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Our work advocates for social and economic fairness for all people. We achieve this by using Te Tiriti O Waitangi, including human rights principals to advance, endorse, promote and provide any service or scheme that trustees believe will improve the social, cultural, economic, educational, vocational and spiritual needs of all people, across all primary life domains Housing, Health, Justice, Training and Employment.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHe Korowai Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC20099. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
He Korowai 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
He Korowai Trust is located in Kaitaia, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, He Korowai Trust has NZ$5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
He Korowai Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for He Korowai 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.
He Korowai 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. 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.
Our work advocates for social and economic fairness for all people. We achieve this by using Te Tiriti O Waitangi, including human rights principals to advance, endorse, promote and provide any service or scheme that trustees believe will improve the social, cultural, economic, educational, vocational and spiritual needs of all people, across all primary life domains Housing, Health, Justice, Training and Employment. He Korowai Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: He Korowai Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.
He Korowai 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
He Korowai 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.
He Korowai Trust 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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NeutralConvicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care - Newstalk ZB
Mana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights Commission - NZ Herald
Tai Tokerau mourns community leader Ricky Houghton - NZ Herald
Far North housing and community advocate Ricky Houghton dies aged 62 - RNZ
What I really want for Christmas: Ricky Houghton - RNZ
'Bad boy on a pathway to jail' becomes a hero - NZ Herald
Kaitaia rent to own scheme touted as solution to housing crisis - 1News
Ricky Houghton and the whare that love built - The Spinoff
He Korowai Trust's mission to make a difference - RNZ
He Korowai Trust – providing ordinary services in an extraordinary way - Te Puni Kōkiri
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Quick facts about He Korowai Trust
- What is He Korowai Trust?
- He Korowai Trust is a education 0 based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. Our work advocates for social and economic fairness for all people. We achieve this by using Te Tiriti O Waitangi, including human rights principals to advance, endorse, promote and provide any service or scheme that trustees believe will improve the social, cultural, economic, educational, vocational and spiritual needs of all people, across all primary life domains Housing, Health, Justice, Training and Employment.
- When was He Korowai Trust founded?
- He Korowai Trust was founded in 2007.
- Where is He Korowai Trust located?
- Headquartered in Kaitaia, New Zealand.
- What is He Korowai Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is He Korowai Trust trustworthy?
- He Korowai 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 He Korowai Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC20099 (New Zealand).
- What is He Korowai Trust's website?
- http://hkt.org.nz/
- Are donations to He Korowai 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.