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The Play It Strange Trust was founded in 2003 and has been running programmes to encourage and develop interest, activity and skills in songwriting, recording and musical performance by creating an experiential environment for every New Zealand secondary school-aged student.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlay It Strange Trust is a registered education 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 CC11342. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$682K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Play It Strange Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Play It Strange Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 181 Grafton Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Play It Strange Trust has NZ$682K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Play It Strange Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$682K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Play It Strange 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.
Play It Strange Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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.
The Play It Strange Trust was founded in 2003 and has been running programmes to encourage and develop interest, activity and skills in songwriting, recording and musical performance by creating an experiential environment for every New Zealand secondary school-aged student. Play It Strange Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Play It Strange Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$682K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.
Play It Strange 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Play It Strange 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.
Play It Strange 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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Mike Chunn's Insight into the Genius of The Beatles' 'Revolver - RNZ
Playing Favourites with Mike Chunn - RNZ
The Ukulele - RNZ
Primary students inspire with winning song - Stuff
Mike Chunn at Volume - RNZ
Tour news: Rolling out The Stones hits at tribute show - NZ Herald
Lorde’s handwritten lyrics of ‘Royals’ up for auction - Muzic.NZ
THE FAMOUS ELSEWHERE SONGWRITER QUESTIONNAIRE: Grace Brebner - elsewhere.co.nz
Former Split Enz member Mike Chunn helps launch new hearing technology - MiNDFOOD
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Quick facts about Play It Strange Trust
- What is Play It Strange Trust?
- Play It Strange Trust is a education 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Play It Strange Trust was founded in 2003 and has been running programmes to encourage and develop interest, activity and skills in songwriting, recording and musical performance by creating an experiential environment for every New Zealand secondary school-aged student.
- When was Play It Strange Trust founded?
- Play It Strange Trust was founded in 2007.
- Where is Play It Strange Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Play It Strange Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Play It Strange Trust trustworthy?
- Play It Strange Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Play It Strange Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC11342 (New Zealand).
- What is Play It Strange Trust's website?
- http://www.playitstrange.org.nz
- Are donations to Play It Strange 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.