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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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral 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.
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Filing history
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Central Lakes 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.
Central Lakes 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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NeutralGodsall, Hall honoured at awards - Otago Daily Times
Bakehouse floor to be replaced - Otago Daily Times
Wakatipu Toy Library Needs Community Help to Keep Operating During Events Centre Redevelopment - Lakes Weekly Bulletin
$250k funding boost for local groups - Wanaka App
Alex turf big winner in latest CLT funding decisions - The Central App
Musical playground, arts funding, and more from CLT - Wanaka App
New intern appointed to Central Lakes Trust board - Wanaka App
The Funding Series returns to support community resilience in 2026 - Queenstown Lakes District Council
Familiar and fresh faces for funder - Wanaka App
Three new trustees elected to Central Lakes Trust - The Central App
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.