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in accordance with the legal provisions, the association shall identify and promote the initiative creating new jobs, goods or services by supporting the creation, resumption or development of TPEs or SMEs; it shall provide support by granting a personal loan without guarantee or interest and by providing support, sponsorship and technical follow-up to the holders of projects provided free of charge; it shall contribute to mobilising other financial and/or support aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
dans le respect des dispositions légales, l'association décèle et favorise l'initiative créatrice d'emplois, d'activités de biens ou de services nouveaux par l'appui à la création, à la reprise ou au développement de TPE ou PME; elle apporte son soutien par l'octroi d'un prêt personnel sans garantie ni interêt et par un accompagnement, un parrainage et un suivi technique des porteurs de projets assurés gracieusement ; elle contribue à mobiliser d'autres aides financières et/ou d'accompagnement à des petites et moyennes entreprises
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInitiative Creuse is a registered international nonprofit based in Guéret, Creuse, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is W232001665. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Initiative Creuse 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 international charities in France is 52/100.
Initiative Creuse is located in Guéret, Creuse, France. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is 29 RTE de Courtille, 23000, France.
Initiative Creuse is classified as a International organization, registered in France. It operates as a Déclaration simple.
Initiative Creuse 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.
in accordance with the legal provisions, the association shall identify and promote the initiative creating new jobs, goods or services by supporting the creation, resumption or development of TPEs or SMEs; it shall provide support by granting a personal loan without guarantee or interest and by providing support, sponsorship and technical follow-up to the holders of projects provided free of charge; it shall contribute to mobilising other financial and/or support aid to small and medium-sized enterprises Initiative Creuse is classified as a international organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among international charities registered in France: Initiative Creuse's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
Initiative Creuse 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.
Initiative Creuse is a French association under simple declaration (declaration simple) - the most common legal form for nonprofits in France, governed by the Loi du 1er juillet 1901. It is created by at least two persons and registered with the prefecture. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W232001665.
You can verify Initiative Creuse'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 W232001665. 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 Initiative Creuse directly through its donation page (https://www.initiative-creuse.fr/nous-soutenir.html). 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.
Initiative Creuse is based in Guéret, Creuse. 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).
Initiative Creuse is in France, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Initiative Creuse is registered in France. 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).
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Quick facts about Initiative Creuse
- What is Initiative Creuse?
- Initiative Creuse is a international registered association based in Guéret, France. in accordance with the legal provisions, the association shall identify and promote the initiative creating new jobs, goods or services by supporting the creation, resumption or development of TPEs or SMEs; it shall provide support by granting a personal loan without guarantee or interest and by providing support, sponsorship and technical follow-up to the holders of projects provided free of charge; it shall contribute to mobilising other financial and/or support aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
- When was Initiative Creuse founded?
- Initiative Creuse was founded in 1992.
- Where is Initiative Creuse located?
- Headquartered in Guéret, France.
- Is Initiative Creuse trustworthy?
- Initiative Creuse 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 Initiative Creuse's registration number?
- Registration: W232001665 (France).
- What is Initiative Creuse's website?
- https://www.initiative-creuse.fr
- Are donations to Initiative Creuse 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.