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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe 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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The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated 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.
The Buller Volunteer Surf Rescue Society Incorporated 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).
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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.