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Hovedorganisasjonen Virke

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61
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Hovedorganisasjonen Virke

Employers and industry organisations for the trading and service industries in Norway (membership organisations).

Arbeidsgiver- og næringsorganisasjon for handels- og servicenæringen. i Norge (medlemskapsor­ganisasjon).. Enkelte deler av virksomheten er næringsvirksomhet og skatte- og. avgiftspliktig (utleie av lokaler og salg av kontoradministrative. tjenester).. Aktiviteter i næringslivs- og arbeidsgiveror­ganisasjoner

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Founded
Headquarters
Oslo
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke is a registered community development nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 970134646. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (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 360M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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.

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Hovedorganisasjonen Virke has NOK 360M 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.

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NOK 360M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hovedorganisasjonen Virke. 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.

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Hovedorganisasjonen Virke 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.

Employers and industry organisations for the trading and service industries in Norway (membership organisations). Hovedorganisasjonen Virke is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among community development charities registered in Norway: Hovedorganisasjonen Virke's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 74/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 360M is well above the peer average of NOK 17M.

Hovedorganisasjonen Virke 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
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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

BE
Bernt Gudmund Apeland

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AR
Arnstein B•••••
Board Member
BE
Bente L•••
Board Member
BE
Bernt G•••••• A••••••
Managing Director
IN
Inger M•••••• P•••••••
Styrets leder
JO
Johnny O••••••
Board Member
MO
Morten S•••••
Board Member
ØY
Øyvind S••••
Board Member
PH
Philipp L•••• H••••••• E••••••
Board Member
RU
Runar H•••••••••
Board Member
RU
Runar H•••••••
Board Member
TR
Trine M•••• S••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Virke-sjefen: – Varehandelen må fungere også i krise og krig - HandelsWatch
May 2026
handelswatch.no
Streik avverget for hotell- og restaurantvirksomheter i Virke - NTB Kommunikasjon
May 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Retter ikke opp ubalansen - NTB Kommunikasjon
May 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Brudd i forhandlingene mellom Fellesforbundet og Virke - NTB Kommunikasjon
May 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Vipps går til hovedorganisasjonen Virke - NTB Kommunikasjon
May 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Streik avverget gjennom et ekstraordinært løft for handelen | Virke - NTB Kommunikasjon
May 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Brudd i forhandlingene mellom HK og Virke - NTB Kommunikasjon
Apr 2026
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Virke-direktør får toppjobb i NBEF - EiendomsWatch
Apr 2026
eiendomswatch.no
Virke venter vekst i varehandelen – men ikke fordi folk kjøper mer - HandelsWatch
Apr 2026
handelswatch.no
Norge slipper EUs pantekrav: Bransjen sparer milliarder - HandelsWatch
Mar 2026
handelswatch.no
Form filed
NOK 360.2M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG

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Peer charities

Other community development in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hovedorganisasjonen Virke This page 61 $32.4 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 - 11 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Hovedorganisasjonen Virke

What is Hovedorganisasjonen Virke?
Hovedorganisasjonen Virke is a community development association based in Oslo, Norway. Employers and industry organisations for the trading and service industries in Norway (membership organisations).
When was Hovedorganisasjonen Virke founded?
Hovedorganisasjonen Virke was founded in 1989.
Who leads Hovedorganisasjonen Virke?
Bernt Gudmund Apeland.
Where is Hovedorganisasjonen Virke located?
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
What is Hovedorganisasjonen Virke's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Hovedorganisasjonen Virke trustworthy?
Hovedorganisasjonen Virke has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Hovedorganisasjonen Virke's registration number?
Registration: 970134646 (Norway).
What is Hovedorganisasjonen Virke's website?
https://www.virke.no
Are donations to Hovedorganisasjonen Virke 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.