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assisting people with disabilities, their whanau, and other disadvantaged groups to develop skills, connect with their communities, and live their lives in a way that meets their needs and aspirations.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFlying Kites is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is CC59505. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$202K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Flying Kites 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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Flying Kites is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 19 La Bella Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Flying Kites has NZ$202K 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.
Flying Kites is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$202K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Flying Kites. 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.
Flying Kites 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.
assisting people with disabilities, their whanau, and other disadvantaged groups to develop skills, connect with their communities, and live their lives in a way that meets their needs and aspirations. Flying Kites is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Flying Kites's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$202K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
Flying Kites 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FLYING KITES 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.
FLYING KITES 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 (5)
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Sentiment
NeutralLetters: Go fly a kite, but clean up your mess - Delta Optimist
Poem of the Week: Men Flying Kites on the Back Beach, Laytown - The Irish Times
City residents urged: Be cautious when flying kites - Philstar.com
Kite fans from all over swoop in for a flying visit - China Daily
Spring celebrated at Schumacher - hngnews.com
Thousands of kites once filled the skies above India's cities. Today the tradition is dying out - BBC
After a 2-decade ban, kites fill Lahore's skies during a Pakistani springtime festival - NPR
Basant, Pakistan's famous kite festival, cautiously returns after 19-year ban - BBC
How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan - Al Jazeera
Kites and victory cries fill Lahore skies as festival returns after long ban - Reuters
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- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Flying Kites
- What is Flying Kites?
- Flying Kites is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Auckland, New Zealand. assisting people with disabilities, their whanau, and other disadvantaged groups to develop skills, connect with their communities, and live their lives in a way that meets their needs and aspirations.
- When was Flying Kites founded?
- Flying Kites was founded in 2021.
- Where is Flying Kites located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Flying Kites's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Flying Kites trustworthy?
- Flying Kites 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 Flying Kites's registration number?
- Registration: CC59505 (New Zealand).
- What is Flying Kites's website?
- https://www.flyingkites.org.nz
- Are donations to Flying Kites 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.