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Provision of emergency, air search, rescue and air ambulance service to encompass the entirety of New Zealand.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAuckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC21935. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$22M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Level 3, 50 Anzac Avenue, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has NZ$22M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$22M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust. 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.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Provision of emergency, air search, rescue and air ambulance service to encompass the entirety of New Zealand. Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$22M is well above the peer average of NZ$3M.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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.
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sentiment
Neutral'Terrifying ordeal': Three found safe after boat capsizes in Bay of Islands - 1News
Injured boatie winched to safety after dinghy sinks overnight - NZ Herald
Survey: 1 in 4 Kiwis Impacted by Rescue Helicopters - Mirage News
'Incredibly lucky': Bay of Islands boaties cling to chilly bin after dinghy sinks in the dark - NZ Herald
Life-saving services need priority in fuel plan, aviation sector says - RNZ
Government seeks information from police on rescue helicopter deployment after complaints - RNZ
Government seeks information from police on rescue helicopter deployment after complaints - RNZ
North Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k Lambo - NZ Herald
Person airlifted to hospital in critical condition after quad bike rolls over - NZ Herald
Boy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayed - RNZ
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
- What is Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust?
- Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is a disaster relief 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. Provision of emergency, air search, rescue and air ambulance service to encompass the entirety of New Zealand.
- When was Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust founded?
- Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust trustworthy?
- Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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 Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC21935 (New Zealand).
- What is Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's website?
- http://www.rescuehelicopter.org.nz
- Are donations to Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust 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.