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LIFT International

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About LIFT International

The charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 76

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

LIFT International is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC46932. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$794K in annual revenue.

LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

LIFT International is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 6724, Upper Riccarton, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, LIFT International has NZ$794K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

LIFT International is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$794K in annual revenue.

LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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 charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators. LIFT International is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: LIFT International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$794K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.

LIFT International 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
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fire-Displaced Altadena Church Will Host Free Resource Event for Eaton Fire Survivors - Pasadena Now
Mar 2026
pasadenanow.com
BofA Says Anything-But-Dollar Trade to Lift International Assets - Bloomberg.com
Feb 2026
www.bloomberg.com
Lift International Church one year after the Altadena Wildfire - KTLA
Jan 2026
ktla.com
Surviving the Eaton Fire: Pastor Anthony McFarland Leads Lift International in Rebuilding, Reclaiming, and Renewing - Lo
Jan 2026
lasentinel.net
Pasadena’s LIFT International Church to Provide Wildfire Relief and $35,000 in Assistance on Sunday - Pasadena Now
Dec 2025
pasadenanow.com
Bontebok delisted at Cites: South Africa wins bid to lift international trade restrictions - The Mail & Guardian
Dec 2025
mg.co.za
This big insurer has US$10 billion to spend on acquisitions - Insurance Business
Oct 2025
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
Russia cites air safety in bid to lift international aviation sanctions - The Kyiv Independent
Sep 2025
kyivindependent.com
Thailand lift International Seven-a-side Football Tournament trophy - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Aug 2025
en.vietnamplus.vn
Government unveils plan to lift international student enrolments - RNZ
Jul 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
LIFT International This page 52 NZ$793,966 -
Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation New Zealand 77 NZ$306,815 -
Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust 77 NZ$437,184 -
The Council for International Development Incorporated of Aotearoa/New … 75 NZ$908,604 -
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 75 NZ$554,496 -
Circuit International 75 NZ$269,128 -
Kiwilink 75 NZ$309,181 -
Asian Outreach Trust 75 NZ$571,134 -
One Percent Collective Trust 75 NZ$163,984 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about LIFT International

What is LIFT International?
LIFT International is a science & technology 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators.
When was LIFT International founded?
LIFT International was founded in 2011.
Where is LIFT International located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is LIFT International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is LIFT International trustworthy?
LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 LIFT International's registration number?
Registration: CC46932 (New Zealand).
What is LIFT International's website?
https://www.liftinternational.org
Are donations to LIFT International 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.