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Stepping Stone Trust is a not-for-profit Charitable Trust organisation offering residential and community-based support services for people experiencing mental illness. We are based in Canterbury. The Trust has been providing support services for over 20 years having grown from providing a single supported-living home for adults in 1990 to now operating 13 separate supported accommodation facilities, a number of flats and a wide range of community support options.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Stepping Stone Trust has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 2,072 community development charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2020. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 2,303 community development charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStepping Stone Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC21678. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$9M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Stepping Stone Trust's official registration number is CC21678, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Stepping Stone Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 community development charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Stepping Stone Trust is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Stepping Stone Trust has NZ$9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$896K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stepping Stone Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$9M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Stepping Stone Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Stepping Stone Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Stepping Stone Trust is a not-for-profit Charitable Trust organisation offering residential and community-based support services for people experiencing mental illness. We are based in Canterbury. The Trust has been providing support services for over 20 years having grown from providing a single supported-living home for adults in 1990 to now operating 13 separate supported accommodation facilities, a number of flats and a wide range of community support options. Stepping Stone Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$9M is well above the peer average of NZ$896K.
Stepping Stone 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Stepping Stone 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.
Stepping Stone 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2020 on record
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Stepping Stone Trust
- What is Stepping Stone Trust?
- Stepping Stone Trust is a community development charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Stepping Stone Trust is a not-for-profit Charitable Trust organisation offering residential and community-based support services for people experiencing mental illness. We are based in Canterbury. The Trust has been providing support services for over 20 years having grown from providing a single supported-living home for adults in 1990 to now operating 13 separate supported accommodation facilities, a number of flats and a wide range of community support options.
- When was Stepping Stone Trust founded?
- Stepping Stone Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Stepping Stone Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Stepping Stone Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Stepping Stone Trust trustworthy?
- Stepping Stone Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Stepping Stone Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC21678 (New Zealand).
- What is Stepping Stone Trust's website?
- http://www.stepstone.org.nz
- Are donations to Stepping Stone 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.