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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
43/100 · methodology

About ECPAT Deutschland e.V.

The Association of ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Working Group for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is involved 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 effectively combating trafficking in children and young people through …

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 …

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Headquarters
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 49

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 49/100.

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

ECPAT Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Association of ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Working Group for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is involved 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... ECPAT Deutschland e.V. is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Germany.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Germany: ECPAT Deutschland e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 49/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
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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.

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Leadership

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Jessica Andrea Espinoza Trujano
First Chair

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was 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 of ECPAT Deutschland e.V. – Working Group for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation – is a nationwide association of 25 institutions and groups founded in 2001 to protect children from sexual exploitation and is involved 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 effectively combating trafficking in children and young people through digital media, inter alia, on the basis of 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 development, and leads to the prevention of violence and consultation of the public activities.
Who leads ECPAT Deutschland e.V.?
Jessica Andrea Espinoza Trujano serves as First Chair.
Where is ECPAT Deutschland e.V. located?
Headquartered in Freiburg, 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 43 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.