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Visit www.pioneerenergy.co.nzAbout Pioneer Energy Limited
The Charitable Purpose is to provide a financial return to Central Lakes Trust. Central Lakes Trust: The Trust assists many community projects and services, but all must meet charitable criteria. For a purpose to be charitable, it must relate to one of the following four Heads of Charity: the relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion, or any other matter beneficial to the community. Also, all projects or services MUST provide a public benefit, and MUST NOT result in private financial gain.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Pioneer Energy Limited has a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 2007, it is among the oldest social services charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 1,704 social services charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 1,939 social services charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (10 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPioneer Energy Limited is a registered social services nonprofit based in Alexandra, Otago, 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 CC10910. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$106M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Pioneer Energy Limited's official registration number is CC10910, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Pioneer Energy Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Pioneer Energy Limited is located in Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Pioneer Energy Limited has NZ$106M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pioneer Energy Limited is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$106M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Pioneer Energy Limited. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Pioneer Energy Limited is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Charitable Purpose is to provide a financial return to Central Lakes Trust. Central Lakes Trust: The Trust assists many community projects and services, but all must meet charitable criteria. For a purpose to be charitable, it must relate to one of the following four Heads of Charity: the relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion, or any other matter beneficial to the community. Also, all projects or services MUST provide a public benefit, and MUST NOT result in private financial gain. Pioneer Energy Limited is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$106M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.
Pioneer Energy Limited 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2017): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Pioneer Energy Limited 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.
Pioneer Energy Limited 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2017 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2017 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2017 on record
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Named leadership · 4 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Pioneer Energy Limited
- What is Pioneer Energy Limited?
- Pioneer Energy Limited is a social services charitable trust based in Alexandra, New Zealand. The Charitable Purpose is to provide a financial return to Central Lakes Trust. Central Lakes Trust: The Trust assists many community projects and services, but all must meet charitable criteria. For a purpose to be charitable, it must relate to one of the following four Heads of Charity: the relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion, or any other matter beneficial to the community. Also, all projects or services MUST provide a public benefit, and MUST NOT result in private financial gain.
- When was Pioneer Energy Limited founded?
- Pioneer Energy Limited was founded in 2007.
- Where is Pioneer Energy Limited located?
- Headquartered in Alexandra, Otago, New Zealand.
- What is Pioneer Energy Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2017 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is Pioneer Energy Limited trustworthy?
- Pioneer Energy Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Pioneer Energy Limited's registration number?
- Registration: CC10910 (New Zealand).
- What is Pioneer Energy Limited's website?
- http://www.pioneerenergy.co.nz
- Are donations to Pioneer Energy Limited 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.