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Sport Waitakere Trust

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Sport Waitakere Trust

At SPORT WAITAKERE, our purpose is to make a difference in our West Auckland community by enabling healthy and active lives. We do this by providing sport & recreation programmes, events, training and support at no cost or low cost. We believe in the value of sport and that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate. We aim to increase participation in sport and recreation and improve the capability of sport/recreation providers (such as clubs, schools and community organisations) in West Auckland, for the benefit of our community. We work within the boundaries of Auckland Council’s three local boards – Whau, Waitakere Ranges and Henderson /Massey. We work in a complex environment. At any one time, we can have 60+ projects …

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sport Waitakere Trust is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC23899. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sport Waitakere 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 sports & recreation charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Sport Waitakere Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 545 Don Buck Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Sport Waitakere Trust has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$471K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sport Waitakere Trust is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sport Waitakere 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.

Sport Waitakere 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. Visit the Sport Waitakere 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.

At SPORT WAITAKERE, our purpose is to make a difference in our West Auckland community by enabling healthy and active lives. We do this by providing sport & recreation programmes, events, training and support at no cost or low cost. We believe in the value of sport and that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate. We aim to increase participation in sport and recreation and improve the capability of sport/recreation providers (such as clubs, schools and community organisations) in West Auckland, for the benefit of our community. We work within the boundaries of Auckland Council’s three local boards – Whau, Waitakere Ranges and Henderson /Massey. We work in a complex... Sport Waitakere Trust is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in New Zealand: Sport Waitakere Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$471K.

Sport Waitakere 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

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Leadership

DA
Darna Appleyard
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

DA
Darna A••••••••
Trustee
DI
Dipak B•••••••••
Trustee
IV
Ivan H••••
Trustee
JA
Janet T••••••
Trustee
MI
Michael H•••••
Chairperson
NI
Nicholas R••••••
Trustee
RO
Robin T••••••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$4.3M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$4.3M revenue
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sport Waitakere Trust This page 77 NZ$4.3 million -
The North Shore Golf Club Incorporated 77 NZ$4.0 million -
Sport Southland 77 NZ$3.8 million -
Regional Indoor Sports And Events Centre Trust 77 NZ$2.3 million -
Taranaki Sports Trust 77 NZ$2.2 million -
Sport Otago 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Hamilton Marist Rugby Football Club Incorporated 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Cromwell Golf Club Incorporated 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Stadium Southland Limited 77 NZ$3.3 million -

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

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
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sport Waitakere Trust

What is Sport Waitakere Trust?
Sport Waitakere Trust is a sports & recreation 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. At SPORT WAITAKERE, our purpose is to make a difference in our West Auckland community by enabling healthy and active lives. We do this by providing sport & recreation programmes, events, training and support at no cost or low cost. We believe in the value of sport and that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate. We aim to increase participation in sport and recreation and improve the capability of sport/recreation providers (such as clubs, schools and community organisations) in West Auckland, for the benefit of our community. We work within the boundaries of Auckland Council’s three local boards – Whau, Waitakere Ranges and Henderson /Massey. We work in a complex environment. At any one time, we can have 60+ projects on the go across all aspects of sport and recreation!
When was Sport Waitakere Trust founded?
Sport Waitakere Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Sport Waitakere Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Sport Waitakere Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Sport Waitakere Trust trustworthy?
Sport Waitakere 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 Sport Waitakere Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC23899 (New Zealand).
What is Sport Waitakere Trust's website?
http://www.tuiawaitakere.org.nz
Are donations to Sport Waitakere 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.