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Ko Te Aroha Trust

Animal Welfare Masterton Reg CC47649 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Ko Te Aroha Trust

Early Childhood Centre and Community Engagement Hub

Founded
Headquarters
Masterton
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

Ko Te Aroha Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Masterton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC47649. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$586K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ko Te Aroha 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Ko Te Aroha Trust is located in Masterton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 33-35 Johnstone Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Ko Te Aroha Trust has NZ$586K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ko Te Aroha Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$586K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ko Te Aroha 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.

Ko Te Aroha 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. Visit the Ko Te Aroha 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.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Ko Te Aroha Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$586K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Ko Te Aroha 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
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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.

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Leadership

AN
Andrea Jackson
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea J••••••
Chairperson
CH
Chloe W••••••
Trustee
DO
Doug B••••••••
Trustee
JE
Jean M•••••••
Trustee
JO
John P••••••••••
Deputy/Chair Trustee
MA
Maura M•••••
Trustee/Treasurer
OL
Olivia N••••
Trustee
PA
Pamela L••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ko Te Aroha Trust This page 77 NZ$586,145 -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -
Neuro Research Charitable Trust 77 NZ$993,283 -
Camp Bentzon (Kawau Island) Trust 77 NZ$627,623 -
The First New Zealand Education Trust Board 77 NZ$207,916 -
Adelaide Early Childhood Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$867,601 -
Nature School NZ Trust 77 NZ$178,849 -
Te Pahu Preschool Group Incorporated 77 NZ$291,385 -

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.

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 Ko Te Aroha Trust

What is Ko Te Aroha Trust?
Ko Te Aroha Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Masterton, New Zealand. Early Childhood Centre and Community Engagement Hub
When was Ko Te Aroha Trust founded?
Ko Te Aroha Trust was founded in 2011.
Where is Ko Te Aroha Trust located?
Headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand.
What is Ko Te Aroha Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Ko Te Aroha Trust trustworthy?
Ko Te Aroha 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 Ko Te Aroha Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC47649 (New Zealand).
What is Ko Te Aroha Trust's website?
https://www.kotearoha.org.nz
Are donations to Ko Te Aroha 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.