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Development West Coast

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Development West Coast

Development West Coast is a trust for charitable purposes for the benefit of the community of the present and future inhabitants of the West Coast Region and directs that the Trust Fund may be applied and used exclusively by the Trustees for the following general purposes within New Zealand, namely: (a) to promote sustainable employment opportunities in the West Coast Region; or (b) to generate sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast Region; or (c) to support projects which are not the ordinary day-to-day running, maintenance and upgrade of the infrastructure that is normally the responsibility of the local authorities or central government, provided such projects meet paragraphs (a) or (b); provided that any private benefit conferred to any person …

Founded
Headquarters
Greymouth
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

Development West Coast is a registered environment nonprofit based in Greymouth, 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 CC27257. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$7M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Development West Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Development West Coast is located in Greymouth, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Development West Coast has NZ$7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Development West Coast is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$7M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Development West Coast. 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.

Development West Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Development West Coast 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.

Development West Coast is a trust for charitable purposes for the benefit of the community of the present and future inhabitants of the West Coast Region and directs that the Trust Fund may be applied and used exclusively by the Trustees for the following general purposes within New Zealand, namely: (a) to promote sustainable employment opportunities in the West Coast Region; or (b) to generate sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast Region; or (c) to support projects which are not the ordinary day-to-day running, maintenance and upgrade of the infrastructure that is normally the responsibility of the local authorities or central government, provided such projects meet paragraphs (a) or... Development West Coast is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Development West Coast's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$7M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

Development West Coast 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$1M-NZ$10M
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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

BR
Brent Ford
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brent F•••
Trustee
GA
Garry H•••••
Trustee
GR
Graham M•••••••
Trustee
HE
Heath M••••
Chief Executive
HE
Helen R••••••••
Trustee
LI
Lisa T••••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca P••••••
Trustee
SA
Sam M••••••••
Trustee
SH
Shari F•••••••
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

Originair resumes Wellington to Westport service as deal helps keep route alive - The Post
May 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Coast air link to resume - Otago Daily Times
May 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Marine worm discovered on West Coast - Otago Daily Times
May 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Coastal town sees house values double amid ongoing boom - Indianweekender
Apr 2026
www.indianweekender.co.nz
West Coasters Lead in Nature Conservation Efforts - Mirage News
Apr 2026
www.miragenews.com
West Coast training hangs by a thread as Government sits on hidden proposal - The Press
Mar 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Westland Mineral Sands confirms mine 'pause', 40 jobs gone - RNZ
Mar 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Westland Mineral Sands confirms mine 'pause', 40 jobs gone - RNZ
Mar 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Chinese visitors adding to tourist boom - Otago Daily Times
Feb 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Hunters step up to feed West Coast families in need - The Press
Feb 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$7.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$7.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Development West Coast This page 72 NZ$7.4 million -
The Tindall Foundation 77 NZ$9.5 million -
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Counselling Services Centre 77 NZ$3.2 million -
Te Ao Hou 77 NZ$5.3 million -
NZ Mountain Safety Council Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 77 NZ$4.4 million -
Maori Women's Development Incorporated 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Taupo Waters Trust 77 NZ$8.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Development West Coast

What is Development West Coast?
Development West Coast is a environment 0 based in Greymouth, New Zealand. Development West Coast is a trust for charitable purposes for the benefit of the community of the present and future inhabitants of the West Coast Region and directs that the Trust Fund may be applied and used exclusively by the Trustees for the following general purposes within New Zealand, namely: (a) to promote sustainable employment opportunities in the West Coast Region; or (b) to generate sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast Region; or (c) to support projects which are not the ordinary day-to-day running, maintenance and upgrade of the infrastructure that is normally the responsibility of the local authorities or central government, provided such projects meet paragraphs (a) or (b); provided that any private benefit conferred to any person (other than a charity) is incidental to these overriding objects.
When was Development West Coast founded?
Development West Coast was founded in 2008.
Where is Development West Coast located?
Headquartered in Greymouth, New Zealand.
What is Development West Coast's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Development West Coast trustworthy?
Development West Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Development West Coast's registration number?
Registration: CC27257 (New Zealand).
What is Development West Coast's website?
http://www.dwc.org.nz
Are donations to Development West Coast 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.