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Rotorua Trails Trust

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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Rotorua Trails Trust

The Rotorua Trails Trust mission is to make Rotorua the world leaders in recreational trails that champion cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, equitable access, while positively impacting the economy.

Founded
Headquarters
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Rotorua Trails Trust with a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,951 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (10 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rotorua Trails Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52100. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$581K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rotorua Trails Trust's official registration number is CC52100, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Rotorua Trails Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Rotorua Trails Trust is located in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rotorua Trails Trust has NZ$581K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rotorua Trails Trust is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$581K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rotorua Trails 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rotorua Trails Trust 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 Rotorua Trails Trust mission is to make Rotorua the world leaders in recreational trails that champion cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, equitable access, while positively impacting the economy. Rotorua Trails Trust is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$581K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$453K.

Rotorua Trails 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Athea D•••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road - NZ Herald
Jan 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Trail of the Month: 'Out Of Office' in Rotorua, New Zealand - Pinkbike
Dec 2025
www.pinkbike.com
Rotorua has been a top New Zealand MTB destination for 30+ years. Here's how the trails stay relevant - Singletracks Mou
Mar 2025
www.singletracks.com
Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2022
NZ_CHARITIES
Bringing the Whaka to the masses | The Rotorua Forest Loop - Flow Mountain Bike
Jun 2022
flowmountainbike.com
Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2021
NZ_CHARITIES
Ferns, shinny dips and gondolas | What’s new in Rotorua? - Flow Mountain Bike
Dec 2021
flowmountainbike.com
'Worst timing': Trails Trust frustrated after break-in, thefts - NZ Herald
Jan 2021
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2020
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected - NZ Herald
Dec 2019
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2018
NZ_CHARITIES
Brand new wheels gifted to Rotorua Trails Trust - NZ Herald
Jun 2018
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Digger a godsend for trails trust - NZ Herald
Feb 2016
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture this charity 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rotorua Trails Trust

What is Rotorua Trails Trust?
Rotorua Trails Trust is a arts & culture charitable trust based in Rotorua, New Zealand. The Rotorua Trails Trust mission is to make Rotorua the world leaders in recreational trails that champion cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, equitable access, while positively impacting the economy.
When was Rotorua Trails Trust founded?
Rotorua Trails Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is Rotorua Trails Trust located?
Headquartered in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
What is Rotorua Trails Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Rotorua Trails Trust trustworthy?
Rotorua Trails Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Rotorua Trails Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC52100 (New Zealand).
What is Rotorua Trails Trust's website?
https://www.rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz/
Are donations to Rotorua Trails 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.