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KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated

Community Development Auckland Reg CC26933 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated

The Karekare Surf Club was established over 85 years ago in 1935 to provide a lifesaving service to the members of the public visiting Karekare after a dramatic sea rescue. It was formed by members of the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club who had been at the beach and witnessed the incident. Whilst alot has changed over the years in terms of lifesaving the main purpose of our club is still the same, to save lives. Our mission is to maintain public safety and save lives at Karekare and the greater west coast/Whatipu area.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC26933. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$219K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 34 Watchmans Road, RD 2, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated has NZ$219K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$219K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated. 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.

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 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.

The Karekare Surf Club was established over 85 years ago in 1935 to provide a lifesaving service to the members of the public visiting Karekare after a dramatic sea rescue. It was formed by members of the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club who had been at the beach and witnessed the incident. Whilst alot has changed over the years in terms of lifesaving the main purpose of our club is still the same, to save lives. Our mission is to maintain public safety and save lives at Karekare and the greater west coast/Whatipu area. KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$219K is below the peer average of NZ$587K.

KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 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: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

AN
Andrew Shaw
Finance Chairman

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew S•••
Finance Chairman
CH
Christine S••••••
Chair
DA
David M••••
President
ES
Esha W•••
committee member
FR
Fraser H•••••
Committee Member
MA
Mark C•••••
Junior Surf Chair
SI
Sir B•• H•••••
Patron
TE
Teresa H•••••
Administrator
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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.2M revenue
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated This page 77 NZ$219,052 -
Community Choice Trust Palmerston North (PN) 77 NZ$143,283 -
Te Puru Community Charitable Trust 77 NZ$638,939 -
Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$189,096 -
Waiora Community Trust 77 NZ$357,187 -
Age Concern Taranaki (Inc) 77 NZ$665,194 -
Wairarapa Community Centre Trust 77 NZ$318,016 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -

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 - 8 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated

What is KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated?
KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Karekare Surf Club was established over 85 years ago in 1935 to provide a lifesaving service to the members of the public visiting Karekare after a dramatic sea rescue. It was formed by members of the Manukau Amateur Cycling Club who had been at the beach and witnessed the incident. Whilst alot has changed over the years in terms of lifesaving the main purpose of our club is still the same, to save lives. Our mission is to maintain public safety and save lives at Karekare and the greater west coast/Whatipu area.
When was KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated founded?
KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated trustworthy?
KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 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 KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC26933 (New Zealand).
What is KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated's website?
http://karekaresurfclub.org.nz
Are donations to KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 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.