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Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz

Attività per aiutare la popolazione bisognosa della regione

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Bern, BE Reg CHE105903074 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz

Das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz erfüllt humanitäre Aufgaben im Sinne der Rotkreuz-Grundsätze der Menschlichkeit, Unparteilichkeit, Neutralität, Unabhängigkeit, Freiwilligkeit, Einheit und Universalität. Es stellt sich in den Dienst Not leidender, hilfsbedürftiger Menschen, ohne Ansehen der Nationalität, der ethnischen Herkunft, der Sprache, des Glaubens, des Geschlechts, der sozialen Stellung oder der politischen Überzeugung. Bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben zieht das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz Freiwillige bei, die sich den Rotkreuzgrundsätzen verpflichten.

Founded
Headquarters
Bern, BE
Foundation type
Verein
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Attività per aiutare la popolazione bisognosa della regione

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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Operating countries (1)
Switzerland

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bern, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1866 and has been operating for 160 years. Its registration number is CHE105903074. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 Switzerland is 52/100.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is located in Bern, BE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1866 and has been active for 160 years.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.

Das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz erfüllt humanitäre Aufgaben im Sinne der Rotkreuz-Grundsätze der Menschlichkeit, Unparteilichkeit, Neutralität, Unabhängigkeit, Freiwilligkeit, Einheit und Universalität. Es stellt sich in den Dienst Not leidender, hilfsbedürftiger Menschen, ohne Ansehen der Nationalität, der ethnischen Herkunft, der Sprache, des Glaubens, des Geschlechts, der sozialen Stellung oder der politischen Überzeugung. Bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben zieht das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz Freiwillige bei, die sich den Rotkreuzgrundsätzen verpflichten. Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1866.

Among community development charities registered in Switzerland: Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jahresbericht 2024: Finanzen - Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Jun 2025
www.redcross.ch
Nachfrage an den Dienstleistungen des SRK Unterwalden bleibt hoch - Nidwaldner Zeitung
May 2023
www.nidwaldnerzeitung.ch
«ROGER» hilft Ensa-Kursteilnehmern in Lungern auf die Sprünge - Obwaldner Zeitung
May 2023
www.obwaldnerzeitung.ch

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz This page 51 - -
AI Suisse 52 - -
Medecins du Monde - Suisse 52 - -
Blaues Kreuz Schweiz 52 - -
Lungenliga beider Basel 52 - -
Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk Kovive 52 - -
SAM global 52 - -
Solafrica 52 - -
Médecins Sans Frontières 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
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 Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz

What is Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz?
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is a community development verein based in Bern, Switzerland. Das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz erfüllt humanitäre Aufgaben im Sinne der Rotkreuz-Grundsätze der Menschlichkeit, Unparteilichkeit, Neutralität, Unabhängigkeit, Freiwilligkeit, Einheit und Universalität. Es stellt sich in den Dienst Not leidender, hilfsbedürftiger Menschen, ohne Ansehen der Nationalität, der ethnischen Herkunft, der Sprache, des Glaubens, des Geschlechts, der sozialen Stellung oder der politischen Überzeugung. Bei der Erfüllung seiner Aufgaben zieht das Schweizerische Rote Kreuz Freiwillige bei, die sich den Rotkreuzgrundsätzen verpflichten.
When was Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz founded?
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz was founded in 1866.
Where is Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz located?
Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
Is Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz trustworthy?
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz's registration number?
Registration: CHE105903074 (Switzerland).
What is Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz's website?
https://www.redcross.ch/
Are donations to Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.