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45
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · 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
Foundation type
0
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar health in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 77

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central Lakes Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Cromwell, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for health charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$97M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Central Lakes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 health charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Central Lakes Trust is located in Cromwell, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 190 Waenga Drive, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Central Lakes Trust has NZ$97M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$919K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central Lakes Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. 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.

Central Lakes Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Central Lakes Trust 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.

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 a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Central Lakes Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$97M is well above the peer average of NZ$919K.

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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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

Years on record: FY2016, FY2016.
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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

CH
Christopher Phoon
Elected Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christopher P••••
Elected Trustee
DA
David C•••••
Elected Trustee
KA
Katherine D•••
Elected Trustee
KA
Kathleen G••••
Appointed Trustee
LI
Linda R••••••••
Appointed Trustee
NE
Neil G••••••••
Elected Trustee
SI
Simon F••••
Appointed Trustee
TR
Trudi W•••
Elected 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

Godsall, Hall honoured at awards - Otago Daily Times
May 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Bakehouse floor to be replaced - Otago Daily Times
May 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Wakatipu Toy Library Needs Community Help to Keep Operating During Events Centre Redevelopment - Lakes Weekly Bulletin
May 2026
lwb.co.nz
$250k funding boost for local groups - Wanaka App
Mar 2026
wanakaapp.nz
Alex turf big winner in latest CLT funding decisions - The Central App
Feb 2026
centralapp.nz
Musical playground, arts funding, and more from CLT - Wanaka App
Feb 2026
wanakaapp.nz
New intern appointed to Central Lakes Trust board - Wanaka App
Feb 2026
wanakaapp.nz
The Funding Series returns to support community resilience in 2026 - Queenstown Lakes District Council
Feb 2026
www.qldc.govt.nz
Familiar and fresh faces for funder - Wanaka App
Nov 2025
wanakaapp.nz
Three new trustees elected to Central Lakes Trust - The Central App
Nov 2025
centralapp.nz
Form filed
NZ$97.1M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$97.1M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other health in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Central Lakes Trust This page 45 NZ$97.1 million -
Trust House Limited 77 NZ$29.9 million -
Whai Maia Charitable Trust 1 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Reconnect Trust Board 77 NZ$16.2 million -
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society Incorporated 77 NZ$14.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
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 Central Lakes Trust

What is Central Lakes Trust?
Central Lakes Trust is a health 0 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, 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 45 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.