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To promote and assist the West Coast minerals industry to continue to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the West Coast and its communities while providing an attractive destination for new investment.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinerals West Coast Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Hokitika, 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 CC43372. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$245K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage shows mixed sentiment.
Minerals West Coast Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Minerals West Coast Trust is located in Hokitika, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Level 1, Como House, 51 Tancred Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Minerals West Coast Trust has NZ$245K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Minerals West Coast Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$245K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Minerals West Coast 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.
Minerals West Coast Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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.
To promote and assist the West Coast minerals industry to continue to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the West Coast and its communities while providing an attractive destination for new investment. Minerals West Coast Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Minerals West Coast Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$245K is below the peer average of NZ$926K.
Minerals West Coast 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.
Minerals West Coast 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.
Minerals West Coast 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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MixedMine protesters arrested after spending three weeks in coal bucket - 1News
Big coal company bought West Coast election campaign - Newsroom
New company to administer $11m West Coast coal and gold minerals research - Stuff
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Quick facts about Minerals West Coast Trust
- What is Minerals West Coast Trust?
- Minerals West Coast Trust is a environment 0 based in Hokitika, New Zealand. To promote and assist the West Coast minerals industry to continue to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the West Coast and its communities while providing an attractive destination for new investment.
- When was Minerals West Coast Trust founded?
- Minerals West Coast Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Minerals West Coast Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hokitika, New Zealand.
- What is Minerals West Coast Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Minerals West Coast Trust trustworthy?
- Minerals West Coast Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Minerals West Coast Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC43372 (New Zealand).
- What is Minerals West Coast Trust's website?
- http://www.mineralswestcoast.org.nz
- Are donations to Minerals West Coast 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.