A group of associations or NGOs that work in the same area and which join together to increase their level of representation before the authorities and presence throughout the country.
Private organisations that serve public and social purposes, and which basically consist of Clubs esportius / Sports clubs or Associacions / Associations. All the Catalan sports federations are members of the Union of Catalan Sports Federations (known as UFEC in Catalan), a non-profit organisation that offers advisory services and contributes to the development and improvement of Catalan sport. Catalan sport has considerable potential, a fact that has led many Catalan federations to consider the need to take part in international competitions. There are currently five federations that officially participate in such competitions.
Non-profit organisations to which assets are donated on a permanent basis for the purposes of carrying out work for the benefit of society. All foundations must be inscribed in the register of foundations.