Featherston Booktown Trust
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The charitable objects and purposes of the Trust ( the Trust purposes) are as follows: (a) To promote literature and literacy through the celebration of books; (b) To work with local and national and international writers, artisans, collectors, academics and others associated with the artefact of the book in order to celebrate and promote reading and books in general; (c) To organise and host, through lectures, workshops, exhibitions and discussions, a range of artistic opportunities for writers, artists, artisans, performers and the wider community; (d) To meet the above purposes and provide an enduring cultural benefit to Featherston and the wider community by hosting an annual festival inFeatherston ("Featherston Booktown") which will bring together people working with and interested in …
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Featherston Booktown 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.
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Joint first of 7,423 education charities in New Zealand on integrity score
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Frequently asked questions about Featherston Booktown Trust
Featherston Booktown Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Featherston, Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52369. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$383K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Featherston Booktown Trust has NZ$383K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The charitable objects and purposes of the Trust ( the Trust purposes) are as follows: (a) To promote literature and literacy through the celebration of books; (b) To work with local and national and international writers, artisans, collectors, academics and others associated with the artefact of the book in order to celebrate and promote reading and books in general; (c) To organise and host, through lectures, workshops, exhibitions and discussions, a range of artistic opportunities for writers, artists, artisans, performers and the wider community; (d) To meet the above purposes and provide an enduring cultural benefit to Featherston and the wider community by hosting an annual festival inFeatherston ("Featherston Booktown")... Featherston Booktown Trust is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.
Featherston Booktown Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$383K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
Featherston Booktown Trust's official registration number is CC52369, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Featherston Booktown Trust is located in Featherston, Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$383K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
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Quick facts about Featherston Booktown Trust
- What is Featherston Booktown Trust?
- Featherston Booktown Trust is a education charitable trust based in Featherston, New Zealand. The charitable objects and purposes of the Trust ( the Trust purposes) are as follows: (a) To promote literature and literacy through the celebration of books; (b) To work with local and national and international writers, artisans, collectors, academics and others associated with the artefact of the book in order to celebrate and promote reading and books in general; (c) To organise and host, through lectures, workshops, exhibitions and discussions, a range of artistic opportunities for writers, artists, artisans, performers and the wider community; (d) To meet the above purposes and provide an enduring cultural benefit to Featherston and the wider community by hosting an annual festival inFeatherston ("Featherston Booktown") which will bring together people working with and interested in books and reading; (e) To encourage the young people of Featherston and the wider community to identify with books and reading by way of participation in regular Featherston Booktown events.
- When was Featherston Booktown Trust founded?
- Featherston Booktown Trust was founded in 2015.
- Where is Featherston Booktown Trust located?
- Headquartered in Featherston, Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Featherston Booktown Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is NZ$382,848.
- Is Featherston Booktown Trust trustworthy?
- Featherston Booktown Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Featherston Booktown Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC52369 (New Zealand).
- What is Featherston Booktown Trust's website?
- http://www.booktown.org.nz/
- Are donations to Featherston Booktown 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.