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To support and maintain the provision of an emergency rescue helicopter service in the greater Otago region
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOtago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC28323. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (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$6M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 44 York Place, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust has NZ$6M 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.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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.
To support and maintain the provision of an emergency rescue helicopter service in the greater Otago region Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter 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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Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter 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.
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter 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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Sentiment
NeutralRescue helicopter funding still not confirmed from Port Otago - The Central App
Hub’s construction ‘well advanced’ - ODT
Rescue helicopter service secures health contract until 2028 - The Central App
Helicopter Trust funding arrangements still not finalised - Wanaka App
Annual book sale expected to draw crowds - The Central App
Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter - RNZ
Landing on course - ODT
New rescue helicopters cost $22M - Wanaka App
Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust reports to ORC - Otago Regional Council
Charity riding event to be fun for everyone - ODT
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust
- What is Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust?
- Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is a community development 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. To support and maintain the provision of an emergency rescue helicopter service in the greater Otago region
- When was Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust founded?
- Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust located?
- Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- What is Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2018 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust trustworthy?
- Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC28323 (New Zealand).
- What is Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust's website?
- http://www.otagorescue.co.nz
- Are donations to Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter 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.