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grouping all legal or physical persons to promote access to the health of populations in accordance with a global vision of health as defined by the WHO and the Ottawa Charter, acting for a more just and supportive world, developing the right to health, considering it to be part of the essential rights; its action of international solidarity and social utility pays attention to vulnerable people and contributes to the fight against exclusions and inequalities in health, social, economic, citizenship education, the preservation and development of the social bond; it intends to carry out its mission by remaining faithful to the founding values that bring together its members: solidarity and democracy, the foundations of the mutualist approach; respect for the …
regrouper touts personnes morales ou physiques afin de favoriser l'accès à la santé des populations dans le respect d'une vision globale de la santé telle que définie par l'OMS et la charte d'Ottawa, en agissant pour un monde plus juste et solidaire, en développant le droit à la santé, considérant qu'il fait partie des droits essentiels ; son action de solidarité internationale et d'utilité sociale porte attention aux personnes vulnérables et contribue à la lutte contre les exclusions et les inégalités sanitaires, sociales, économiques, à l'éducation à la citoyenneté, à la préservation et au développement du lien social ; elle entend exercer sa mission en restant fidèle aux valeurs fondatrices qui rassemblent ses membres : la solidarité et la démocratie, …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEssentiel is a registered health nonprofit based in Nantes Cedex, Loire-Atlantique, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is W442004676. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Essentiel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 health charities in France is 52/100.
Essentiel is located in Nantes Cedex, Loire-Atlantique, France. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is 29 QUAI François Mitterrand, 44273, France.
Essentiel is classified as a Health organization, registered in France. It operates as a Déclaration simple.
Essentiel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. 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.
grouping all legal or physical persons to promote access to the health of populations in accordance with a global vision of health as defined by the WHO and the Ottawa Charter, acting for a more just and supportive world, developing the right to health, considering it to be part of the essential rights; its action of international solidarity and social utility pays attention to vulnerable people and contributes to the fight against exclusions and inequalities in health, social, economic, citizenship education, the preservation and development of the social bond; it intends to carry out its mission by remaining faithful to the founding values that bring together its members: solidarity and... Essentiel is classified as a health organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among health charities registered in France: Essentiel's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
Essentiel is a registered association in France. Donations to qualifying French nonprofits are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the donated amount, up to 20% of your taxable income. Donations to organizations providing aid to people in need qualify for a 75% reduction up to a set ceiling.
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French donations to associations d'intérêt général or associations reconnues d'utilité publique are deductible (66% crédit d'impôt for individuals up to a cap).
Essentiel is in France, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Essentiel is registered in France. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Essentiel
- What is Essentiel?
- Essentiel is a health registered association based in Nantes Cedex, France. grouping all legal or physical persons to promote access to the health of populations in accordance with a global vision of health as defined by the WHO and the Ottawa Charter, acting for a more just and supportive world, developing the right to health, considering it to be part of the essential rights; its action of international solidarity and social utility pays attention to vulnerable people and contributes to the fight against exclusions and inequalities in health, social, economic, citizenship education, the preservation and development of the social bond; it intends to carry out its mission by remaining faithful to the founding values that bring together its members: solidarity and democracy, the foundations of the mutualist approach; respect for the autonomy of each person and responsibility; reciprocity and the balance of partnerships
- When was Essentiel founded?
- Essentiel was founded in 1992.
- Where is Essentiel located?
- Headquartered in Nantes Cedex, France.
- Is Essentiel trustworthy?
- Essentiel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Essentiel's registration number?
- Registration: W442004676 (France).
- What is Essentiel's website?
- http://www.essentiel-international.org
- Are donations to Essentiel tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of France 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.