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Life Challenge is a non-profit rehabilitation clinic for addicted men, located in Dänschendorf on the Baltic island of Fehmarn. For more than 30 years, we stand for successful and sustainable weaning therapies and accompany our rehabilitants on their way to a self-determined, search-free life. Our focus is on inpatient long-term therapies of up to 14 months for the treatment of dependencies of illegal drugs. With 31 therapy places and five places in outpatiently cared housing, we offer a protected framework in which individual development, stabilization and new perspectives become possible. Our goal is not only to lead people out of dependency, but to enable them to return permanently to a fulfilled life as well as active participation in society.
Life Challenge ist eine gemeinnützige Rehabilitationsklinik für suchtkranke Männer, gelegen in Dänschendorf auf der Ostseeinsel Fehmarn. Seit mehr als 30 Jahren stehen wir für erfolgreiche und nachhaltige Entwöhnungstherapien und begleiten unsere Rehabilitanden auf ihrem Weg in ein selbstbestimmtes, suchtfreies Leben.<br><br>Unser Schwerpunkt liegt auf stationären Langzeittherapien von bis zu 14 Monaten zur Behandlung von Abhängigkeiten von illegalen Drogen. Mit 31 Therapieplätzen sowie fünf Plätzen im ambulant betreuten Wohnen bieten wir einen geschützten Rahmen, in dem eine individuelle Entwicklung, eine Stabilisierung und neue Perspektiven möglich werden.<br><br>Unser Ziel ist es, Menschen nicht nur aus der Abhängigkeit zu führen, sondern ihnen eine dauerhafte Rückkehr in ein erfülltes Leben sowie die aktive Teilhabe an der Gesellschaft, zu ermöglichen.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. has a substantially complete profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLife Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Germany is 62/100.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is located in Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany.
According to GiveRadar's records, Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.
Life Challenge is a non-profit rehabilitation clinic for addicted men, located in Dänschendorf on the Baltic island of Fehmarn. For more than 30 years, we stand for successful and sustainable weaning therapies and accompany our rehabilitants on their way to a self-determined, search-free life. Our focus is on inpatient long-term therapies of up to 14 months for the treatment of dependencies of illegal drugs. With 31 therapy places and five places in outpatiently cared housing, we offer a protected framework in which individual development, stabilization and new perspectives become possible. Our goal is not only to lead people out of dependency, but to enable them to return permanently to a... Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1996.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.
You can verify Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.
You can donate to Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/72942-life-challenge-fehmarn-e-v). German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is based in Fehmarn, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's northernmost state between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.
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German donations are deductible if Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is in Germany, 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.
Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is registered in Germany. 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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Founding date · 1996
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Quick facts about Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V.
- What is Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V.?
- Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Fehmarn, Germany. Life Challenge is a non-profit rehabilitation clinic for addicted men, located in Dänschendorf on the Baltic island of Fehmarn. For more than 30 years, we stand for successful and sustainable weaning therapies and accompany our rehabilitants on their way to a self-determined, search-free life. Our focus is on inpatient long-term therapies of up to 14 months for the treatment of dependencies of illegal drugs. With 31 therapy places and five places in outpatiently cared housing, we offer a protected framework in which individual development, stabilization and new perspectives become possible. Our goal is not only to lead people out of dependency, but to enable them to return permanently to a fulfilled life as well as active participation in society.
- When was Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. founded?
- Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. was founded in 1996.
- Where is Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
- Is Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. trustworthy?
- Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V.'s website?
- https://life-challenge.de/
- Are donations to Life Challenge Fehmarn e.V. tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.