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Cromwell, Otago Reg: CC25069 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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60
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Central Lakes Trust

Provides grant funding to; registered charitable organisations, registered public state learning providers and regional council/territorial local authorities for charitable purposes throughout the Central Lakes Trust region

Founded
Headquarters
Cromwell, Otago
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2016, which is 10 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Central Lakes Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2016. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Lakes Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Cromwell, Otago, 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 CC25069. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$97M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Central Lakes Trust's official registration number is CC25069, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Central Lakes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Central Lakes Trust is located in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central Lakes Trust has NZ$97M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Lakes Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NZ$97M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Central Lakes Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Central Lakes Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Provides grant funding to; registered charitable organisations, registered public state learning providers and regional council/territorial local authorities for charitable purposes throughout the Central Lakes Trust region Central Lakes Trust is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$97M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Central Lakes 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2016) why this matters
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Filing history

9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2016): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010, FY2009, FY2008.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2016 filing

CH
Christopher P••••
Elected Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Alex turf big winner in latest CLT funding decisions - The Central App
Feb 2026
centralapp.nz
New intern appointed to Central Lakes Trust board - Wanaka App
Feb 2026
wanakaapp.nz
Three new trustees elected to Central Lakes Trust - The Central App
Nov 2025
centralapp.nz
Nine vie for five Central Lakes Trust seats - The Central App
Oct 2025
centralapp.nz
Nominations close soon for Central Lakes Trust election - Wanaka App
Sep 2025
wanakaapp.nz
Central Lakes Trust grants surpass $155 million - Lakes Weekly Bulletin
Dec 2024
lwb.co.nz
Candidates for Central Lakes Trust election - The Central App
Apr 2024
centralapp.nz
Two former mayors put hands up for Central Lakes Trust board - Wanaka App
Mar 2024
wanakaapp.nz
Central Lakes Trust scholarship awards - The Central App
Mar 2024
centralapp.nz
Barbara Bridger Appointed As Central Lakes Trust Chief Executive - Scoop - New Zealand News
Jan 2023
www.scoop.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$97.1M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$87.4M revenue
FY2015
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$65.3M revenue
FY2014
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$20.3M revenue
FY2013
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$7.2M revenue
FY2012
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$12.4M revenue
FY2011
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$23.6M revenue
FY2010
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$-5.7M revenue
FY2009
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.6M revenue
FY2008
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2016 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2016 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Central Lakes Trust

What is Central Lakes Trust?
Central Lakes Trust is a education charitable trust based in Cromwell, New Zealand. Provides grant funding to; registered charitable organisations, registered public state learning providers and regional council/territorial local authorities for charitable purposes throughout the Central Lakes Trust region
When was Central Lakes Trust founded?
Central Lakes Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Central Lakes Trust located?
Headquartered in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand.
What is Central Lakes Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2016 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Central Lakes Trust trustworthy?
Central Lakes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Central Lakes Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC25069 (New Zealand).
What is Central Lakes Trust's website?
http://www.clt.net.nz
Are donations to Central Lakes 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.