Le Bois du Cazier
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To the south of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is a must-see cultural place in the background of industrial heritage. Nestled in a green setting, this architectural ensemble, crowned by two wheeled chassis, is surrounded by three terrils suitable for walks. A museum tour devoted to coal, steel and glass is available in three places: the Space 8 August 1956, the Museum of Industry and the Museum of Glass.
Au sud de Charleroi, le Bois du Cazier est un lieu culturel incontournable sur fond de patrimoine industriel. Niché au creux d’un écrin de verdure, cet ensemble architectural, couronné par deux châssis à molettes, est ceinturé de trois terrils propices aux promenades. Un parcours muséal consacré au charbon, à l’acier et au verre y est décliné en trois lieux : l’Espace 8 août 1956, le Musée de l’Industrie et le Musée du Verre.
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Belgium
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- GiveRadar has verified Belgian tax-deductibility for this organization, which only 2% of comparable organizations hold. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 13% of education charities in Belgium, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 7,835 education charities in Belgium it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its contact details. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Belgium under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Le Bois du Cazier is in Belgium, 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.
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#1,833 of 7,835 education charities in Belgium on integrity score
47/100 puts it in the top 24% of the cohort, tied with 539 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Cause areas in Belgium
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Frequently asked questions about Le Bois du Cazier
Le Bois du Cazier is a registered education nonprofit based in Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium. It is registered with the Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 0432.025.330. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds approval for tax-deductible gifts by the Belgian FPS Finance (FOD Financien), which means donations qualify for a tax reduction and the organization is on the official approved list. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €2M in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Le Bois du Cazier has €2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To the south of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is a must-see cultural place in the background of industrial heritage. Nestled in a green setting, this architectural ensemble, crowned by two wheeled chassis, is surrounded by three terrils suitable for walks. A museum tour devoted to coal, steel and glass is available in three places: the Space 8 August 1956, the Museum of Industry and the Museum of Glass. Le Bois du Cazier is classified as an education organization registered in Belgium. The organization was founded in 1986.
Yes - Le Bois du Cazier filed its FY2025 annual accounts with the National Bank of Belgium Central Balance Sheet Office (NBB CBSO). The filing is public and can be downloaded (PDF, XBRL or CSV) at https://consult.cbso.nbb.be/consult-enterprise/0432025330. Headline figures for the latest filing: total operating income €1,576,705; total operating expenses €1,532,406; total assets €277,437. Belgian non-profits above the small-association threshold are legally required to file annual accounts with the NBB; small VZW/ASBL below the threshold may file an abbreviated micro-model or no filing at all.
Le Bois du Cazier is a Belgian non-profit association (VZW in Dutch / ASBL in French) - the country's standard legal form for civic, cultural, charitable and sports associations. A VZW/ASBL is a separate legal entity governed by a general assembly and a board of directors, regulated by the Code of Companies and Associations (CSA / WVV). VZW/ASBL is the dominant legal form for Belgian charities, civic associations, cultural and sports groups: there are roughly 145,000 of them on file at the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO). It is registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen / Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises), with KBO number 0432.025.330.
Le Bois du Cazier's official registration number is 0432.025.330, as recorded in the national registry of Belgium.
Le Bois du Cazier is located in Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
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Quick facts about Le Bois du Cazier
- What is Le Bois du Cazier?
- Le Bois du Cazier is a education non-profit association based in Charleroi, Belgium. To the south of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is a must-see cultural place in the background of industrial heritage. Nestled in a green setting, this architectural ensemble, crowned by two wheeled chassis, is surrounded by three terrils suitable for walks. A museum tour devoted to coal, steel and glass is available in three places: the Space 8 August 1956, the Museum of Industry and the Museum of Glass.
- When was Le Bois du Cazier founded?
- Le Bois du Cazier was founded in 1986.
- Where is Le Bois du Cazier located?
- Headquartered in Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium.
- What is Le Bois du Cazier's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is €1.6 million.
- Is Le Bois du Cazier trustworthy?
- Le Bois du Cazier has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Le Bois du Cazier's registration number?
- Registration: 0432.025.330 (Belgium).
- What is Le Bois du Cazier's website?
- https://www.leboisducazier.be
- Are donations to Le Bois du Cazier tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Belgium 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.