What Vendanges Solidaires does

Vendanges Solidaires is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, operating with a small core team of approximately five staff supplemented by volunteers. Its mission is to provide zero-interest honor loans (prêts d'honneur à taux zéro) to French winemakers who have been established for less than ten years and have lost more than 50% of their harvest due to climate events — frost, hail, drought, or extreme heat. Loans follow a structured 3-year repayment schedule with a one-year grace period, restricted to concrete, verifiable projects such as replanting, equipment purchase, and chai renovation. Since inception, the association has supported over 70 young domaines across regions including Jura, Alsace, Loire, Ardèche, Cher, and Haute-Garonne, with 3–8 domaines assisted in any given year.

The organization's core products are three: (i) the honor loan program for eligible winemakers, applied for via an Airtable-based project call-for-proposals intake; (ii) an annual 100% digital charity auction hosted on the iDealwine platform, which contributed €24,000–€41,000 per year between 2022 and 2025; and (iii) a donation platform on HelloAsso offering >60% French tax deductibility. Supporting revenue streams include CAVAVIN retail giveback (5% of sales on selected wines across 135 stores), partnership-driven cause-marketing programs (Trois Fois Vin, Vinibee, VinoFutur, Le Petit Ballon), membership subscriptions, Michel Tolmer-designed merchandise, and one-off crowdfunding campaigns (e.g., a 2018 KissKissBankBank campaign that raised €51,267 from donors in ten countries).

Vendanges Solidaires runs on a community-led GTM model with no proprietary technology stack beyond its WordPress website and standard third-party fundraising and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). Distribution is concentrated in France through physical salons and banquets (notably an annual Lyon event), partner retail networks, and digital channels including Instagram, YouTube ('Les rencontres solidaires' video series), and email newsletters. Coverage by La Revue du Vin de France and a long-standing Duclot sponsorship anchor its brand presence in the French wine trade. The underlying business model is donor-subsidized solidarity finance, with iDealwine auctions and CAVAVIN retail giveback together constituting the bulk of identifiable inflows.

Name

Vendanges Solidaires

Legal name

Association Vendanges Solidaires

Website

https://vendangessolidaires.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vendanges Solidaires is a French non-profit association, founded in 2016, that provides zero-interest honor loans to young French winemakers (under 10 years established) who lose more than half their harvest to climate events. It funds these loans via donations, an annual iDealwine charity auction, and partner retail programs including CAVAVIN's 135-store network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Agricultural Financial Assistance

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Winemaker financial assistance
• Zero-interest agricultural loans
• Wine industry solidarity
• Climate disaster relief
• Charity wine auction

