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Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated

Operates an Eco-Village. Provides experiential learning opportunities for children outside the classroom for school age children nationally through hosting school camps. This includes an introduction to sustainability and conservation within a coastal ecosystem. Also hosts events and guest including campers, walkers and mountain bikers

Founded
Headquarters
Blenheim
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Blenheim, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44767. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$286K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated is located in Blenheim, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is Mistletoe Bay Trust, P O Box 1116, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated has NZ$286K 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.

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$286K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated. 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.

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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. Visit the Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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.

Operates an Eco-Village. Provides experiential learning opportunities for children outside the classroom for school age children nationally through hosting school camps. This includes an introduction to sustainability and conservation within a coastal ecosystem. Also hosts events and guest including campers, walkers and mountain bikers Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$286K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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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Leadership

CA
Catherine Bell
Chair

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CA
Catherine B•••
Chair
EM
Emily S••••••••
Trustee
JO
Jonathan C•••••••
Treasurer
MA
Mark D••••
Trustee
PE
Peter G•••••
Trustee
RH
Rhys W•••••••
Trustee
RI
Richard d• H••••
Trustee
RO
Robin C••
Trustee
SA
Samuel E••••••
Trustee
SC
Scott T•••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.3M revenue
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated This page 77 NZ$286,026 -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -
Neuro Research Charitable Trust 77 NZ$993,283 -
Camp Bentzon (Kawau Island) Trust 77 NZ$627,623 -
The First New Zealand Education Trust Board 77 NZ$207,916 -
Adelaide Early Childhood Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$867,601 -
Nature School NZ Trust 77 NZ$178,849 -
Te Pahu Preschool Group Incorporated 77 NZ$291,385 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 10 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated

What is Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated?
Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated is a animal welfare 0 based in Blenheim, New Zealand. Operates an Eco-Village. Provides experiential learning opportunities for children outside the classroom for school age children nationally through hosting school camps. This includes an introduction to sustainability and conservation within a coastal ecosystem. Also hosts events and guest including campers, walkers and mountain bikers
When was Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated founded?
Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated was founded in 2010.
Where is Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Blenheim, New Zealand.
What is Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated trustworthy?
Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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 Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC44767 (New Zealand).
What is Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated's website?
http://www.mistletoebay.co.nz
Are donations to Mistletoe Bay Trust Incorporated 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.