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To provide funds, training, equipment and facilities for air rescue services in the Otago\Southland district and as may be reasonably required from time to time outside that district within New Zealand.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLakes District Air Rescue Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Queenstown, 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 CC32003. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$476K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 72/100.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is located in Queenstown, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 11-17 Church Street, C/O McCulloch + Partners - Level 2, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Lakes District Air Rescue Trust has NZ$476K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$476K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lakes District Air Rescue 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.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Lakes District Air Rescue 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.
To provide funds, training, equipment and facilities for air rescue services in the Otago\Southland district and as may be reasonably required from time to time outside that district within New Zealand. Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Lakes District Air Rescue Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$476K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.
Lakes District Air Rescue 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralWestpac Chopper Bike Ride 2026 - Givealittle
‘Bulldog’s’ ride for rescue choppers - Otago Daily Times
Chopper ride - Otago Daily Times
Rescue chopper on display - Otago Daily Times
Climber flown to hospital after incident on Mt Brewster - Otago Daily Times
Climbers rescued from Mt Brewster in Mt Aspiring NP - Wanaka App
Southland news bites for August 6 - The Press
Why are NZ’s rescue helicopters not fully funded by the Government? - Stuff
Rescue helicopter demand remains high - crux.org.nz
The Million $$$ Ride - Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride QT2INV 10th May 2024 - Givealittle
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Quick facts about Lakes District Air Rescue Trust
- What is Lakes District Air Rescue Trust?
- Lakes District Air Rescue Trust is a disaster relief 0 based in Queenstown, New Zealand. To provide funds, training, equipment and facilities for air rescue services in the Otago\Southland district and as may be reasonably required from time to time outside that district within New Zealand.
- When was Lakes District Air Rescue Trust founded?
- Lakes District Air Rescue Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Lakes District Air Rescue Trust located?
- Headquartered in Queenstown, New Zealand.
- What is Lakes District Air Rescue Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Lakes District Air Rescue Trust trustworthy?
- Lakes District Air Rescue Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Lakes District Air Rescue Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC32003 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to Lakes District Air Rescue 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.