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This type includes activities of:

  • activities of organisations (not directly affiliated to a political party) furthering a public cause or issue by means of public education, political influence, fundraising, etc.:
  • citizens initiative or protest movements
  • environmental and ecological movements
  • associations for the protection of animals
  • associations for patriotic purposes, including war veterans’ associations
  • consumer associations
  • activities of automobile associations (other than sports)
  • activities of local citizens’ groups (bourgeoisies communales/ Ortsbürgergemeinden)
  • activities of associations for the purpose of social acquaintanceship (e.g. rotary clubs, lodges)

This type also includes:

  • activities of philanthropic intermediaries and activities to promote volunteerism
  • international cooperation and solidarity activities
  • service activities to promote hunting and trapping

This type excludes:

  • activities of professional membership organisations, see 941200
  • charitable activities like fundraising aimed at social work, see 889901