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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.

The consumer centre Schleswig-Holstein is an independent, non-profit, registered association that informs, advises and supports consumers in consumer matters and conflicts with companies. We provide an insight into confusing markets. In addition, we represent consumer interests vis-à-vis business, politics and administration. We respond to all questions of consumer law and make political demands. To this end, we are committed to consumer education, so that young people are well prepared for the challenges of everyday life. Through direct letters, position papers or exchange and information events organized by us, contact with politicians at the state and federal level is sought directly. On the basis of the Basic Law and the social market economy, the consumer centre perceives consumer interests in the …

Die Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein ist ein unabhängiger, gemeinnütziger, eingetragener Verein, der Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in Konsumfragen und bei Konflikten mit Unternehmen informiert, berät und unterstützt. Wir verschaffen einen Durchblick in unübersichtlichen Märkten. Darüber hinaus vertreten wir Verbraucherinteressen gegenüber Wirtschaft, Politik und Verwaltung. Wir nehmen Stellung zu allen Fragen des Verbraucherrechts und stellen politische Forderungen auf. Dazu setzen wir uns für Verbraucherbildung ein, damit junge Menschen gut auf die Herausforderungen des Alltags vorbereitet werden. Durch direkte Anschreiben, Positionspapiere oder von uns organisierte Austausch- und Informationsve­ranstaltungen wird unmittelbar der Kontakt mit Politikerinnen und Politikern auf Landes- und Bundesebene gesucht. Auf dem Boden des Grundgesetzes und der sozialen Marktwirtschaft nimmt die Verbraucherzentrale gemeinnützig, anbieterunabhängig, überparteilich und konfessionsneutral die Verbraucherinteressen in den o.g. Schwerpunktthemen wahr.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, 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, Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R004324. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue. The charity has 9 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.1/5 based on 9 reviews.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.'s official registration number is R004324, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 Germany is 62/100.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Note: the organization has a low Trustpilot rating of 2.1/5, which may reflect donor dissatisfaction. 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.

The consumer centre Schleswig-Holstein is an independent, non-profit, registered association that informs, advises and supports consumers in consumer matters and conflicts with companies. We provide an insight into confusing markets. In addition, we represent consumer interests vis-à-vis business, politics and administration. We respond to all questions of consumer law and make political demands. To this end, we are committed to consumer education, so that young people are well prepared for the challenges of everyday life. Through direct letters, position papers or exchange and information events organized by us, contact with politicians at the state and federal level is sought directly. On the basis of the Basic Law and the social... Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

Contact Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. directly for current donation methods. German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is based in Kiel, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's northernmost state between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

Annual revenue
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Vitalij B•••••
Board Chair

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Donor reviews (9)

1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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Ich verstehe die Welt nicht mehr

Ich verstehe die Welt nicht mehrIn Folge auf meine gescheiterte Handyreklamation bei Samsung, erhoffte ich mir einen Termin bei der hiesigen Verbraucherzentrale. Aus unerklärlichen Gründen ("zuviel zu tun") kann man mein Anliegen nicht kurz überschauen, um mir ggf einige Ratschläge zum weiteren Verlauf zu geben. Also fragte ich nach einem Termin. Die Telefonkosten betragen mind. 2€/min, deshalb fragte ich via Email. Man gab mir einen adäquaten Terminvorschlag aber nur wenn ich auch 35€ dafür zahlen würde. Wer schützt mich denn jetzt vor den halsabschneiderischen Methoden des Verbraucherschutzes? Leider wird Samsung wieder mit geplanter Obsolezenz und gewollter Umweltzerstörung/Ausbeutung des Planeten durchkommen. Gerechtigkeit gibt es nicht mehr.Der Bewerter

Der Bewerter Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Ich bin enttäuscht.

Ich bin enttäuscht.Ich habe der Verbraucherzentrale vor Ort eines Fakeshops mit Sitz in Deutschland, gemeldet.Antwort: Bitte ihre Verbraucherzentrale in ihrem Bundesland Kontakten.Habe per E-Mail gemacht.Die haben sich nie zurück gemeldet.Schlaft ruhig weiter.Die Betrüger schlafen nicht.

Sönke Repnak Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Absoluter Fake

Absoluter Fake, Es wird WC-Papier angeboten zum halben Preis! Alles nur Betrug. Das sind nur Fake Aussagen, welche nicht korrekt sind. Preise sind sogar überteuert bei Palettenbezug! Hände Weg.

Max Hans Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Nervige Werbeanrufe - immer und immer wieder!

