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To contract, fund and promote rescue helicopter services in the Canterbury and West Coast regions of the South Island. This involves fundraising and other activities supporting the provision of the Westpac Rescue Helicopters based in Christchurch and Greymouth.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCanterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC23893. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$50M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 75/100.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 73 Grays Road, Harewood Aviation Park, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust has NZ$50M 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.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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$50M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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.
To contract, fund and promote rescue helicopter services in the Canterbury and West Coast regions of the South Island. This involves fundraising and other activities supporting the provision of the Westpac Rescue Helicopters based in Christchurch and Greymouth. Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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: Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$50M is well above the peer average of NZ$3M.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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.
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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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NeutralBlokes on bikes raise staggering $360,000 for Canterbury’s rescue choppers - The Press
Retired paramedic calls for new rescue helicopter to serve South Canterbury - The Press
Riders on cloud nine - ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Community united for new helipad - Timaru Courier
Farmer who nearly lost his leg turns accident into town helipad - Stuff
Fairlie farmer's accident inspired his fundraising efforts for new town helipad - RNZ
'A hell of a ride': Mates take on 3000km charity mission - NZ Herald
B&H Worldwide supports two more H145 deliveries to Christchurch - RotorHub International
New helicopter for New Zealand’s Canterbury and West Coast region - AirMed&Rescue
New rescue helicopter takes off in Christchurch - Otago Daily Times
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Quick facts about Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust
- What is Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust?
- Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust is a disaster relief 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To contract, fund and promote rescue helicopter services in the Canterbury and West Coast regions of the South Island. This involves fundraising and other activities supporting the provision of the Westpac Rescue Helicopters based in Christchurch and Greymouth.
- When was Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust founded?
- Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust trustworthy?
- Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong 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 Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC23893 (New Zealand).
- What is Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust's website?
- http://www.airrescue.co.nz
- Are donations to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue 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.