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New Zealand Methodist Trust Association

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Methodist Trust Association

The Methodist Trust Association is an internal entity of the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Religious purposes

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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 Methodist Trust Association is a registered religion nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC22846. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$38M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Methodist Trust Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

New Zealand Methodist Trust Association is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 50 Langdons Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Methodist Trust Association has NZ$38M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Methodist Trust Association is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$38M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Methodist Trust Association. 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 Methodist Trust Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (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 Methodist Trust Association is an internal entity of the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Religious purposes New Zealand Methodist Trust Association is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Methodist Trust Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$38M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.

New Zealand Methodist Trust Association 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$10M-NZ$100M
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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

DA
David Bush
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

DA
David B•••
Trustee
DA
David J•••••••
Trustee
DA
David T•••••••••
Board Member
JE
Jennifer M••••••
Board Member
JU
Julie A••••••
Board Member
ME
Meleane N•••••••••
Board Member
ST
Stephen W•••••
Executive Officer
TA
Tara T••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$38.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$38.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
NZ's richest religions revealed - PressReader
Dec 2020
www.pressreader.com
Money and God: New Zealand's richest religions revealed - NZ Herald
Dec 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Methodist Trust Association This page 72 NZ$38.2 million -
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Limited 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch 77 NZ$14.5 million -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Wellington 77 NZ$29.0 million -
Presbyterian Support Central 77 NZ$80.1 million -

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 - 8 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about New Zealand Methodist Trust Association

What is New Zealand Methodist Trust Association?
New Zealand Methodist Trust Association is a religion 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Methodist Trust Association is an internal entity of the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Religious purposes
When was New Zealand Methodist Trust Association founded?
New Zealand Methodist Trust Association was founded in 2008.
Where is New Zealand Methodist Trust Association located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Methodist Trust Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is New Zealand Methodist Trust Association trustworthy?
New Zealand Methodist Trust Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Methodist Trust Association's registration number?
Registration: CC22846 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Methodist Trust Association's website?
https://www.methodist.org.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Methodist Trust Association 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.