Transparancy
In order to make our work transparent according to standardised criteria, we have joined the Transparent Civil Society Initiative and are committed to making the following information available to the public and keeping it up to date. In some points we refer to our most recent annual report and our statutes.
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1. name, registered office, address and year of foundation​​​
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Lean on us e.V., Kippingstraße 22, 20144 Hamburg, Germany
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Foundation: June 2021
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Register of associations VR 24799, register court Hamburg district court
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2. statutes & goals​
Our aim is to ensure humane basic care for particularly vulnerable refugees. Through our partnership model, we enable individual needs-based help. We are the point of contact for the concerns and needs of people seeking protection and work with them to find solutions to their problems. In this way, we enable them to lead a more self-determined life.
Our statutes can be found here.
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3. information on tax privileges
We are exempt from corporation tax in accordance with Section 5 (1) No. 9 KStG and from trade tax in accordance with Section 3 No. 6 GewStG due to the promotion of aid for politically, racially or religiously persecuted persons, refugees and displaced persons (Section 52 (2) Sentence 1 No. 10 AO) in accordance with the current exemption notice (link to current exemption notice here) from the Hamburg-Nord tax office.
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4. name and function of the key decision-makers
A current overview of the Executive Board and other active members can be found here.
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5. activity report
The annual financial statements and activity report on page 2 contain information about our activities.
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6. staff structure
We do not employ any paid staff or freelancers. All work is carried out by members of the organisation on a voluntary basis. Insofar as the association's financial resources permit, members or board members may be paid an annual honorary allowance in the amount of the applicable tax-free maximum amount (currently € 840). If such amounts are paid, they are recognised separately in the annual financial statements.
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7. information on the source of funds
Our income comes from unrestricted and earmarked donations and membership fees and can be found in the annual financial statements and activity report on page 1.
​8. information on the use of funds
We use our income for hardship support, individual support and the promotion of other organisations.
Annual financial statements and activity report 2023
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9. corporate affiliation with third parties
The association is not affiliated with third parties under company law.
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10. names of persons whose annual payments account for more than 10 of the total annual budget
Details of donations of € 1,000 or more or more than 10% of the total annual budget are listed by name on page 2 of the annual financial statements and activity report.