GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Vereniging Verre Naasten
Far Beside Dutch churches support their relationships with related churches worldwide.
Verre Naasten ondersteunt Nederlandse kerken bij hun relaties met verwante kerken wereldwijd.
Translated from Dutch by GiveRadar.
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in NetherlandsRed flags
· All clearWhere every €1 goes
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVereniging Verre Naasten is a registered religion nonprofit based in Zwolle, Netherlands. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Its registration number is 004668728. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 68/100 for religion charities in Netherlands. The organization reports €6M in annual revenue.
Vereniging Verre Naasten has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Netherlands is 68/100.
Vereniging Verre Naasten is located in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Based on official tax filings, Vereniging Verre Naasten has €6M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for religion charities in Netherlands. Administrative costs account for 6% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 7%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Vereniging Verre Naasten is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Netherlands. It operates as a Vereniging. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €6M in annual revenue.
Vereniging Verre Naasten has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 73%. 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.
Far Beside Dutch churches support their relationships with related churches worldwide. Vereniging Verre Naasten is classified as a religion organization registered in Netherlands.
Among religion charities registered in Netherlands: Vereniging Verre Naasten's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 68/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of €6M is well above the peer average of €1M.
Vereniging Verre Naasten is registered in the Netherlands. Vereniging Verre Naasten has ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, so donations are tax-deductible. You can deduct gifts that exceed 1% of your threshold income (minimum 60 euros). Periodic gifts (committed for 5+ years) are fully deductible without threshold.
Vereniging Verre Naasten is a Dutch association (vereniging) - a membership-based legal entity whose members make decisions in a general assembly. Verenigingen with 'volledige rechtsbevoegdheid' (full legal capacity) are registered by notarial deed at the KvK and can hold ANBI status. A vereniging differs from a stichting in that it is member-driven: members hold the voting power in the general assembly, whereas a stichting is governed solely by its board. It is registered with the Kamer van Koophandel (KvK), the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, with RSIN 004668728.
You can verify Vereniging Verre Naasten's legal status in three ways. First, look up the RSIN directly on the Belastingdienst ANBI register: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/aftrek-en-kortingen/content/anbi-status-controleren and enter 004668728. The result page confirms whether the organisation currently holds ANBI status - a prerequisite for tax-deductible donations in the Netherlands. Second, search the Kamer van Koophandel public registry at https://www.kvk.nl/zoeken/ - the KvK record shows the legal form (Stichting / Vereniging / Coöperatie), registered address, board composition (where disclosed), and the date of incorporation. Third, every ANBI is legally required by the publicatieplicht to publish on its own website: the policy plan, financial statements, an overview of activities, board composition, and remuneration policy. A working ANBI page with current financials is the strongest signal of legitimacy beyond the registry. If all three sources agree on name, address and ANBI status, the organisation is legitimate.
You can donate to Vereniging Verre Naasten directly through its donation page (https://verrenaasten.nl/doneren-verre-naasten). Dutch charities typically accept iDEAL (the standard Dutch online-banking payment method), Tikkie payment requests, Bancontact for cross-border donors, SEPA bank transfer to the organisation's IBAN (account numbers starting with NL), and online payment processors (Mollie, Stripe). Many larger Dutch charities use platforms like Geef.nl, GeefSamen, Kentaa, and Pifworld for online fundraising. International donors can give via SEPA (the Netherlands is in the eurozone, so intra-EU transfers are cheap), PayPal, or GlobalGiving. For donations to count as a 'periodieke gift' - fully tax-deductible without a threshold - a written agreement (overeenkomst periodieke gift) committing for at least five years is required. Always confirm the recipient's RSIN and ANBI status before sending funds intended for the tax deduction.
Vereniging Verre Naasten carries the CBF-Erkend Goed Doel label - the Dutch quality seal awarded by the Centraal Bureau Fondsenwerving (CBF). To qualify, a charity passes a three-yearly independent audit covering governance (separation of board, oversight, and management), financial transparency (audited annual accounts, clear expense breakdown), effective use of donations, responsible fundraising practices, and a working complaints procedure. You can read the public 'CBF-paspoort' for Vereniging Verre Naasten here: https://cbf.nl/organisaties/715. The passport shows the most recent audit outcome and the headline financial ratios.
As an ANBI, Vereniging Verre Naasten is legally required to publish the following information on its own website, free of charge and without a login (the 'publicatieplicht' obligation under Uitvoeringsregeling AWR 1994 art. 1a): the policy plan, an overview of the past year's activities, the financial statements (balance sheet, profit-and-loss, explanatory notes), board composition with names, and the remuneration policy for directors and key staff. Larger ANBIs (turnover above €50,000) must also publish a fuller financial report using the Belastingdienst's standard ANBI publication form. If you cannot find these documents on the organisation's website, that is a red flag worth raising with the board before donating.
Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
1 year on file from cbf (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
NL donations to Vereniging Verre Naasten are tax-deductible only if the charity holds an active ANBI registration (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). Check the charity's ANBI status before claiming a deduction.
Vereniging Verre Naasten is registered in Netherlands. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralVenezolaanse christen roept op tot gebed voor haar land na arrestatie Maduro - CVandaag
Leerlingen CSG Guido halen met acties bijna 23.000 euro op voor Oeganda - destadamersfoort.nl
Vacature Lid Raad van Toezicht - Nederlands Dagblad
Wouter van Veelen verruilt predikantschap voor zending: "De wereldkerk helpt mij geloven" - Groot Nieuws Radio
'Jullie zijn helemaal niets gewend’, zei een Oegandese predikant tegen mij - Evangelische Omroep
Ds. Van Veelen directeur-bestuurder Verre Naasten, en andere personalia - Reformatorisch Dagblad
Een typisch voorbeeld van het vrijgemaakte ‘alles-of-niets-syndroom’ | column Ernst Leeftink - CVandaag
Zendelingen uitzenden niet meer van deze tijd? Vier zendingsorganisaties reageren - Reformatorisch Dagblad
'Christelijk zendingswerk is niet meer van deze tijd' - Evangelische Omroep
Zendelingen uitzenden, dat doet Verre Naasten niet meer. ‘We willen geen ongelijkwaardigheid’ - Nederlands Dagblad
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other religion in Netherlands, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority) and KVK
- Financial filings
- Belastingdienst ANBI publication standard - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Vereniging Verre Naasten?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Vereniging Verre Naasten
- What is Vereniging Verre Naasten?
- Vereniging Verre Naasten is a religion association based in Zwolle, Netherlands. Far Beside Dutch churches support their relationships with related churches worldwide.
- Where is Vereniging Verre Naasten located?
- Headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands.
- What is Vereniging Verre Naasten's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Vereniging Verre Naasten trustworthy?
- Vereniging Verre Naasten has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Vereniging Verre Naasten's registration number?
- Registration: 004668728 (Netherlands).
- What is Vereniging Verre Naasten's website?
- http://www.verrenaasten.nl
- Are donations to Vereniging Verre Naasten tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Netherlands 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.