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Our Mission is to provide advice, resources, services, and products that influence and improve the well-being and sustainability of households, communities, and businesses in the Wellington region.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySustainability Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC35964. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$8M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Sustainability 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Sustainability Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 2 Forresters Lane, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Sustainability Trust has NZ$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sustainability Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sustainability 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.
Sustainability 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.
Our Mission is to provide advice, resources, services, and products that influence and improve the well-being and sustainability of households, communities, and businesses in the Wellington region. Sustainability Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Sustainability Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$8M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
Sustainability 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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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Sustainability 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.
Sustainability 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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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sentiment
PositiveNew report spotlights trends in corporate sustainability reporting - CSRwire
The Tree Dividend: Turning Sustainability Into Brand Trust and Business Impact - Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz)
The IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility: underused and under fire - ODI: Think change
The International Monetary Fund's Resilience and Sustainability Facility Three Years On - thecommonwealth.org
Sakai Clinic 62 Founder & Medical Director Mari Sakai Holds Dialogue with Peter Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust, Declaring Global Leadership as a Pioneer of Medical Sustainability - Plataforma Media
Sakai Clinic 62 Founder & Medical Director Mari Sakai Holds Dialogue with Peter Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Sustainability Trust, Declaring Global Leadership as a Pioneer of Medical Sustainability - Yahoo Finance
UN desertification chief Yasmine Fouad wins 2025 Nobel Sustainability Trust award - Foreign Affairs - Egypt - Ahram Online
Miami spice peps University of Cambridge collaboration with The Nobel Sustainability Trust - Business Weekly
Nobel Sustainability Trust Successfully Concludes 2025 Miami Summit - PR Newswire
Qatari Diar awarded Sustainability Award Certificate by Nobel Sustainability Trust - The Peninsula Qatar
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Sustainability Trust
- What is Sustainability Trust?
- Sustainability Trust is a international 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our Mission is to provide advice, resources, services, and products that influence and improve the well-being and sustainability of households, communities, and businesses in the Wellington region.
- When was Sustainability Trust founded?
- Sustainability Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Sustainability Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Sustainability Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Sustainability Trust trustworthy?
- Sustainability 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 Sustainability Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC35964 (New Zealand).
- What is Sustainability Trust's website?
- http://www.sustaintrust.org.nz
- Are donations to Sustainability 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.