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Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad

Sanitary and rescue work; youth/older groups; family group.. Course, international and national work, etc. Other social work services without accommodation

Sanitet og redningsarbeid. Ungdom/eldre grupper. Familiegruppe.. Kursing, internasjonalt og nasjonalt arbeid m.m.. Andre sosialtjenester uten botilbud ellers

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Founded
Headquarters
Harstad
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 70

Red flags

· All clear
Brønnøysund register suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad is a registered social services nonprofit based in Harstad, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its registration number is 983930301. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 493K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Norway is 70/100.

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad is located in Harstad, Norway. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.

Based on official tax filings, Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad has NOK 493K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. It has NOK 493K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad. 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.

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad 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.

Sanitary and rescue work; youth/older groups; family group.. Course, international and national work, etc. Other social work services without accommodation Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1939.

Among social services charities registered in Norway: Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 70/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 493K is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.

Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad 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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Annual revenue
NOK 100K-NOK 1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BJ
Bjørn Tore Samuelsen

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BJ
Bjørn T••• S••••••••
Styrets leder
CI
Cindy C••••••• M•••••
Board Member
IN
Inge M••••• F••••••••
Board Member
MA
Magnus S•••• J•••••••
Board Member
ME
Merethe H•••••••• S•••••
Board Member
RI
Richard O••••
Board Member
SV
Sverre V••••••
Board Member
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Form filed
NOK 0.5M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other social services in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad This page 72 $44,382 -
Stiftelsen Tønsbergmessen 74 $73,479 -
Norsk Folkehjelp Kristiansand 72 $74,603 -
Balders Venner Stiftelse 71 $17,417 -
Stiftelsen Gravråkstuggu 69 $10,025 -
Tangen Aldersboliger og - Hjem Sti 69 $60,179 -
Kløverli Boligstiftelse 69 $32,400 -
Stiftelsen Nordstrand Menighets Hedersbolig 69 $54,918 -
Sunndal Revmatikerforening 69 $38,181 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Financial filings
Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Brønnøysund Register Centre - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad

What is Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad?
Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad is a social services association based in Harstad, Norway. Sanitary and rescue work; youth/older groups; family group.. Course, international and national work, etc. Other social work services without accommodation
When was Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad founded?
Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad was founded in 1939.
Who leads Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad?
Bjørn Tore Samuelsen.
Where is Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad located?
Headquartered in Harstad, Norway.
What is Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 100K-NOK 1M.
Is Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad trustworthy?
Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad's registration number?
Registration: 983930301 (Norway).
What is Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad's website?
https://www.folkehjelp.no/harstad/
Are donations to Norsk Folkehjelp Harstad 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.