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The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated

Disaster Relief Westport Reg CC44347 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated

The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service and prevent drowning and injury of those swimming and undertaking activities at beaches and other aquatic environments by providing lifesaving, patrol services, and provide aquatic rescue services in the Buller District beaches and rivers at other locations as determined by the Club for the safe recreation of the general public and to provide rescue and recovery services in search and rescue situations.

Founded
Headquarters
Westport
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 71

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Westport, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44347. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 71/100 for disaster relief charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$61K in annual revenue.

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 71/100.

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is located in Westport, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 13 Menzies Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has NZ$61K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$61K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated 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.

The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service and prevent drowning and injury of those swimming and undertaking activities at beaches and other aquatic environments by providing lifesaving, patrol services, and provide aquatic rescue services in the Buller District beaches and rivers at other locations as determined by the Club for the safe recreation of the general public and to provide rescue and recovery services in search and rescue situations. The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$61K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated 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
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

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Alexander Menzies
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Alexander M••••••
President
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Alexandra M••••••
Secretary/Treasurer
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Scott F••••••
Club Captain
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Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated This page 55 NZ$60,903 -
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 75 NZ$32,907 -
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust 74 NZ$92,387 -
Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade 72 NZ$35,235 -
Great Barrier Island Coastguard Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$49,612 -
Palmerston North Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$18,094 -
Oban Volunteer Fire Brigade 69 NZ$43,763 -
Gisborne Land Search And Rescue Charitable Trust Board 69 NZ$19,647 -
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group 69 NZ$6,040 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated

What is The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated?
The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Westport, New Zealand. The primary object of the Club is to promote, develop, and deliver Surf Life Saving as a charitable service and prevent drowning and injury of those swimming and undertaking activities at beaches and other aquatic environments by providing lifesaving, patrol services, and provide aquatic rescue services in the Buller District beaches and rivers at other locations as determined by the Club for the safe recreation of the general public and to provide rescue and recovery services in search and rescue situations.
When was The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated founded?
The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated was founded in 2010.
Where is The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Westport, New Zealand.
What is The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated trustworthy?
The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC44347 (New Zealand).
Are donations to The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated 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.