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Handmade Studio Charitable Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Handmade Studio Charitable Trust

Provide a Craft Studio for people with disabilities

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Handmade Studio Charitable Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC21756. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$131K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Handmade Studio Charitable 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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Handmade Studio Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Unit 4, 433, St. Asaph Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Handmade Studio Charitable Trust has NZ$131K 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.

Handmade Studio Charitable Trust is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$131K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Handmade Studio Charitable 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.

Handmade Studio Charitable 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. Visit the Handmade Studio Charitable 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.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Handmade Studio Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$131K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Handmade Studio Charitable 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
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CH
Christine Batstone
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christine B•••••••
Trustee
CO
Colleen P••••••
Trustee
DO
Dorothy B•••••
Trustee
JU
Julia C••
Trustee
LE
Leigh M••••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret S•••••
Trustee
OL
Olwyn E F•••••••
Trustee
PA
Patrick B••••
Treasurer
PH
Phillipa F•••••
Chairperson
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Foundation announces funding boost for community groups - Otago Daily Times
Mar 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Handmade Studio Charitable Trust This page 77 NZ$130,691 -
Creative Journey Trust Board 77 NZ$111,196 -
Blogg Charitable Trust 77 NZ$438,859 -
Disabilities Resource Centre Southland Charitable Trust 77 NZ$311,922 -
Flying Kites 77 NZ$201,961 -
Alzheimer's Society South Canterbury Incorporated 77 NZ$274,241 -
Clutha Recreation Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$345,536 -
Disability Information Service Incorporated 77 NZ$575,215 -
CCS Disability Action South And Central Taranaki Incorporated 77 NZ$844,938 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 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
75%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Handmade Studio Charitable Trust

What is Handmade Studio Charitable Trust?
Handmade Studio Charitable Trust is a arts & culture 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Provide a Craft Studio for people with disabilities
When was Handmade Studio Charitable Trust founded?
Handmade Studio Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Handmade Studio Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Handmade Studio Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Handmade Studio Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Handmade Studio Charitable 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 Handmade Studio Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC21756 (New Zealand).
What is Handmade Studio Charitable Trust's website?
http://handmadestudio.co.nz/
Are donations to Handmade Studio Charitable 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.