Les Copains des Dunes

Les Copains des Dunes is a registered other nonprofit based in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Vendée, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is W853003125. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Les Copains des Dunes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 other charities in France is 52/100.

Les Copains des Dunes is located in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Vendée, France. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is Le port de la Guittière, 85440, France.

Les Copains des Dunes is classified as a Other organization, registered in France. It operates as a Déclaration simple.

Les Copains des Dunes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. Visit the Les Copains des Dunes 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.

the activities of the campsite "les dunes"; facilitate the integration of residents within the campsite by offering them leisure, sports or cultural activities; facilitate their participation in local life; promote the defence and protection of the surrounding nature and participate in the beautification and flowering of the campsite Les Copains des Dunes is classified as a other organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among other charities registered in France: Les Copains des Dunes's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Les Copains des Dunes 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.

Les Copains des Dunes is a French association under simple declaration (declaration simple) - the most common legal form for nonprofits in France, governed by the Loi du 1er juillet 1901. It is created by at least two persons and registered with the prefecture. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W853003125.

You can verify Les Copains des Dunes'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 W853003125. 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.

Contact Les Copains des Dunes directly for current donation methods. 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.

Les Copains des Dunes is based in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Vendée. 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.