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Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela

A Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela é uma associação sem fins lucrativos, de utilidade pública administrativa, de caráter essencialmente humanitário e de duração ilimitada. Tem …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela

A Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela foi criada em 1877, pelo seu 1º comandante, Armindo Pereira da Costa, com 30 bombeiros. Em 1905, pelos serviços meritórios prestados à população, o Rei Dom Carlos, atribui o título de "Real" à Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela e em 1941, o Presidente da República, Grão-Mestre das Ordens Portuguesas, António Óscar Fragoso Carmona distingue a associação com o Grau de Cavaleiro da ordem de Benemerência. Atualmente o corpo de bombeiros integra cerca de 250 homens e mulheres de bem, dedicados, altruístas, valentes, que todos os dias dignificam a farda que vestem.

Founded
Headquarters
Vizela, Braga
Foundation type
Associação

Mission

A Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela é uma associação sem fins lucrativos, de utilidade pública administrativa, de caráter essencialmente humanitário e de duração ilimitada. Tem como principais missões: o combate a incêndios; o socorro às populações, em caso de incêndios, inundações, desabamentos e, de um modo geral, em todos os acidentes e catástrofes; o socorro a náufragos e buscas subaquáticas; o socorro e transporte de acidentados e doentes, incluindo a urgência pré-hospitalar, no âmbito do sistema integrado de emergência médica, entre outras.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Portugal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 65

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Base de Dados Social status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela has a substantially complete profile.

  • Established in 1877, it is among the oldest community development charities in Portugal GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Portugal GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

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Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vizela, Braga, Portugal. It is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry. It was founded in 1877 and has been operating for 149 years. Its registration number is PT-500903808. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela's official registration number is PT-500903808, as recorded in the national registry of Portugal.

Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 Portugal is 64/100.

Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is located in Vizela, Braga, Portugal. The organization was established in 1877 and has been active for 149 years.

Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Portugal. It operates as an Associação.

According to GiveRadar's records, Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry and overseen by the DGPJ. 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.

A Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela foi criada em 1877, pelo seu 1º comandante, Armindo Pereira da Costa, com 30 bombeiros. Em 1905, pelos serviços meritórios prestados à população, o Rei Dom Carlos, atribui o título de "Real" à Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela e em 1941, o Presidente da República, Grão-Mestre das Ordens Portuguesas, António Óscar Fragoso Carmona distingue a associação com o Grau de Cavaleiro da ordem de Benemerência. Atualmente o corpo de bombeiros integra cerca de 250 homens e mulheres de bem, dedicados, altruístas, valentes, que todos os dias dignificam a farda que vestem. Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is classified as a community development organization registered in Portugal. The organization was founded in 1877.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Cause areas in Portugal

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 20,602
Community Development this charity 11,239
Education 3,009
Social Services 1,108
Health 618
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Most common causes in Portugal

Causes charities work on most.

Eldercare & Aging 362
Disability 130
Disaster Relief 84
Peace 77
Hunger 56
Mental Health 39
Cultural Heritage 35
Veterans 30
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Portuguese Ministry of Justice

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1877
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela

What is Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela?
Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela is a community development associação based in Vizela, Portugal. A Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela foi criada em 1877, pelo seu 1º comandante, Armindo Pereira da Costa, com 30 bombeiros. Em 1905, pelos serviços meritórios prestados à população, o Rei Dom Carlos, atribui o título de "Real" à Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela e em 1941, o Presidente da República, Grão-Mestre das Ordens Portuguesas, António Óscar Fragoso Carmona distingue a associação com o Grau de Cavaleiro da ordem de Benemerência. Atualmente o corpo de bombeiros integra cerca de 250 homens e mulheres de bem, dedicados, altruístas, valentes, que todos os dias dignificam a farda que vestem.
When was Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela founded?
Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela was founded in 1877.
Where is Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela located?
Headquartered in Vizela, Braga, Portugal.
Is Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela trustworthy?
Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela 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 Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela's registration number?
Registration: PT-500903808 (Portugal).
What is Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela's website?
https://www.bvvizela.pt/
Are donations to Real Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Vizela tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Portugal 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.