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Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated

To enable social service delivery and networking opportunities that contribute to a healthy, resilient and connected community in Eastern Southland.

Founded
Headquarters
Gore
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

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

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gore, 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 CC27067. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$918K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated is located in Gore, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 39A Medway Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated has NZ$918K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$918K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated. 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.

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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 enable social service delivery and networking opportunities that contribute to a healthy, resilient and connected community in Eastern Southland. Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$918K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$587K.

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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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

AN
Ann Nelson
Board member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann N•••••
Board member
JO
John R•••••••
Board member
JO
John R••• J•••••••
Board member
KA
Katherine M••••••
Board member
LE
Lewis M•••••••
Board member
NI
Nigel M••••
Deputy Chairperson
RH
Rhonda R•••
Secretary / Treasurer
RO
Robert M•••••••
Board Member
ST
Stacey Y••••
Board member
TR
Tracy H••••
Chairperson
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.9M revenue
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated This page 77 NZ$918,129 -
Community Choice Trust Palmerston North (PN) 77 NZ$143,283 -
Te Puru Community Charitable Trust 77 NZ$638,939 -
Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$189,096 -
Waiora Community Trust 77 NZ$357,187 -
Age Concern Taranaki (Inc) 77 NZ$665,194 -
Wairarapa Community Centre Trust 77 NZ$318,016 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

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Quick facts about Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated

What is Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated?
Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Gore, New Zealand. To enable social service delivery and networking opportunities that contribute to a healthy, resilient and connected community in Eastern Southland.
When was Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated founded?
Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Gore, New Zealand.
What is Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated trustworthy?
Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC27067 (New Zealand).
What is Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated's website?
https://www.cnt.org.nz
Are donations to Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated 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.