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and corporate donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses (over 60% tax reduction for donors in France). Donations are the primary funding source for zero-interest loans to winemakers.
2. Annual charity auction: Annual online charity auction hosted on iDealwine platform. In 2024, raised 30,000€; in 2023, raised 39,000€; in 2022, raised 41,000€.
3. Partner retail programs: 5% of sales on selected wines at partner merchants like CAVAVIN (135 stores) are donated to the association. Also includes point donation programs with Trois Fois Vin and rounding programs with Vinibee.
4. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from supporters, with tax deduction benefits as an association of general interest.
5. Merchandise sales: T-shirt and poster sales featuring artwork by Michel Tolmer and collaborations with artists.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vendanges Solidaires is a French nonprofit association that provides zero-interest honor loans (prêts d'honneur à taux zéro) to young French winemakers (domaines established less than 10 years) who have lost more than 50% of their harvest due to climate events such as frost, hail, drought, or heat waves. Loans cover concrete recovery needs (vine replanting, equipment purchase, chai renovation) with a 3-year repayment schedule starting one year after disbursement, and are funded primarily through tax-deductible donations, an annual charity auction on iDealwine, partner retail programs (CAVAVIN network), membership fees, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Vendanges Solidaires operates as a solidarity-based non-profit organization with a single integrated platform. The core offering centers on providing zero-interest honor loans (Prêt sur l'Honneur à Taux Zéro) to young winemakers affected by climate disasters, funded primarily through annual charity auctions (Vente aux Enchères) hosted on the iDealwine platform and a donation platform via HelloAsso. Supplementary products include merchandise (T-shirts) and various solidarity events organized throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Honor Loan (Prêt sur l'Honneur à Taux Zéro) Zero-interest honor loans provided to young French winemakers (domaines established less than 10 years) who have lost more than 50% of their harvest due to climate events. Loans have a 3-year repayment schedule starting one year after disbursement, and fund concrete recovery projects such as vine replanting, equipment purchase, and chai renovation.
• Annual Charity Auction (Vente aux Enchères) Annual 100% digital charity auction hosted on the iDealwine platform, featuring donated wine bottles and magnums from vineyards and partners. This is the association's flagship fundraising event, representing nearly half of their annual operational capacity. Raised 30,000€ in 2024, 39,000€ in 2023, and 41,000€ in 2022.
• Donation Platform Online donation platform hosted on HelloAsso, allowing individuals and companies to support winemakers affected by climate disasters. Donations qualify for a tax reduction exceeding 60% of the donation amount in France.
• Solidarity T-Shirts and Merchandise T-shirts and posters designed by Michel Tolmer, sold through the HelloAsso boutique to support the organization and promote solidarity with winemakers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ young winemakers supported since 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iDealwinecoreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2025iDealwine hosts the association's annual charity auction online. They provide the platform and expertise for the 100% digital sale, which has raised significant funds (30,000€ in 2024, 39,000€ in 2023, 41,000€ in 2022).
• La Paulée d'AnjouminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2025Wine event organized a charity auction in partnership with iDealwine, raising nearly 5,000€ for Vendanges Solidaires during their 13th edition.
• CAVAVINcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025CAVAVIN network of 135 wine shops runs monthly solidarity campaigns where 5% of sales on selected responsible wines (bio, HVE, biodynamic) are donated. Renewed for the second consecutive year in 2025.
• INSEEC (Master Vins & Spiritueux)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wine & Spirits Master's students conducted case studies on Vendanges Solidaires and developed winning projects including the CAVAVIN May Solidarity campaign and 'Le Verre du Vigneron' charity evenings at Bubble Bliss Bar.
• Le Petit BallonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Wine subscription service ran 'Main dans la Main' operation where 2€ per subscription sold was donated, while featuring supported winemakers' wines.
• DuclotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDuclot is a wine merchant that has been faithfully sponsoring Vendanges Solidaires actions since the association's founding. They are the association's long-standing sponsor.
• Trois Fois VinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThree Times Wine subscription box allows customers to convert loyalty points into donations to Vendanges Solidaires.
• VinibeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline wine retailer offering customers the option to round up purchases (solidarity rounding) with proceeds going to Vendanges Solidaires.
• VinoFuturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine media outlet created a 'Solidarity Pack' where a portion of magazine sales is donated to the association.
• IdealWinecoreTechnology or IntegrationSame entity as iDealwine (alternative name found in source). Hosts annual charity auction online for the association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• France Active: French nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship through solidarity-based financing. Comparable mechanism of providing zero-interest or low-cost loans to under-served entrepreneurs, though focused on broader business creation rather than climate-victim support.
• Terre & Humanisme: French nonprofit promoting agroecology and supporting farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. Comparable as a donor-funded agricultural nonprofit with grantmaking-style support for farmers facing structural challenges, including climate adaptation.

Direct peers

• Fondation GoodPlanet: French environmental foundation focused on climate and ecological transition. Comparable as a grantmaking-style foundation addressing climate-related challenges, with similar donor-friendly tax status, though operating more broadly than viticulture-specific support.
• Solidarité Paysans: French nonprofit association supporting farmers in financial difficulty across all agricultural sectors. Directly comparable model: volunteer-driven mutual aid providing accompaniment and financial support to farmers facing crisis situations, similar GTM and beneficiary-supporting nonprofit structure.

Others

• KissKissBankBank: French crowdfunding platform used by Vendanges Solidaires for its 2018 international campaign (51,267€ raised). Comparable as an enabling platform for solidarity-based fundraising rather than a direct peer in mission.
• Bluebees: French crowdfunding platform dedicated to ecological and social projects. Comparable as a fundraising-enabling infrastructure partner that Vendanges Solidaires has used for crowdfunding campaigns (introduced 2020 for dual funding approach).

Broad incumbents

• WWF France: Major environmental grantmaking organization active in France. Comparable as a large-scale environmental foundation raising funds from individuals and corporates, though operating globally and across all environmental causes rather than focusing on viticulture.
• Fondation de France: France's largest philanthropic foundation, distributing grants across many causes including environment and rural development. Comparable as a general-interest grantmaking entity operating under the same French tax framework (60%+ deduction), but at vastly larger scale and broader mission scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vendanges-solidaires

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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