In Norway, we tend to be especially generous around Christmas. Experience shows that Norwegian fundraising campaigns raise large sums of money. Digital platforms have made it easier than ever to both raise and donate money. That makes it especially important to ensure that the money ends up in the right hands.

If you’re unsure whether an organization is trustworthy, you can check to see if it’s approved by Charity Monitoring Norway.
See Charity Monitoring Norway’s list of approved organizations.

There are currently no legal provisions in Norway governing how fundraising should be conducted. Nor are there any restrictions on who can raise funds or for what purposes.
Organizations approved by the Fundraising Oversight Authority are subject to strict requirements regarding efficiency, oversight, and organizational matters.
See our requirements for approval here.

Christmas is a time for kindness, family, and gratitude. Many people take this opportunity to donate to causes close to their hearts. Unscrupulous fundraisers know how to take advantage of this, and in an ever-growing sea of worthy causes and sometimes very personal appeals, it can be difficult to tell them apart. If an organization is approved by Charity Monitoring Norway, you can be confident that it is a legitimate organization.