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New Zealand Community Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Community Trust

a. Primarily for the purpose of promoting any amateur game or sport where the game or sport is conducted for the recreation or entertainment of the public; b. Raising and applying funds for any purpose which is recognised as being charitable under New Zealand law (the secondary or minor purpose ) c. Raising and applying funds for any other purpose which is an authorised purpose within the meaning of the Gambling Act 2003

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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

New Zealand Community Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is CC57090. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for community development charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$98M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

New Zealand Community Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 22 Sar Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Community Trust has NZ$98M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Community Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$98M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Community 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.

New Zealand Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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.

a. Primarily for the purpose of promoting any amateur game or sport where the game or sport is conducted for the recreation or entertainment of the public; b. Raising and applying funds for any purpose which is recognised as being charitable under New Zealand law (the secondary or minor purpose ) c. Raising and applying funds for any other purpose which is an authorised purpose within the meaning of the Gambling Act 2003 New Zealand Community Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Community Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$98M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

New Zealand Community 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
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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Leadership

AL
Alan Isaac
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Alan I••••
Trustee
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David P•••••••••
Trustee
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Kerry P••••••••••
Trustee
LE
Lesley M••••••
Trustee
PE
Peter M••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

AIMS Games opening - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
New start gates ramp up safety for young motocross riders - The Post
May 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
New sports centre project worth $14m - Times.co.nz
May 2026
www.times.co.nz
NZCT gives out nearly $200,000 in Taranaki - The Post
Mar 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Brown opens new airbase - cambridgenews.nz
Feb 2026
www.cambridgenews.nz
How a $9450 grant will help Tauranga Sports - The Bay's News First - SunLive
Feb 2026
www.sunlive.co.nz
Dame Kerry Prendergast appointed Independent Chair of Council’s Audit and Risk Committee - Tauranga City Council
Feb 2026
newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz
Christchurch BMX club set to host South Island Titles with $6,300 grant - Chris Lynch Media
Dec 2025
www.chrislynchmedia.com
New Zealand Community Trust grants across Gisborne total $140,765 - NZ Herald
Dec 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Council given top up for event funding - The Post
Nov 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$98.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$98.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Community Trust This page 65 NZ$98.3 million -
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 77 NZ$94,002 -
Community Choice Trust Palmerston North (PN) 77 NZ$143,283 -
Te Puru Community Charitable Trust 77 NZ$638,939 -
Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$189,096 -
Waiora Community Trust 77 NZ$357,187 -
Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home Incorporated 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Age Concern Taranaki (Inc) 77 NZ$665,194 -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -

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.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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
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

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 New Zealand Community Trust

What is New Zealand Community Trust?
New Zealand Community Trust is a community development nonprofit organization based in Wellington, New Zealand. a. Primarily for the purpose of promoting any amateur game or sport where the game or sport is conducted for the recreation or entertainment of the public; b. Raising and applying funds for any purpose which is recognised as being charitable under New Zealand law (the secondary or minor purpose ) c. Raising and applying funds for any other purpose which is an authorised purpose within the meaning of the Gambling Act 2003
When was New Zealand Community Trust founded?
New Zealand Community Trust was founded in 2019.
Where is New Zealand Community Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Community Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is New Zealand Community Trust trustworthy?
New Zealand Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 New Zealand Community Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC57090 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Community Trust's website?
https://nzct.org.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Community 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.