Charities New Zealand John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust
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John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust

Invercargill, Southland Reg: CC43866 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
82/100 · methodology

About John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust

To provide income to 5 selected charities

Founded
Headquarters
Invercargill, Southland
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 82
Peer average: 82

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, OFAC / EU / UN sanctions, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust is a registered nonprofit based in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC43866. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$21K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. 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 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in New Zealand is 82/100.

John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust is located in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust has NZ$21K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for John and Elizabeth Russell 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.

John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100 (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 John and Elizabeth Russell 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.

John and Elizabeth Russell 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area.

Education 7,522
Religion 4,624
Health 3,776
Arts & Culture 2,952
Community Development 2,304
Social Services 1,939
Sports & Recreation 1,325
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,111
Religion 4,145
Community Development 2,183
Arts & Culture 1,834
Health 1,765
Poverty 1,604
Cultural Heritage 1,276
Disability 1,053

How this charity compares

8 other charities in New Zealand, ranked by integrity assessment

#1
of 9
1
John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust this page
Invercargill · est. 2010
82
2
Waitomo Catchment Trust Board
Otorohanga · est. 2008
82
3
82
4
82
7
82
8
Wanaka Bridge Club Incorporated
Wanaka · est. 2008
82
9
Solicitors' Benevolent Fund
Wellington · est. 2012
82

Sources and verification

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Sanctions / PEP screening · Clear - no match found
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust

What is John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust?
John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust is a charitable trust based in Invercargill, New Zealand. To provide income to 5 selected charities
When was John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust founded?
John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust was founded in 2010.
Where is John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
What is John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust trustworthy?
John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 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 John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC43866 (New Zealand).
What is John and Elizabeth Russell Charitable Trust's website?
https://www.mmca.co.nz
Are donations to John and Elizabeth Russell 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.