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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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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · 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
Switzerland

Mission

Attività per aiutare la popolazione bisognosa della regione

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (1)
Switzerland

How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ESA / Zefix status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1866, it is among the oldest community development charities in Switzerland GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Switzerland GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz's official registration number is CHE105903074, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz 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 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and 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 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.

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.

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

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jahresbericht 2024: Finanzen - Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Jun 2025
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Cause areas in Switzerland

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

Social Services 16,783
Community Development this charity 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 1,501
Mission Work 988
Eldercare & Aging 493
HIV/AIDS 349
Animal Welfare 346
Addiction Recovery 324
Cancer 261
Poverty 259

Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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 · 1866
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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. 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, BE, Switzerland.
Is Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz trustworthy?
Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz 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 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.