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Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 75

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Canterbury 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BA
Barry Bragg
Deputy Chairman

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barry B••••
Deputy Chairman
MU
Murray W••••••
Trustee
MU
Murray W•••••••
Chairman
NI
Nicole R•••••••
Treasurer
PE
Peter J•••••
Trustee
WA
Warren G•••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Blokes on bikes raise staggering $360,000 for Canterbury’s rescue choppers - The Press
Apr 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Retired paramedic calls for new rescue helicopter to serve South Canterbury - The Press
Apr 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Riders on cloud nine - ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Mar 2026
www.ashburtoncourier.co.nz
Community united for new helipad - Timaru Courier
Mar 2026
www.timarucourier.co.nz
Farmer who nearly lost his leg turns accident into town helipad - Stuff
Feb 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
Fairlie farmer's accident inspired his fundraising efforts for new town helipad - RNZ
Feb 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
'A hell of a ride': Mates take on 3000km charity mission - NZ Herald
Feb 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
B&H Worldwide supports two more H145 deliveries to Christchurch - RotorHub International
Jan 2026
www.rotorhub.com
Form filed
NZ$49.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$49.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
New helicopter for New Zealand’s Canterbury and West Coast region - AirMed&Rescue
Dec 2025
www.airmedandrescue.com
New rescue helicopter takes off in Christchurch - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2025
www.odt.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust This page 75 NZ$49.8 million -
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust 77 NZ$206,155 -
Southland's Locator Beacon Charitable Trust 77 NZ$718,704 -
Hawkes Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust 75 NZ$1.9 million -
New Zealand Food Rescue Trust 75 NZ$10.2 million -
Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance Incorporated 75 NZ$642,164 -
Satisfy Food Rescue 75 NZ$755,876 -
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 75 NZ$32,907 -
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust 74 NZ$92,387 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.