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within the framework of a more free, fairer and more supportive secular society, to bring together and represent, both with the departmental UFAL, the regional UFAL and the national UFAL, the families of the UFAL movement at the level of its locality of competence, and to ensure their local representation
dans le cadre d'une société laïque plus libre, plus juste et plus solidaire, regrouper et représenter, tant auprès de l'UFAL départementale, de l'UFAL régionale et de l'UFAL Nationale, les familles adhérentes du mouvement UFAL au niveau de sa localité de compétence, et d'en assurer la représentation locale
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnion des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Landévennec, Finistère, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is W292007475. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 France is 52/100.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is located in Landévennec, Finistère, France. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 2 Kerberon Izella, 29560, France.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in France. It operates as a Union.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. 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.
within the framework of a more free, fairer and more supportive secular society, to bring together and represent, both with the departmental UFAL, the regional UFAL and the national UFAL, the families of the UFAL movement at the level of its locality of competence, and to ensure their local representation Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is classified as a community development organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among community development charities registered in France: Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is a registered association in France. Donations to qualifying French nonprofits are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the donated amount, up to 20% of your taxable income. Donations to organizations providing aid to people in need qualify for a 75% reduction up to a set ceiling.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is a French union - a grouping of associations that pool resources or coordinate activity within a shared area. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W292007475.
You can verify Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)'s legal status in several ways. First, look up the RNA record directly on the JOAFE (Journal Officiel des Associations et Fondations d'Entreprise) at https://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pages/associations-search-associations using RNA number W292007475. The result shows the official name, registered purpose, registered address, and date of creation. Second, check the Data Associations portal maintained by the DJEPVA (Direction de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et de la Vie Associative) at https://www.data-asso.fr/ - this aggregates RNA data with financial information (comptes annuels), public subsidies received, and employment data. Third, ask the organisation for its statuts (bylaws), its most recent rapport d'activite (annual report), and its comptes annuels (annual accounts). Legitimate French charities, especially those receiving public subsidies or donations exceeding 153,000 EUR per year, are required to publish these. If the RNA record exists, the purpose matches, and financial reports are available, the organisation is legitimate.
You can donate to Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) directly through its donation page (https://www.ufal.org/actions-ufal/9-manieres-de-soutenir-lufal-et-de-promouvoir-vos-idees/). French charities typically accept bank transfers (virement bancaire via IBAN), cheques, online card payments, and recurring direct debits (prelevement automatique). Many use platforms like HelloAsso (France's leading free fundraising platform for associations), Hellodon, or their own website. For tax-deductible giving: donations to associations d'interet general and organismes d'utilite publique are eligible for a 66% income-tax reduction (reduction d'impot) up to 20% of taxable income, or 75% for organisations providing meals, shelter, or healthcare to the needy (up to 1,000 EUR per year, then 66% above that). The charity must issue a recu fiscal (tax receipt) for the donation to be deductible. Corporate donors (mecenat d'entreprise) can deduct 60% of donations up to 0.5% of turnover.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is based in Landévennec, Finistère. France is divided into 101 departements across 18 regions (13 in metropolitan France plus 5 overseas). French associations can operate nationally regardless of where they are registered - the RNA registration is done at the prefecture of the registered address but does not limit the geographic scope of activities.
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French donations to associations d'intérêt général or associations reconnues d'utilité publique are deductible (66% crédit d'impôt for individuals up to a cap).
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is in France, 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.
Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is registered in France. 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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Quick facts about Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)
- What is Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)?
- Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) is a community development union based in Landévennec, France. within the framework of a more free, fairer and more supportive secular society, to bring together and represent, both with the departmental UFAL, the regional UFAL and the national UFAL, the families of the UFAL movement at the level of its locality of competence, and to ensure their local representation
- When was Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) founded?
- Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) was founded in 2019.
- Where is Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) located?
- Headquartered in Landévennec, France.
- Is Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) trustworthy?
- Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)'s registration number?
- Registration: W292007475 (France).
- What is Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal)'s website?
- https://www.ufal.org/
- Are donations to Union des Familles Laïques de Brest (Ufal) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of France 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.