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Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Eltham, 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 CC31209. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$830K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is located in Eltham, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 364 Sangster Road, RD 18, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust has NZ$830K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$830K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.
Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration. Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$830K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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
NeutralThe dark art of counting kiwi calls - The Post
Along for the ride at the annual Taranaki kiwi ‘muster’ - The Post
Rotokare trust hoping for hihi-inspired nest egg - The Post
Vulnerable skinks make journey from construction site to sanctuary - RNZ
Skinks found at Mt Messenger Bypass project site rehomed at Rotokare Reserve - ThePost.co.nz
Taranaki Electricty Trust awards grants - NZ Herald
Rotokare welcomes rare native plant in special “homecoming”: Media release 11 July 2024 - Department of Conservation
From fisheries to Rotokare Scenic Reserve - NZ Herald
Roaming Rotokare by torchlight proves an educational adventure - Stuff
New general manager for Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust - NZ Herald
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Quick facts about Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
- What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust?
- Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is a international 0 based in Eltham, New Zealand. Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration.
- When was Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust founded?
- Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust located?
- Headquartered in Eltham, New Zealand.
- What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust trustworthy?
- Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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 Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC31209 (New Zealand).
- What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's website?
- http://www.rotokare.org.nz
- Are donations to Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.