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Golden Grove School Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Golden Grove School Trust

(a) to provide for the funding and maintenance of the Golden Grove School (which is currently situated at 57 Grey Street, Onehunga, Auckland) (b) to promote, encourage and foster in children of school-age personal growth in learning, knowledge, and individual development and to provide, establish, and maintain teaching facilities to educate children in the Montessori method of education in accordance with the Sri Chinmoy peace education philosophy; (c) to teach and educate school-age children in accordance with the principles of Montessori education; (d) the furthering and advancement of teaching knowledge and skills for the teachers of the Montessori style of education; (e) the sponsoring of visits to Auckland of specialists or experts in Montessori. education methods and style of education

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
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

Golden Grove School Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC52654. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (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$509K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Golden Grove School Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.

Golden Grove School Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 57 Grey Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Golden Grove School Trust has NZ$509K 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.

Golden Grove School Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$509K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Golden Grove School 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.

Golden Grove School Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Golden Grove School Trust 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.

(a) to provide for the funding and maintenance of the Golden Grove School (which is currently situated at 57 Grey Street, Onehunga, Auckland) (b) to promote, encourage and foster in children of school-age personal growth in learning, knowledge, and individual development and to provide, establish, and maintain teaching facilities to educate children in the Montessori method of education in accordance with the Sri Chinmoy peace education philosophy; (c) to teach and educate school-age children in accordance with the principles of Montessori education; (d) the furthering and advancement of teaching knowledge and skills for the teachers of the Montessori style of education; (e) the sponsoring of visits to Auckland of specialists... Golden Grove School Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Golden Grove School Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$509K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Golden Grove School 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AN
Angela Arnold- Saritepe
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angela A•••••• S•••••••
Trustee
AS
Ashle A••••••••
Parent Representative
CH
Cheryl T•••
Secretary
DA
Dave M••••
Treasurer
ER
Erin H•••
Parent Representative
HE
Helena R•••••
Trustee
JO
Jogyata D•••••
Trustee
MA
Maaike N••••
Trustee
MA
Mark R•••••
Trustee
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Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.5M revenue
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Golden Grove School Trust This page 67 NZ$508,597 -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -
Neuro Research Charitable Trust 77 NZ$993,283 -
Camp Bentzon (Kawau Island) Trust 77 NZ$627,623 -
The First New Zealand Education Trust Board 77 NZ$207,916 -
Adelaide Early Childhood Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$867,601 -
Nature School NZ Trust 77 NZ$178,849 -
Te Pahu Preschool Group Incorporated 77 NZ$291,385 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 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
65%

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
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 Golden Grove School Trust

What is Golden Grove School Trust?
Golden Grove School Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. (a) to provide for the funding and maintenance of the Golden Grove School (which is currently situated at 57 Grey Street, Onehunga, Auckland) (b) to promote, encourage and foster in children of school-age personal growth in learning, knowledge, and individual development and to provide, establish, and maintain teaching facilities to educate children in the Montessori method of education in accordance with the Sri Chinmoy peace education philosophy; (c) to teach and educate school-age children in accordance with the principles of Montessori education; (d) the furthering and advancement of teaching knowledge and skills for the teachers of the Montessori style of education; (e) the sponsoring of visits to Auckland of specialists or experts in Montessori. education methods and style of education
When was Golden Grove School Trust founded?
Golden Grove School Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is Golden Grove School Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Golden Grove School Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Golden Grove School Trust trustworthy?
Golden Grove School Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Golden Grove School Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC52654 (New Zealand).
What is Golden Grove School Trust's website?
https://www.goldengrove.school.nz
Are donations to Golden Grove School 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.