Carrying out collections Providing information
Collections are neither subject to authorization nor notification in Lower Saxony.
Information and evaluations on organizations seeking donations are provided by the responsible office.
According to its own information, the competent body documents around 2,100 donation organizations in the social, especially humanitarian and charitable sector in its welfare archive. On this basis, the competent body answers inquiries from private individuals, companies, authorities and the media against reimbursement of costs.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI)
Responsible authorities
Deutsches Zentralinstitut für soziale Fragen/DZI
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the responsible office.
What are the fees?
Fees may apply. Please contact the responsible office.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
No deadlines need to be observed.



