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Rural Guardian Charitable Trust

Clarks Beach Reg CC62239 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Rural Guardian Charitable Trust

To fund, procure, maintain, and ensure the operation of a large animal crematorium that will divert the disposal of large animals from the current practices of on farm burial and landfill and generate profits and/ or surplus emanating from the facility to be utilised for charitable purposes to fund equine and other large animal research, sponsor further research and studies for Veterinarians that will contribute to the improvement of health and welfare of horses and other large animals.

Founded
Headquarters
Clarks Beach
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rural Guardian Charitable Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Clarks Beach, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC62239. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$521K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rural Guardian Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 76/100.

Rural Guardian Charitable Trust is located in Clarks Beach, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years. Its registered address is 31 Torkar Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Rural Guardian Charitable Trust has NZ$521K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rural Guardian Charitable Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$521K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rural Guardian Charitable 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.

Rural Guardian Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Rural Guardian Charitable Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To fund, procure, maintain, and ensure the operation of a large animal crematorium that will divert the disposal of large animals from the current practices of on farm burial and landfill and generate profits and/ or surplus emanating from the facility to be utilised for charitable purposes to fund equine and other large animal research, sponsor further research and studies for Veterinarians that will contribute to the improvement of health and welfare of horses and other large animals. Rural Guardian Charitable Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Rural Guardian Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$521K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

Rural Guardian Charitable 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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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Leadership

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Alexander Kelly
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Alexander K••••
Trustee
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Andrew F•••••
Trustee
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Andrew F••••••
Trustee
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Christopher R•••••
Trustee
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Ivan B•••••
Trustee
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John W•••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.5M revenue
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rural Guardian Charitable Trust This page 69 NZ$520,963 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rural Guardian Charitable Trust

What is Rural Guardian Charitable Trust?
Rural Guardian Charitable Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Clarks Beach, New Zealand. To fund, procure, maintain, and ensure the operation of a large animal crematorium that will divert the disposal of large animals from the current practices of on farm burial and landfill and generate profits and/ or surplus emanating from the facility to be utilised for charitable purposes to fund equine and other large animal research, sponsor further research and studies for Veterinarians that will contribute to the improvement of health and welfare of horses and other large animals.
When was Rural Guardian Charitable Trust founded?
Rural Guardian Charitable Trust was founded in 2023.
Where is Rural Guardian Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Clarks Beach, New Zealand.
What is Rural Guardian Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Rural Guardian Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Rural Guardian Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Rural Guardian Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC62239 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Rural Guardian Charitable 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.