Diese Firma will angeblich falsch geliefertes WC-Papier superbillig verkaufen - dazu werden nervige und unerwünschte Werbeanrufe getätigt.Fazit: Braucht niemand, kann weg!

Chrigel Oberhänsli Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Mega dubioses Unternehmen

Mega dubioses Unternehmen. Es rufen z.T. zwei mal die Woche ganz unterschiedliche Personen an und erzählen immer dasselbe. Nämlich, dass sie noch von einer Kundenbestellung WC Papier übrigen haben und dies günstig verkaufen würden. Gerne auch auf Rechnung. 56 Rollen für 38 CHF war der Preis heute.Auch wenn man darum bittet, einem von der Telefonliste zu streichen, wird man immer weiter belästigt.

Eliane Valenti Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
null Sterne!!

null Sterne!!Absolute abzocke!! Ein richtiger Mafia Verein! Ich renne auf den Bus, ZVV App offen, löse das Billet im Bus und erst bei der nächsten Fahrt gültig. Fahre eine Station, steige aus und musste ein gültiges Ticket lösen, wenigstens hatte der Chauffeur auf mein Kommando länger gewartet.Ticket für alle Zonen gelöst, da die andren Möglichkeiten nicht funktionierten, 17.50.- für alle Zonen, Gültigkeit 2h. Ein Ticket nach Schlieren kostet 7.-. Das System bei VBZ ist eine absolute Abzocke!!!

Dani Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Wir möchten andere Unternehmen warnen

Wir möchten andere Unternehmen eindringlich zur Vorsicht im Umgang mit dieser Firma warnen.Der Ablauf war bei uns wie folgt:Zunächst erfolgte ein Anruf mit dem Angebot von günstigen Verbrauchsmaterialien (Handschuhe, WC-Papier, Handpapiertücher).Nach einer ersten Bestellung begannen wiederholte Anrufe, in denen behauptet wurde, Mitarbeitende unserer Firma hätten grössere Mengen (mehrere Paletten) bestellt. Tatsächlich lag keine offizielle Bestellung vor.Diese Vorgehensweise führte zu ungewollten Lieferungen in erheblichem Wert (z. B. CHF 9'000 für Handschuhe).Als wir die Annahme weiterer Lieferungen verweigerten und die Rücknahme der Ware verlangten, reagierte die zuständige Mitarbeiterin am Telefon aggressiv und lautstark.Trotz klarer Mitteilung, dass wir keine weiteren Lieferungen wünschen, wurde unser Unternehmen weiter kontaktiert.Unser Eindruck ist, dass hier ein System angewendet wird, welches bewusst auf Verunsicherung setzt und ungewollte Lieferungen auslöst.Wir raten deshalb dringend, bei Kontakten mit dieser Firma äusserste Vorsicht walten zu lassen.

Melanie K Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Bevor man in die Beratung kommt muss…

Bevor man in die Beratung kommt muss man bezahlen !!!! Die Beratung selber hätte man sich sparen können , da es keine gab ! Es ging um eine Beratung zur priv. Krankenversicherung… der Berater war , trotz 2 wöchigem Vorlauf ( Termin Vergabe) nicht vorbereitet!!!!

Sinone Holst Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Beratung zu Beitragshöhe Krankenversicherung

Keine Vorbereitung auf den Beratungstermin hinsichtlich der Beitragshöhe für die private Krankenversicherung durch den Berater. Keine Alternativmöglichkeiten als die von der Versicherung vorgeschlagenen.

K-P. H Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 9 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.

What is Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.?
Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Kiel, Germany. The consumer centre Schleswig-Holstein is an independent, non-profit, registered association that informs, advises and supports consumers in consumer matters and conflicts with companies. We provide an insight into confusing markets. In addition, we represent consumer interests vis-à-vis business, politics and administration. We respond to all questions of consumer law and make political demands. To this end, we are committed to consumer education, so that young people are well prepared for the challenges of everyday life. Through direct letters, position papers or exchange and information events organized by us, contact with politicians at the state and federal level is sought directly. On the basis of the Basic Law and the social market economy, the consumer centre perceives consumer interests in the above-mentioned priority topics in a charitable, non-profit-making, non-partisancial and non-confessional manner.
Who leads Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.?
Vitalij Baisel serves as Board Chair.
Where is Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. located?
Headquartered in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
What is Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. trustworthy?
Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R004324 (Germany).
What is Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V.'s website?
https://www.verbraucherzentrale.sh
Are donations to Verbraucherzentrale Schleswig-Holstein e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.