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Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service, and to administer the Society's funds in accordance with the constitution and in a manner benefitting the wider community.

Founded
Headquarters
Orewa
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health 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

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is a registered health nonprofit based in Orewa, 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 CC26779. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 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 health charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is located in Orewa, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$919K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated. 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.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 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.

The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service, and to administer the Society's funds in accordance with the constitution and in a manner benefitting the wider community. Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$919K.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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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

CH
Chris Atkinson
Independant Board Member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chris A•••••••
Independant Board Member
CR
Craig O•••
Chair of Competitive Lifesaving
FA
Faron T•••••
Club President
HI
Hillary M•••
Chair of Junior Surf
JO
John C••••••
Chair of Building
JO
Jonathan C•••••••
Board Chairperson
KE
Kelly M•••••
Chair of Membership
NA
Natalie D•••••••
Chair of Finance, Planning & Admin
TR
Travis S•••••••
Chair of Lifesaving
VI
Vicki C•••••••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$2.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
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Peer charities

Other health in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated This page 77 NZ$2.2 million -
Auckland Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Te Whawhaki Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Pukete Neighbourhood Association Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Te Ngakinga o Whanganui Investment Trust 77 NZ$2.1 million -
Davis Carr Cancer Society Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
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The Friendship House Trust 77 NZ$2.6 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 - 10 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

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Quick facts about Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

What is Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated?
Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is a health 1 based in Orewa, New Zealand. The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service, and to administer the Society's funds in accordance with the constitution and in a manner benefitting the wider community.
When was Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated founded?
Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Orewa, New Zealand.
What is Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated trustworthy?
Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 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 Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC26779 (New Zealand).
What is Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated's website?
http://www.orewasurfclub.org.nz
Are donations to Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 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.