Merenkävijät ry
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The funds collected are used to purchase, maintain and renovate the equipment necessary for the organisation’s junior and educational activities (such as boating vests, etc.) and to hire and maintain the instructors needed for training and training activities. Furthermore, the funds may be used for the renovation and maintenance of the buildings and other infrastructure (latries, shipyards, etc.) of the club’s home port, the Sivus and the club’s outing islands (Sulkanimi, Granlandet and Stenskär) and the construction and maintenance of the club’s buildings and other infrastructure (laturis, shipyards, etc.). The buildings and infrastructure to be maintained and maintained are owned or managed by the club and used exclusively for the general interest.
Kerätyt varat käytetään seuran juniori- ja koulutustoiminnan toteuttamiseksi tarpeellisen kaluston (jollat, veneilyliivit, ym.) hankkimiseen, ylläpitämiseen ja kunnostamiseen sekä koulutus- ja kurssitoiminnassa tarvittavien ohjaajien palkkaamiseen. Lisäksi varoja voidaan käyttää seuran kotisataman Särkän sekä seuran retkisaarten (Sulkaniemi, Granlandet ja Stenskär) rakennusten ja muun infrastruktuurin (laiturit, telakka, ym.) kunnostukseen ja ylläpitämiseen. Kunnostettavat ja ylläpidettävät rakennukset ja infrastruktuuri ovat seuran omistuksessa tai hallinnoimia ja yksinomaan yleishyödyllisessä käytössä.
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- GiveRadar has verified a Poliisihallitus fundraising permit for this organization, which few similar organizations hold. View this cohort
- Established in 1922, it is among the oldest sports & recreation charities in Finland GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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Merenkävijät ry is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. It is registered with the Patent and Registration Office (PRH). It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its registration number is 0275949-1. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds a fundraising permit (rahankerayslupa) from the National Police Board, which means Poliisihallitus licensed it to collect money from the public under the Money Collection Act (863/2019), a permit granted only for a non-profit purpose and valid for a fixed term. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The funds collected are used to purchase, maintain and renovate the equipment necessary for the organisation’s junior and educational activities (such as boating vests, etc.) and to hire and maintain the instructors needed for training and training activities. Furthermore, the funds may be used for the renovation and maintenance of the buildings and other infrastructure (latries, shipyards, etc.) of the club’s home port, the Sivus and the club’s outing islands (Sulkanimi, Granlandet and Stenskär) and the construction and maintenance of the club’s buildings and other infrastructure (laturis, shipyards, etc.). The buildings and infrastructure to be maintained and maintained are owned or managed by the club and used exclusively for the... Merenkävijät ry is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in Finland. The organization was founded in 1922.
Merenkävijät ry's official registration number is 0275949-1, as recorded in the national registry of Finland.
Merenkävijät ry is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.
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Quick facts about Merenkävijät ry
- What is Merenkävijät ry?
- Merenkävijät ry is a sports & recreation sports association based in Helsinki, Finland. The funds collected are used to purchase, maintain and renovate the equipment necessary for the organisation’s junior and educational activities (such as boating vests, etc.) and to hire and maintain the instructors needed for training and training activities. Furthermore, the funds may be used for the renovation and maintenance of the buildings and other infrastructure (latries, shipyards, etc.) of the club’s home port, the Sivus and the club’s outing islands (Sulkanimi, Granlandet and Stenskär) and the construction and maintenance of the club’s buildings and other infrastructure (laturis, shipyards, etc.). The buildings and infrastructure to be maintained and maintained are owned or managed by the club and used exclusively for the general interest.
- When was Merenkävijät ry founded?
- Merenkävijät ry was founded in 1922.
- Where is Merenkävijät ry located?
- Headquartered in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
- Is Merenkävijät ry trustworthy?
- Merenkävijät ry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Merenkävijät ry's registration number?
- Registration: 0275949-1 (Finland).
- What is Merenkävijät ry's website?
- https://merenkavijat.fi
- Are donations to Merenkävijät ry tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Finland 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.