Home Countries France Religion Foyer Protestant de Castres
Foyer Protestant de Castres logo

Foyer Protestant de Castres

Castres, Tarn Reg: W812002270 (RNA/JOAFE) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Foyer Protestant de Castres

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

Make your donation
50
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
50/100 · methodology

About Foyer Protestant de Castres

administer the asylum of charity for Protestant orphans founded in 1840 and recognized as an institution of public utility by decree of 10 June 1854, which collects children without families, abandoned, or entrusted to it by the assistance services or the courts

administrer l'asile de charité pour les orphelins protestants fondé en 1840 et reconnu comme établissement d'utilité publique par décret du 10 juin 1854, qui recueille les enfants sans famille, délaissés, ou qui lui sont confiés par les services d'assistance ou les tribunaux

Translated from French by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Castres, Tarn
Foundation type
Recognized of Public Utility (Reconnue d'utilité publique)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in France
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 52

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Préfecture deregistration, 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, Foyer Protestant de Castres has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1854, it is among the oldest religion charities in France GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of religion charities in France, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in France GiveRadar currently 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

Foyer Protestant de Castres is a registered religion nonprofit based in Castres, Tarn, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1854 and has been operating for 172 years. Its registration number is W812002270. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Foyer Protestant de Castres's official registration number is W812002270, as recorded in the national registry of France.

Foyer Protestant de Castres has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 religion charities in France is 52/100.

Foyer Protestant de Castres is located in Castres, Tarn, France. The organization was established in 1854 and has been active for 172 years. Its registered address is 7-9 RUE Pasteur Hubac, 81100, France.

Foyer Protestant de Castres is classified as a Religion organization, registered in France. It operates as a Reconnue d'utilité publique.

According to GiveRadar's records, Foyer Protestant de Castres is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA) and overseen by the Prefecture. 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.

administer the asylum of charity for Protestant orphans founded in 1840 and recognized as an institution of public utility by decree of 10 June 1854, which collects children without families, abandoned, or entrusted to it by the assistance services or the courts Foyer Protestant de Castres is classified as a religion organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1854.

Foyer Protestant de Castres 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.

Foyer Protestant de Castres is a French organisation reconnue d'utilite publique (RUP) - formally recognised as serving the public interest by decree of the Conseil d'Etat. RUP status is the highest accreditation available to French associations and grants the right to receive legacies, bequests, and certain forms of public subsidy. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W812002270.

You can verify Foyer Protestant de Castres's legal status in several ways. First, look up the RNA record directly on the JOAFE (Journal Officiel des Associations et Fondations d'Entreprise) at https://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pages/associations-search-associations using RNA number W812002270. The result shows the official name, registered purpose, registered address, and date of creation. Second, check the Data Associations portal maintained by the DJEPVA (Direction de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et de la Vie Associative) at https://www.data-asso.fr/ - this aggregates RNA data with financial information (comptes annuels), public subsidies received, and employment data. Third, ask the organisation for its statuts (bylaws), its most recent rapport d'activite (annual report), and its comptes annuels (annual accounts). Legitimate French charities, especially those receiving public subsidies or donations exceeding 153,000 EUR per year, are required to publish these. If the RNA record exists, the purpose matches, and financial reports are available, the organisation is legitimate.

You can donate to Foyer Protestant de Castres directly through its donation page (https://www.foyerprotestant-castres.fr/faire-un-don/). French charities typically accept bank transfers (virement bancaire via IBAN), cheques, online card payments, and recurring direct debits (prelevement automatique). Many use platforms like HelloAsso (France's leading free fundraising platform for associations), Hellodon, or their own website. For tax-deductible giving: donations to associations d'interet general and organismes d'utilite publique are eligible for a 66% income-tax reduction (reduction d'impot) up to 20% of taxable income, or 75% for organisations providing meals, shelter, or healthcare to the needy (up to 1,000 EUR per year, then 66% above that). The charity must issue a recu fiscal (tax receipt) for the donation to be deductible. Corporate donors (mecenat d'entreprise) can deduct 60% of donations up to 0.5% of turnover.

Yes, Foyer Protestant de Castres is reconnue d'utilite publique (RUP). Recognition of public utility is granted by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, the highest administrative court in France, after a thorough review of the organisation's governance, finances, purpose, and national significance. RUP status allows the organisation to receive legacies (legs), bequests, and certain forms of public subsidy that ordinary associations cannot. It is the highest level of formal recognition available to French associations and foundations, and only around 2,000 organisations hold it nationwide.

Foyer Protestant de Castres is based in Castres, Tarn. France is divided into 101 departements across 18 regions (13 in metropolitan France plus 5 overseas). French associations can operate nationally regardless of where they are registered - the RNA registration is done at the prefecture of the registered address but does not limit the geographic scope of activities.

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

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).

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

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 France

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

Health 132,826
Education 67,595
Sports & Recreation 64,096
Human Services 62,355
International 60,867
Arts & Culture 36,068
Environment 29,145
Advocacy & Civil Rights 6,371
Religion this charity 3,418
See all cause areas in France

Most common causes in France

Causes charities work on most.

Health 85,702
Community Development 60,049
International Development 58,655
Education 57,410
Disability 41,780
Arts & Culture 32,686
Environment 23,230
Eldercare & Aging 17,890

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Journal Officiel des Associations (JOAFE)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1854
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No Comptes annuels (Journal Officiel) on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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

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 Foyer Protestant de Castres

What is Foyer Protestant de Castres?
Foyer Protestant de Castres is a religion recognized of public utility based in Castres, France. administer the asylum of charity for Protestant orphans founded in 1840 and recognized as an institution of public utility by decree of 10 June 1854, which collects children without families, abandoned, or entrusted to it by the assistance services or the courts
When was Foyer Protestant de Castres founded?
Foyer Protestant de Castres was founded in 1854.
Where is Foyer Protestant de Castres located?
Headquartered in Castres, Tarn, France.
Is Foyer Protestant de Castres trustworthy?
Foyer Protestant de Castres has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Foyer Protestant de Castres's registration number?
Registration: W812002270 (France).
What is Foyer Protestant de Castres's website?
https://www.foyerprotestant-castres.fr/
Are donations to Foyer Protestant de Castres 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.