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STRIVE Community Trust

Community Development Auckland Reg CC34372 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About STRIVE Community Trust

The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing”

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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

STRIVE Community Trust is a registered community development 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 CC34372. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$25M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

STRIVE Community 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

STRIVE Community Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 294A Massey Road, 197 Montgomerie Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, STRIVE Community Trust has NZ$25M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

STRIVE Community Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$25M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for STRIVE Community 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.

STRIVE Community 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.

The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing” STRIVE Community 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: STRIVE Community Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$25M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

STRIVE Community 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$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

NG
Ngaire Lasika
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

NG
Ngaire L•••••
Trustee
PH
Phillip D••••
Trustee
RU
Russell B•••
Trustee
SH
Sharon W•••••
Trustee
SO
Sonia H••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Walter Massey Park: from old to bold - OurAuckland
Apr 2026
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Form filed
NZ$24.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$24.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Making the grade: Should schools teach life skills like budgeting, driving and civics? - NZ Herald
Jun 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
Anxiety levels high among South Auckland kids, despite move to level 2 - RNZ
Feb 2021
www.rnz.co.nz
Youth homeless collective calls on government to provide better solutions for emergency housing - RNZ
Jan 2021
www.rnz.co.nz
De La Salle students urged not to retaliate after brawl, stabbing - RNZ
Jun 2020
www.rnz.co.nz
Auckland Strive Community Trust buys staff Rotorua holiday home to show appreciation - NZ Herald
Jun 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Government opens new $13 million transitional housing facility in south Auckland - Stuff
Jul 2018
www.stuff.co.nz
New Year's Honours: Two decades of community service recognised - Stuff
Dec 2017
www.stuff.co.nz
Lions fans force beneficiaries out of Akl motels - RNZ
Jun 2017
www.rnz.co.nz
Funding Cuts Will Spark Crime Wave: Youth Group - PressReader
Jun 2017
www.pressreader.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
STRIVE Community Trust This page 77 NZ$24.7 million -
Ellerslie Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$862 -
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Oamaru Pacific Island Community Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Wellington North Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6,151 -
Alexandra Community Advice Network Incorporated 77 NZ$29,478 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about STRIVE Community Trust

What is STRIVE Community Trust?
STRIVE Community Trust is a community development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing”
When was STRIVE Community Trust founded?
STRIVE Community Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is STRIVE Community Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is STRIVE Community Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is STRIVE Community Trust trustworthy?
STRIVE Community 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 STRIVE Community Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC34372 (New Zealand).
What is STRIVE Community Trust's website?
http://www.strive.org.nz
Are donations to STRIVE Community 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.