European Youth for Action (EYFA) is recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling – ANBI) in the Netherlands. Below you can find the legally required information about our organisation, governance, and finances.
Organisation Details
Legal name:
Stichting European Youth Forest Action (EYFA)
RSIN / Fiscal number:
008491707
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number:
41205310
Address (registered address for post only):
Bombraak 29
1035 JP Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
Contact:
Email: eyfa[at]eyfa.org
Phone: +49 (0)30 61740102
Website: www.eyfa.org
Board and Organisational Structure
Board / Governance Structure
EYFA is governed by a Board and supported by an advisory board. Day-to-day operations are coordinated by a central office and a Europe-wide network of grassroots groups.
The Board of the European Youth Forest Action consists of:
Rienderhoff, Yolanda [Chairperson]
Walther, Katja [Secretary]
Hamdi, Alice [Chairperson]
Remuneration Policy
Board members receive no remuneration for their work.
Reasonable expenses incurred in the execution of their duties may be reimbursed. These include travel expenses for Board meetings.
Staff members are compensated in accordance with local employment law and remunerated for their work in accordance with applicable local regulations and internal salary policies.
Mission and objectives
EYFA empowers young people, especially those facing systemic barriers such as racialisation, gender discrimination, disability, migration status, or socioeconomic inequality, to organise for socio-ecological justice across Europe. We provide resources, spaces, and networks for youth-led initiatives to grow, collaborate, and influence social and environmental change.
Policy Plan
EYFA’s policy objectives, mission and vision are detailed in our regularly updated Strategic Approach. Our currrent Strategic Approach can be downloaded below.
Financial Information
EYFA publishes an annual financial report, including a balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure and an annual report of our activities, as it is required by Dutch law.
Since 2020, large Dutch organisation with ANBI status must further publish their financial results in a standard format on their website. EYFA is required to publish the Standard Form.
Annual Reports and Financial Statements
EYFA publishes audited accounts and narrative reports to demonstrate how funds are used to fulfil our mission. The following documents are publicly available for transparency
ANBI Standard form
Policy on fundraising and expenditure
All funds are used in line with EYFA’s mission. We do not engage in commercial activities that conflict with our public benefit purpose.
Donations and Tax Deductibility
EYFA is recognised as a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI) in the Netherlands. Donations to EYFA are used exclusively for public benefit activities.
Donations may be tax-deductible under Dutch law. Please consult a tax advisor for specifics. Donations to EYFA are used exclusively for public benefit activities
How to Support EYFA
Bank details for donations:
Account name: EYFA
IBAN: NL43INGB0004657962
BIC: INGBNL2A
Bank address: ING NV Amsterdam, PO Box 1800, 1000 BV, Amsterdam