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The Dilworth Trust Board was established under the will of James Dilworth who died on 23 December 1894. Under the terms of the Will the Trustees are directed to maintain and educate boys from families of good character in "straitened circumstances" to enable them to become "good and useful members of society".
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDilworth Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC32171. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$59M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.
Dilworth Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Dilworth Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 2 Erin Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Dilworth Trust has NZ$59M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dilworth Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NZ$59M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dilworth 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.
Dilworth Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.
The Dilworth Trust Board was established under the will of James Dilworth who died on 23 December 1894. Under the terms of the Will the Trustees are directed to maintain and educate boys from families of good character in "straitened circumstances" to enable them to become "good and useful members of society". Dilworth Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Dilworth Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$59M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
Dilworth 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Dilworth 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.
Dilworth 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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Sentiment
MixedDilworth: Man, 72, charged with historical indecency - 1News
More charges laid in Dilworth abuse probe - RNZ
More Dilworth School abuse charges as 72yo accused of historical sex offences - NZ Herald
Auckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344% - NZ Herald
Dilworth: Has it done enough to address abuse, and is it a school worth saving? - NZ Herald
Dilworth School appoints two new trustees, chair says trust committed to addressing past wrongs - NZ Herald
Dilworth School abuse: Wind up this charity trust and make it a charter school - Opinion - NZ Herald
Dilworth School formally apologises for decades of horrific abuse - 1News
Dilworth Trust chair Aaron Snodgrass won’t seek re-election - Newstalk ZB
Dilworth Trust chair Aaron Snodgrass won’t seek re-election - NZ Herald
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Quick facts about Dilworth Trust
- What is Dilworth Trust?
- Dilworth Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Dilworth Trust Board was established under the will of James Dilworth who died on 23 December 1894. Under the terms of the Will the Trustees are directed to maintain and educate boys from families of good character in "straitened circumstances" to enable them to become "good and useful members of society".
- When was Dilworth Trust founded?
- Dilworth Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Dilworth Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Dilworth Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Dilworth Trust trustworthy?
- Dilworth Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Dilworth Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC32171 (New Zealand).
- What is Dilworth Trust's website?
- http://www.dilworth.school.nz
- Are donations to Dilworth 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.