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Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal is to continue to provide culturally appropriate support and services …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShama, Ethnic Women's Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC37381. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shama, Ethnic Women's 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 27 Beatty Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.
Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.
Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal... Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in New Zealand: Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is below the peer average of NZ$4M.
Shama, Ethnic Women's 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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Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.
Shama, Ethnic Women's 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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Quick facts about Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust
- What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust?
- Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is a advocacy & civil rights 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal is to continue to provide culturally appropriate support and services to ethnic women, children and their families to enable them to reach their goals and aspirations and so to be able to contribute back to the community.
- When was Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust founded?
- Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust trustworthy?
- Shama, Ethnic Women's 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 Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC37381 (New Zealand).
- What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's website?
- https://www.shama.org.nz
- Are donations to Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.