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Takanini, Auckland Reg: CC57916 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Kura Cares Charity

A Not for profit organisation built on the firm beliefs of Hauora aimed to bridge the gap of economic demographics by providing the tools and essential resources to our families with the goal to break the poverty cycle. Our goal is to improve the lives of families in low-income areas by focusing on our Hauora principles, which include mental, spiritual, physical health, and the importance of family. We support all families in South Auckland by providing essential capability programmes to help lift them out of poverty, with the aim of building stronger communities for the future and reducing income inequality

Founded
Headquarters
Takanini, Auckland
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kura Cares Charity with a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Kura Cares Charity is a registered education nonprofit based in Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC57916. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$577K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kura Cares Charity's official registration number is CC57916, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Kura Cares Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 86/100.

Kura Cares Charity is located in Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kura Cares Charity has NZ$577K 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.

Kura Cares Charity is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$577K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kura Cares Charity. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kura Cares Charity is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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.

A Not for profit organisation built on the firm beliefs of Hauora aimed to bridge the gap of economic demographics by providing the tools and essential resources to our families with the goal to break the poverty cycle. Our goal is to improve the lives of families in low-income areas by focusing on our Hauora principles, which include mental, spiritual, physical health, and the importance of family. We support all families in South Auckland by providing essential capability programmes to help lift them out of poverty, with the aim of building stronger communities for the future and reducing income inequality Kura Cares Charity is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$577K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Kura Cares Charity 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

5 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.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Jessica C•••••
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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FY2021
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Cause areas in New Zealand

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

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2020
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 Kura Cares Charity

What is Kura Cares Charity?
Kura Cares Charity is a education charitable trust based in Takanini, New Zealand. A Not for profit organisation built on the firm beliefs of Hauora aimed to bridge the gap of economic demographics by providing the tools and essential resources to our families with the goal to break the poverty cycle. Our goal is to improve the lives of families in low-income areas by focusing on our Hauora principles, which include mental, spiritual, physical health, and the importance of family. We support all families in South Auckland by providing essential capability programmes to help lift them out of poverty, with the aim of building stronger communities for the future and reducing income inequality
When was Kura Cares Charity founded?
Kura Cares Charity was founded in 2020.
Where is Kura Cares Charity located?
Headquartered in Takanini, Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Kura Cares Charity's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Kura Cares Charity trustworthy?
Kura Cares Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Kura Cares Charity's registration number?
Registration: CC57916 (New Zealand).
What is Kura Cares Charity's website?
https://www.thekuracarescharity.org
Are donations to Kura Cares Charity 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.