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Live For More Charitable Trust

Advocacy & Civil Rights Mount Maunganui Reg CC52456 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Live For More Charitable Trust

Live for More (LFM) purpose is to empower rangatahi/young people to find freedom from their troubled pasts and be inspired to live positive lives. LFM utilises surf therapy as our model, building deep connection and trust, creating an environment of whānau, belonging and healthy lasting relationships. We concentrate on rangatahi who have slipped through the cracks and are caught up in lifestyles of violence, crime and addiction. Working from the Māori holistic health model of Te Whare Tapa Whā, LFM focuses on all aspects of health: physical (tinana), mental (hinengaro), spiritual (wairua) and relational health (whānau). Our difference is that alongside the surf therapy we provide intensive clinical counselling, practical life navigation skills as well as cultural sessions. This is …

Founded
Headquarters
Mount Maunganui
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights 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

Live For More Charitable Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52456. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Live For More Charitable 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Live For More Charitable Trust is located in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is Unit 4, 20 Owens Place, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Live For More Charitable Trust has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Live For More Charitable Trust is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Live For More Charitable 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.

Live For More Charitable 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. 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.

Live for More (LFM) purpose is to empower rangatahi/young people to find freedom from their troubled pasts and be inspired to live positive lives. LFM utilises surf therapy as our model, building deep connection and trust, creating an environment of whānau, belonging and healthy lasting relationships. We concentrate on rangatahi who have slipped through the cracks and are caught up in lifestyles of violence, crime and addiction. Working from the Māori holistic health model of Te Whare Tapa Whā, LFM focuses on all aspects of health: physical (tinana), mental (hinengaro), spiritual (wairua) and relational health (whānau). Our difference is that alongside the surf therapy we provide intensive clinical counselling, practical... Live For More Charitable Trust is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in New Zealand: Live For More Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is below the peer average of NZ$4M.

Live For More 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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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Leadership

AS
Ashley Shearer
Chair

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley S••••••
Chair
JO
Joshua D•••••
Trustee
KR
Krista D••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew H••••
Trustee
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Form filed
NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$1.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Live For More Charitable Trust This page 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Incorporated 77 NZ$7.9 million -
Manu Ora Limited 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Arowhenua Whanau Services 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach Trust 77 NZ$2.4 million -
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust 77 NZ$5.5 million -
The Dunedin After Hours Doctors Limited 77 NZ$5.8 million -
Cambridge Clinic Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Franklin Hospice Charitable Foundation 77 NZ$2.6 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Live For More Charitable Trust

What is Live For More Charitable Trust?
Live For More Charitable Trust is a advocacy & civil rights 0 based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Live for More (LFM) purpose is to empower rangatahi/young people to find freedom from their troubled pasts and be inspired to live positive lives. LFM utilises surf therapy as our model, building deep connection and trust, creating an environment of whānau, belonging and healthy lasting relationships. We concentrate on rangatahi who have slipped through the cracks and are caught up in lifestyles of violence, crime and addiction. Working from the Māori holistic health model of Te Whare Tapa Whā, LFM focuses on all aspects of health: physical (tinana), mental (hinengaro), spiritual (wairua) and relational health (whānau). Our difference is that alongside the surf therapy we provide intensive clinical counselling, practical life navigation skills as well as cultural sessions. This is all aimed to empower self-belief, confidence and a positive outlook. With a renewed understanding of their culture, identity and potential, we see rangatahi finding freedom for themselves and their whānau.
When was Live For More Charitable Trust founded?
Live For More Charitable Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is Live For More Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
What is Live For More Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Live For More Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Live For More Charitable 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 Live For More Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC52456 (New Zealand).
What is Live For More Charitable Trust's website?
https://www.liveformore.org.nz
Are donations to Live For More 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.