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Reduce food loss by collecting excess food from the food industry.. The food is passed on free to non-profit institutions that. serve and distribute food to disadvantaged people.. Education and information work that helps to create understanding. and knowledge of food loss, poverty, sustainability and the environment.
Redusere matsvinn ved innsamling av overskuddsmat fra matbransjen.. Maten videreformidles vederlagsfritt til ideelle organisasjoner som. driver servering og utdeling av mat til vanskeligstilte personer.. Undervisning og informasjonsarbeid som bidrar til å skape forståelse. og kunnskap om matsvinn, fattigdom, bærekraft og miljø.. Aktiviteter i andre medlemsorganisasjoner ellers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMatsentralen Vestland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Mjølkeråen, Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 919129565. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (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 7M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Matsentralen Vestland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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.
Matsentralen Vestland is located in Mjølkeråen, Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Matsentralen Vestland has NOK 7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 17M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Matsentralen Vestland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 7M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Matsentralen Vestland. 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.
Matsentralen Vestland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Reduce food loss by collecting excess food from the food industry.. The food is passed on free to non-profit institutions that. serve and distribute food to disadvantaged people.. Education and information work that helps to create understanding. and knowledge of food loss, poverty, sustainability and the environment. Matsentralen Vestland is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among community development charities registered in Norway: Matsentralen Vestland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 74/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 7M is below the peer average of NOK 17M.
Matsentralen Vestland 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MATSENTRALEN VESTLAND is in Norway (EU/EEA). Dutch donors may be eligible for deductibility if the charity is recognized under the Dutch ANBI cross-EU equivalence rules. Check the Belastingdienst ANBI register or consult a Dutch tax advisor.
MATSENTRALEN VESTLAND is registered in Norway. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (8)
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Sentiment
NeutralNy rekord for Matsentralen Vestland: – Både gøy og tragisk - Bergens Tidende
Monica har ledet avdelingen på Toppe og i fylket i flere år. Nå får hun ny stilling. - Åsane Tidende
Hun blir ny daglig leder i Matsentralen Norge - MatvareWatch
(Abo) Karoline fra Arneberg redder mat på Vestlandet - iSolør.no
Nyheter, MATSENTRALEN VESTLAND | Får 100.000 kroner: – Det gjøres et fantastisk arbeid av frivilligheten - Åsane Tidende
Matsentralen kommer til å passere 700 tonn med mat. Daglig leder har én oppfordring. - Åsane Tidende
MATSENTRALEN VESTLAND, Sparebanken Vest | Her får Monica sjokk: – Dette betyr alt - Åsane Tidende
Nyheter | – Behovet for mat øker, og for mange er det akutt - Åsane Tidende
(+) – Sjokkerende at det kastes så mye mat - Dagen
Skulle halvere matsvinnet innan 2030 – no seier dei 2025 - NRK
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- Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Matsentralen Vestland
- What is Matsentralen Vestland?
- Matsentralen Vestland is a community development association based in Mjølkeråen, Norway. Reduce food loss by collecting excess food from the food industry.. The food is passed on free to non-profit institutions that. serve and distribute food to disadvantaged people.. Education and information work that helps to create understanding. and knowledge of food loss, poverty, sustainability and the environment.
- When was Matsentralen Vestland founded?
- Matsentralen Vestland was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Matsentralen Vestland?
- Vivie Anne Hagemann Bjørnstad.
- Where is Matsentralen Vestland located?
- Headquartered in Mjølkeråen, Norway.
- What is Matsentralen Vestland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
- Is Matsentralen Vestland trustworthy?
- Matsentralen Vestland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Matsentralen Vestland's registration number?
- Registration: 919129565 (Norway).
- What is Matsentralen Vestland's website?
- https://www.matsentralen.no
- Are donations to Matsentralen Vestland 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.