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The purpose of the trust is to provide empowering programmes that educate, encourage and develop young people to learn from and through nature play in their local community. In doing so, children can build communication skills, self-confidence, resilience, social skills, leadership qualities and develop a deeper connection with their local environment. This is achieved through the Nature School, Bush Sprouts in schools and holiday programmes. The trust also is committed to: 2.1 Respect and tautoko the dual heritage and languages of Aotearoa, as embodied in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). We are guided by māori concepts such as whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga. 2.2 Raise funds for the trusts purposes 2.3 Provide mentoring within our programmes for adults …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNature School NZ Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Porirua, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is CC56079. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$179K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Nature School NZ 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Nature School NZ Trust is located in Porirua, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 69A Mana Esplanade, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Nature School NZ Trust has NZ$179K 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.
Nature School NZ Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$179K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nature School NZ 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.
Nature School NZ 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. Visit the Nature School NZ 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.
The purpose of the trust is to provide empowering programmes that educate, encourage and develop young people to learn from and through nature play in their local community. In doing so, children can build communication skills, self-confidence, resilience, social skills, leadership qualities and develop a deeper connection with their local environment. This is achieved through the Nature School, Bush Sprouts in schools and holiday programmes. The trust also is committed to: 2.1 Respect and tautoko the dual heritage and languages of Aotearoa, as embodied in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). We are guided by māori concepts such as whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga. 2.2 Raise funds for the... Nature School NZ Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Nature School NZ Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$179K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
Nature School NZ 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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Nature School NZ 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.
Nature School NZ 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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Quick facts about Nature School NZ Trust
- What is Nature School NZ Trust?
- Nature School NZ Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Porirua, New Zealand. The purpose of the trust is to provide empowering programmes that educate, encourage and develop young people to learn from and through nature play in their local community. In doing so, children can build communication skills, self-confidence, resilience, social skills, leadership qualities and develop a deeper connection with their local environment. This is achieved through the Nature School, Bush Sprouts in schools and holiday programmes. The trust also is committed to: 2.1 Respect and tautoko the dual heritage and languages of Aotearoa, as embodied in Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). We are guided by māori concepts such as whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga. 2.2 Raise funds for the trusts purposes 2.3 Provide mentoring within our programmes for adults to grow and support their own connection with nature and in their practise as nature educators, as well as professional development. 2.4 Collaborate and form relationships with other organisations/schools
- When was Nature School NZ Trust founded?
- Nature School NZ Trust was founded in 2018.
- Where is Nature School NZ Trust located?
- Headquartered in Porirua, New Zealand.
- What is Nature School NZ Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Nature School NZ Trust trustworthy?
- Nature School NZ 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 Nature School NZ Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC56079 (New Zealand).
- What is Nature School NZ Trust's website?
- https://www.bushsprouts.nz
- Are donations to Nature School NZ 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.