne Grenzen, Plan International: Sexueller Missbrauch bei Hilfsorganisationen - Deutschlandfunk Nova
Jul 2018
www.deutschlandfunknova.de

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 1,060
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about ECPAT Deutschland e.V.

What is ECPAT Deutschland e.V.?
ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Freiburg, Germany. The association ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Schutz der Kinder vor Sexualer Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is engaged in various fields of work (politics, justice, business and education). ECPAT Deutschland is part of ECPAT International, an international children's rights organisation based in Bangkok, Thailand. The international network currently includes 124 members in 104 countries. Tasks The work of ECPAT is guided by the principle that every child and young person has a right and a claim to comprehensive protection against sexual exploitation, violence and human trafficking. ECPAT is committed to the effective fight against trafficking in human beings with children and young people by means of digital media. Based on the UN Convention on the Protection of Children in Tourism and on Travel against Sexualised Violence, to strengthen the development of child protection concepts in organisations and companies and to combat sexualised violence against children and young people through digital media. Based on the UN Convention on the Protection of Children, EPCAT is active in the fields of politics, justice and education and non-debubition, and to the public participation in the field of violence.
Who leads ECPAT Deutschland e.V.?
Jessica Andrea Espinoza Trujano serves as Chair.
Where is ECPAT Deutschland e.V. located?
Headquartered in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
What is ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is ECPAT Deutschland e.V. trustworthy?
ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R006797 (Germany).
What is ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s website?
https://www.ecpat.de
Are donations to ECPAT Deutschland e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.