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To provide education and support in mental health to faith entities and the general community. Deliver recently NZQA accredited course in health and wellbeing support. Our current goals are to: 1. Support a network of counsellors and counselling agencies to service church and community mental health needs 2. Deliver the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (Mental Health and Addiction Support) to train support workers for church and community environments 3. Support churches and their pastoral care teams with education on and supervision in mental health issues 4. Provide spiritual support in the context of mental health 5. Establish hubs of churches which employ mental health coaches 6. Foster external partnerships for co-working, training and referral 7. Participate …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Deacon Trust has a substantially complete profile.
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- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 3,774 health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDeacon Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC57566. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$30K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Deacon Trust's official registration number is CC57566, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Deacon Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Deacon Trust is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Deacon Trust has NZ$30K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Deacon Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$30K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Deacon 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Deacon 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.
To provide education and support in mental health to faith entities and the general community. Deliver recently NZQA accredited course in health and wellbeing support. Our current goals are to: 1. Support a network of counsellors and counselling agencies to service church and community mental health needs 2. Deliver the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (Mental Health and Addiction Support) to train support workers for church and community environments 3. Support churches and their pastoral care teams with education on and supervision in mental health issues 4. Provide spiritual support in the context of mental health 5. Establish hubs of churches which employ mental health coaches 6... Deacon Trust is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$30K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.
Deacon 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Deacon 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.
Deacon 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
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- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Deacon Trust
- What is Deacon Trust?
- Deacon Trust is a health charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To provide education and support in mental health to faith entities and the general community. Deliver recently NZQA accredited course in health and wellbeing support. Our current goals are to: 1. Support a network of counsellors and counselling agencies to service church and community mental health needs 2. Deliver the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 (Mental Health and Addiction Support) to train support workers for church and community environments 3. Support churches and their pastoral care teams with education on and supervision in mental health issues 4. Provide spiritual support in the context of mental health 5. Establish hubs of churches which employ mental health coaches 6. Foster external partnerships for co-working, training and referral 7. Participate in research and publication of materials, and develop service resources in response 8. Sponsor conferences and retreats focused on the Gospel as it relates to mental health.
- When was Deacon Trust founded?
- Deacon Trust was founded in 2020.
- Where is Deacon Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Deacon Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Deacon Trust trustworthy?
- Deacon Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Deacon Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC57566 (New Zealand).
- What is Deacon Trust's website?
- https://www.deacon.org.nz
- Are donations to Deacon 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.