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Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes

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50/100 · methodology

About Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes

prevent the actions of sectarian groups, movements and organizations and to defend and assist families and individuals who are victims of sectarian groups, movements or organizations, whatever their name, form and modalities of action, which violate human rights and fundamental freedoms as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; to bring together; to animate and coordinate the various defence associations

prévenir les agissements des groupes, mouvements et organisations à caractère sectaire ainsi que de défendre et d'assister les familles et l'individu victimes de groupes, mouvements ou organisations à caractère sectaire, quelles que soient leur appellation, leur forme et leurs modalités d'actions, portant atteinte aux droits de l'homme et aux libertés fondamentales définis par la déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme; réunir; animer et coordonner les différentes associations de défense

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Founded
Headquarters
Buchelay, Yvelines
Foundation type
Recognized of Public Utility (Reconnue d'utilité publique)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in France
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
Préfecture deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Buchelay, Yvelines, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is W781004425. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in France is 52/100.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is located in Buchelay, Yvelines, France. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 1 RUE du Tarn, 78200, France.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in France. It operates as a Reconnue d'utilité publique.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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.

prevent the actions of sectarian groups, movements and organizations and to defend and assist families and individuals who are victims of sectarian groups, movements or organizations, whatever their name, form and modalities of action, which violate human rights and fundamental freedoms as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; to bring together; to animate and coordinate the various defence associations Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in France: Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes 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 Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is a French organisation reconnue d'utilite publique (RUP) - formally recognised as serving the public interest by decree of the Conseil d'Etat. RUP status is the highest accreditation available to French associations and grants the right to receive legacies, bequests, and certain forms of public subsidy. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W781004425.

You can verify Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes'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 W781004425. 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 Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes directly through its donation page (https://www.unadfi.org/faire-un-don/). 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.

Yes, Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is reconnue d'utilite publique (RUP). Recognition of public utility is granted by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, the highest administrative court in France, after a thorough review of the organisation's governance, finances, purpose, and national significance. RUP status allows the organisation to receive legacies (legs), bequests, and certain forms of public subsidy that ordinary associations cannot. It is the highest level of formal recognition available to French associations and foundations, and only around 2,000 organisations hold it nationwide.

Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is based in Buchelay, Yvelines. 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).

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in France, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Journal Officiel des Associations (JOAFE)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Comptes annuels (Journal Officiel) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
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

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Quick facts about Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes

What is Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes?
Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes is a advocacy & civil rights recognized of public utility based in Buchelay, France. prevent the actions of sectarian groups, movements and organizations and to defend and assist families and individuals who are victims of sectarian groups, movements or organizations, whatever their name, form and modalities of action, which violate human rights and fundamental freedoms as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; to bring together; to animate and coordinate the various defence associations
When was Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes founded?
Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes was founded in 1982.
Where is Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes located?
Headquartered in Buchelay, France.
Is Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes trustworthy?
Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes's registration number?
Registration: W781004425 (France).
What is Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes's website?
http://www.unadfi.org
Are donations to Union Nationale des Associations de Defense des Familles et de L'Individu Victimes de Sectes 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.