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Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEastland Helicopter Rescue Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gisborne, 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 CC25248. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 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.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust is located in Gisborne, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 6 Aerodrome Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Eastland Helicopter Rescue 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.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 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.
Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 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: Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue 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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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Eastland Helicopter Rescue 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.
Eastland Helicopter Rescue 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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Officers & trustees (7)
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NeutralMissions accomplished: April featured variety of incidents for rescue chopper - NZ Herald
Rescue dogs Chopper and Frank on an East Coast mission - NZ Herald
Get in the hole! Birdies fly at rescue chopper golf fundraiser - NZ Herald
'Every minute counts': rescue chopper racked up 265 missions over 2025 - NZ Herald
'Dream job': Rescue chopper's new air crew good to go - NZ Herald
Rescue winch training improved thanks to community generosity - NZ Herald
Game-changer: New rescue chopper for Eastland - NZ Herald
Get in the hole: Ace day raises $15k for rescue chopper trust - NZ Herald
Why are NZ’s rescue helicopters not fully funded by the Government? - Stuff
Fundraising dog trial continues to support rescue chopper - NZ Herald
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Quick facts about Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust
- What is Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust?
- Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust is a community development 0 based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region
- When was Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust founded?
- Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust located?
- Headquartered in Gisborne, New Zealand.
- What is Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust trustworthy?
- Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 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 Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC25248 (New Zealand).
- What is Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust's website?
- https://eastlandrescue.co.nz
- Are donations to Eastland Helicopter Rescue 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.