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The express purpose of the Trust is to promote humane feelings and morality generally by providing emergency equipment to alleviate distress to injured or sick horses across New Zealand (preventing cruelty). The relief of pain and suffering shall be undertaken by funding, procuring, maintaining, and operating a fleet of equine ambulances that will provide emergency veterinary services. The Trust also aims to advocate for matters relating to equine welfare and educate the wider public on matters relating to equine welfare.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is CC53589. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$756K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 114 Wrights Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust has NZ$756K in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$756K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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 Horse Ambulance 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.
The express purpose of the Trust is to promote humane feelings and morality generally by providing emergency equipment to alleviate distress to injured or sick horses across New Zealand (preventing cruelty). The relief of pain and suffering shall be undertaken by funding, procuring, maintaining, and operating a fleet of equine ambulances that will provide emergency veterinary services. The Trust also aims to advocate for matters relating to equine welfare and educate the wider public on matters relating to equine welfare. New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$756K is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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.
New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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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Dreams Of Eric goes from black and blue to blue and white, now for Harness 5000 - Lincoln Farms
The woman taking care of the horse world’s 1 percent - Newsroom
New Zealand Develops "Horse Ambulance" For Any Sick Or Injured Horse - InspireMore
Vale Mac Henry - Harness Racing New Zealand
Trust keen to expand horse ambulance use - ODT
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Quick facts about New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust
- What is New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust?
- New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The express purpose of the Trust is to promote humane feelings and morality generally by providing emergency equipment to alleviate distress to injured or sick horses across New Zealand (preventing cruelty). The relief of pain and suffering shall be undertaken by funding, procuring, maintaining, and operating a fleet of equine ambulances that will provide emergency veterinary services. The Trust also aims to advocate for matters relating to equine welfare and educate the wider public on matters relating to equine welfare.
- When was New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust founded?
- New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust was founded in 2016.
- Where is New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust trustworthy?
- New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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 New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC53589 (New Zealand).
- What is New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust's website?
- https://horseambulance.co.nz/
- Are donations to New Zealand Horse Ambulance 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.