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New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust

1. To fulfil the aspirations of New Zealand Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin to achieve their religious, educational, cultural environmental and social needs. The trust recognises that the above fulfilment is essential for Sri Lankan Buddhists to function as good and productive citizens of New Zealand. 2. To protect and maintain Theravada Buddhist traditions and Sri Lankan Sinhalese cultural values. 3. To organise and implement projects to maintain peace, unity and solidarity and friendship to all humankind 4. To assist and support Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin mainly living in New Zealand in times of grief, crises and difficulties. These services can also be extended to Sri Lanka in the event of emergency and needy situations within the guidelines of …

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion 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

New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust is a registered religion nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC11047. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$360K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist 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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 11 Pukeora Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust has NZ$360K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$360K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist 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 Sri Lanka Buddhist 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. 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.

1. To fulfil the aspirations of New Zealand Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin to achieve their religious, educational, cultural environmental and social needs. The trust recognises that the above fulfilment is essential for Sri Lankan Buddhists to function as good and productive citizens of New Zealand. 2. To protect and maintain Theravada Buddhist traditions and Sri Lankan Sinhalese cultural values. 3. To organise and implement projects to maintain peace, unity and solidarity and friendship to all humankind 4. To assist and support Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin mainly living in New Zealand in times of grief, crises and difficulties. These services can also be extended to Sri Lanka in the... New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$360K is below the peer average of NZ$730K.

New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

BU
Bulathsinhala Arachchige Sujeewa
Trustee

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

BU
Bulathsinhala A••••••••• S••••••
Trustee
CH
Chandrajeewa A••••••••
Trustee
DA
Damayanthi G•••••••••
Trustee
DE
Deeptha J••••••••
Joint Secretary (Internal Affairs)
DO
Don H••••••••••••
Trustee
G
G H R••••••••
Vice President (Administration)
IN
Indrawansa S••••••••
Vice President (Services)
LE
Lenaduwa L••••• K•••••
Trustee
MA
Maddumage A••••••••
Trustee
MO
Mortuwage F•••••••
Trustee
NI
Nilmini P••••••••••
Assistant Treasurer
NI
Nirmal E•••••••••
Secretary (External Affairs)
NI
Nirosha K•••••••••••••
Trustee
PA
Padmasiri F•••••••
Trustee
RA
Ranasinghe A••••••••• P•••••
Trustee
SA
Sagara D••••••••
President
SA
Samitha R••••••••
Trustee
SH
Sheran R••••••••
Trustee
SI
Sisila A••••••••
Treasurer
SU
Sukhitha R•••••••••••
Trustee
TH
Thejananda W••••••••
Trustee
VE
Ven. W•••••• M••••••••••••
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Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust This page 77 NZ$360,381 -
St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 77 NZ$226,787 -
Connect Church New Zealand 77 NZ$549,905 -
Chinese Alliance Christian Church 77 NZ$397,560 -
Good News Baptist Church 77 NZ$100,905 -
Dunedin Chinese Methodist Church Trust 77 NZ$292,451 -
Islamic Ahl-ul-Bayt Foundation Of New Zealand 77 NZ$457,218 -
St Andrews Presbyterian Church New Plymouth 77 NZ$294,779 -
Pataua Outdoor Education and Recreation Trust Incorporated 77 NZ$442,544 -

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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust

What is New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust?
New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust is a religion 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. 1. To fulfil the aspirations of New Zealand Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin to achieve their religious, educational, cultural environmental and social needs. The trust recognises that the above fulfilment is essential for Sri Lankan Buddhists to function as good and productive citizens of New Zealand. 2.       To protect and maintain Theravada Buddhist traditions and Sri Lankan Sinhalese cultural values. 3.       To organise and implement projects to maintain peace, unity and solidarity and friendship to all humankind 4.       To assist and support Buddhists of Sri Lankan origin mainly living in New Zealand in times of grief, crises and difficulties. These services can also be extended to Sri Lanka in the event of emergency and needy situations within the guidelines of IRD. 5. To conduct Dhamma School for children to learn Sri Lankan cultural heritage and to achieve their goals according to Buddhist teachings and conduct youth seminars to educate New Zealand youths to make
When was New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust founded?
New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust trustworthy?
New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist 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 New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC11047 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist Trust's website?
http://www.srilankaramaya.org
Are donations to New Zealand Sri Lanka Buddhist 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.