ASBL (Belgian non-profit)
What it is
The ASBL is governed by the Belgian Code of companies and associations. It has articles, a general meeting, a board, and files its accounts. It may have economic activities as long as it does not distribute profits.
What it means for digital
An ASBL communicates with several publics at once: members, beneficiaries, volunteers, subsidising authorities, donors. Its website and tools must serve all of them with an often small team. That is what the program takes into account in the scoping.
In Kern4Good
The program welcomes small and medium-sized Belgian ASBLs with a clear societal goal and a real need for a website or a tool, preferably after one to three years of activity.
Can an informal association take part?
The program requires a recognised Belgian association, in practice an ASBL. An informal association can become an ASBL in a few weeks; talk to us about it.
What about a foundation or an AISBL?
Public utility foundations and AISBLs can apply if they meet the size and goal criteria. The decision is taken case by case.