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Hands Up Community Services Trust

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Hands Up Community Services Trust

Our vision is to advocate the approach of a Hand Up. Our mission is to assist the community to be more charitable by wrapping around and supporting youth, children and their families. We are committed, in attaining our vision and mission by adhering to the following principles to: • Provide a welcoming environment • Reflect a culture of kindness, care and respect. • Aim to build confidence and independence in each individual. • Provide a patient non‐judgmental confident community fully engaged with their identity by honoring their heritage whilst remaining mindful of diversity and difference. • Positive, holistic, and simple approaches that provide easy, effective services to our clients. • Provision of motivating, driven, health and wellness approaches to all …

Founded
Headquarters
Hastings
Foundation type
0
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 76

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

Hands Up Community Services Trust is a registered human services nonprofit based in Hastings, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CC51804. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$288 in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hands Up Community Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Hands Up Community Services Trust is located in Hastings, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 908 Oliphant Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Hands Up Community Services Trust has NZ$288 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$916K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hands Up Community Services Trust is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$288 in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hands Up Community Services 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.

Hands Up Community Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 Hands Up Community Services 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.

Our vision is to advocate the approach of a Hand Up. Our mission is to assist the community to be more charitable by wrapping around and supporting youth, children and their families. We are committed, in attaining our vision and mission by adhering to the following principles to: • Provide a welcoming environment • Reflect a culture of kindness, care and respect. • Aim to build confidence and independence in each individual. • Provide a patient non‐judgmental confident community fully engaged with their identity by honoring their heritage whilst remaining mindful of diversity and difference. • Positive, holistic, and simple approaches that provide easy, effective services to our clients. •... Hands Up Community Services Trust is classified as a human services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among human services charities registered in New Zealand: Hands Up Community Services Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$288 is below the peer average of NZ$916K.

Hands Up Community Services 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
Under NZ$10K
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

HO
Hohepa Cooper
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

HO
Hohepa C•••••
Trustee
MO
Moana C•••••
Trustee
NI
Nicola R•••
Trustee
RH
Rhoda J•••••••
Financial Administrator
SH
Sharon C••••
Chairperson
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Peer charities

Other human services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hands Up Community Services Trust This page 75 NZ$288 -
Napier RSA Welfare Trust 77 NZ$18,043 -
Parent Port North Incorporated 77 NZ$54,446 -
NZ Christian Prayerline Trust 77 NZ$24,720 -
Levin RSA Poppy Charitable Trust 77 NZ$11,613 -
Afghan Family Services Charity New Zealand 75 NZ$14,190 -
SeniorNet (North Shore) Incorporated 75 NZ$14,820 -
Sister Disciples Of The Divine Master NZ Congregation 75 NZ$1,426 -
The Auckland Chevra Kadisha and Benevolent Society 75 NZ$65,848 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

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 Hands Up Community Services Trust

What is Hands Up Community Services Trust?
Hands Up Community Services Trust is a human services 0 based in Hastings, New Zealand. Our vision is to advocate the approach of a Hand Up. Our mission is to assist the community to be more charitable by wrapping around and supporting youth, children and their families. We are committed, in attaining our vision and mission by adhering to the following principles to: • Provide a welcoming environment • Reflect a culture of kindness, care and respect. • Aim to build confidence and independence in each individual. • Provide a patient non‐judgmental confident community fully engaged with their identity by honoring their heritage whilst remaining mindful of diversity and difference. • Positive, holistic, and simple approaches that provide easy, effective services to our clients. • Provision of motivating, driven, health and wellness approaches to all clients that last. • Strengthening connections and identity through knowledge and learning about who they are and where they are from.
When was Hands Up Community Services Trust founded?
Hands Up Community Services Trust was founded in 2014.
Where is Hands Up Community Services Trust located?
Headquartered in Hastings, New Zealand.
What is Hands Up Community Services Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is Hands Up Community Services Trust trustworthy?
Hands Up Community Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Hands Up Community Services Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC51804 (New Zealand).
What is Hands Up Community Services Trust's website?
https://handsup.co.nz/
Are donations to Hands Up Community Services 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.