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ARISE Church is about an amazing team of people inspired by their relationship with God, and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others - whether it be positive environments for children, engaging programmes for teenagers, opportunities for community engagement for young workers, marriage counselling for couples, parenting tips for families, hospital visitations, support for those grieving, life skills training, open homes, positive role models or in any one of a myriad of other ways.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArise Church is a registered religion nonprofit based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC30589. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for religion charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$8M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Arise Church has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Arise Church is located in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 3 Pito-One Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Arise Church has NZ$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Arise Church is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Arise Church. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Arise Church has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Arise Church profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
ARISE Church is about an amazing team of people inspired by their relationship with God, and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others - whether it be positive environments for children, engaging programmes for teenagers, opportunities for community engagement for young workers, marriage counselling for couples, parenting tips for families, hospital visitations, support for those grieving, life skills training, open homes, positive role models or in any one of a myriad of other ways. Arise Church is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Arise Church's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$8M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.
Arise Church is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Arise Church is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Arise Church is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralDisgraced New Zealand megachurch pastor to launch a ‘large’ Aussie church - The Roys Report
John & Brent Cameron: Hellbound - Webworm with David Farrier
Church leader who quit amid harassment claims resurfaces in Australia - NZ Herald
Former Arise leader now pastor at Australian Pentecostal church - Stuff
Disgraced New Zealand Pastor Rebuilding Ministry with Help of Other Megachurch Pastors - The Roys Report
The Downward Spiral of Arise Church: Part 4 - Webworm with David Farrier
Pastor Who Abused People, Blames People - Webworm with David Farrier
Controversial mega-church Arise shuts doors in Auckland, starts anew - Stuff
Independent review paints damning picture of Arise Church abuse allegations - RNZ
Arise Church leadership failures 'egregious and systemic', report finds - Stuff
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Quick facts about Arise Church
- What is Arise Church?
- Arise Church is a religion 0 based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. ARISE Church is about an amazing team of people inspired by their relationship with God, and wanting to make a difference in the lives of others - whether it be positive environments for children, engaging programmes for teenagers, opportunities for community engagement for young workers, marriage counselling for couples, parenting tips for families, hospital visitations, support for those grieving, life skills training, open homes, positive role models or in any one of a myriad of other ways.
- When was Arise Church founded?
- Arise Church was founded in 2008.
- Where is Arise Church located?
- Headquartered in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
- What is Arise Church's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Arise Church trustworthy?
- Arise Church has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Arise Church's registration number?
- Registration: CC30589 (New Zealand).
- What is Arise Church's website?
- https://arisechurch.com/
- Are donations to Arise Church tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.