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KidsCan Charitable Trust

KidsCan provides the essentials to Kiwi kids affected by poverty so they can participate in learning and have an opportunity for a better future.

Auckland Reg: CC10386 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About KidsCan Charitable Trust

KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
large
Operating in
New Zealand

Mission

KidsCan provides the essentials to Kiwi kids affected by poverty so they can participate in learning and have an opportunity for a better future.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
New Zealand

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2015, which is 11 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show KidsCan Charitable Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • Established in 2007, it is among the oldest health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 3,774 health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

KidsCan Charitable Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC10386. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

KidsCan Charitable Trust's official registration number is CC10386, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

KidsCan Charitable Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, KidsCan Charitable Trust has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

KidsCan Charitable Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for KidsCan Charitable Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, KidsCan Charitable Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential. KidsCan Charitable Trust is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$3M.

KidsCan 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$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2015) why this matters
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Filing history

9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2015): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010, FY2009, FY2008, FY2007.
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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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
58

Leadership

From FY2015 filing

AN
Andrew T••••••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Landmark makeover: KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ shine light on Kiwi kids in need - stoppress.co.nz
Oct 2025
stoppress.co.nz
KidsCan Charitable Trust announced as supplier for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme - Ministry of Educatio
Oct 2024
www.education.govt.nz
KidsCan Charitable Trust announced as supplier for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme - Ministry of Educatio
Oct 2024
www.education.govt.nz
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high - RNZ
Jul 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Mobil NZ and KidsCan supporting Kiwi kids in need - Exxon Mobil Corporation
May 2023
corporate.exxonmobil.com
Auckland Marathon competitor to run barefoot in aid of KidsCan - Stuff
Jan 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$12.5M revenue
FY2015
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$9.7M revenue
FY2014
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$7.0M revenue
FY2013
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.9M revenue
FY2012
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$3.4M revenue
FY2011
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$3.2M revenue
FY2010
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.2M revenue
FY2009
NZ_CHARITIES
KidsCan spending under spotlight - NZ Herald
Aug 2009
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1.3M revenue
FY2008
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
FY2007
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health this charity 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2015 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · FY2015 on record
  • Named leadership · 7 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about KidsCan Charitable Trust

What is KidsCan Charitable Trust?
KidsCan Charitable Trust is a health charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential.
When was KidsCan Charitable Trust founded?
KidsCan Charitable Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is KidsCan Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is KidsCan Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2015 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is KidsCan Charitable Trust trustworthy?
KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial 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 KidsCan Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC10386 (New Zealand).
What is KidsCan Charitable Trust's website?
http://www.kidscan.org.nz
Are donations to KidsCan 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.