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The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust

To retain proprietorship and ensure the maintenance of the Whitianga Rescue Helicopter Base & under the terms of the MOU with the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust the two trusts work together to provide a world class emergency helicopter service to the people and communities of the Coromandel Peninsula and work together to maximise fundraising opportunities.

Founded
Headquarters
Whitianga
Foundation type
0
Size
small

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: 77
Peer average: 72

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 Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Whitianga, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC48206. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is above the average of 72/100 for disaster relief charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$206K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 72/100.

The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust is located in Whitianga, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 16 Abrahamson Drive, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust has NZ$206K 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 Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$206K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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.

The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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. Visit the The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust 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.

To retain proprietorship and ensure the maintenance of the Whitianga Rescue Helicopter Base & under the terms of the MOU with the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust the two trusts work together to provide a world class emergency helicopter service to the people and communities of the Coromandel Peninsula and work together to maximise fundraising opportunities. The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is above the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$206K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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$100K-NZ$1M
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

AN
Andrea McCartney
Trustee Secretary

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea M••••••••
Trustee Secretary
DO
Douglas W••••••
Trustee
JE
Jennifer T•••••
Trustee
JO
John F••••
Trustee
JO
John S•••••••••
Trustee
LI
Linda P••
Trustee Treasurer
NI
Nigel S••••••••
Trustee
WA
Walter R••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Whangamatā golf tournament breaks local fundraising record - NZ Herald
Nov 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour - NZ Herald
Aug 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Calls for fulltime rescue helicopter in Whitianga - SunLive
Jan 2020
www.sunlive.co.nz
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter - NZ Herald
Dec 2019
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust This page 77 NZ$206,155 -
Southland's Locator Beacon Charitable Trust 77 NZ$718,704 -
Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance Incorporated 75 NZ$642,164 -
Satisfy Food Rescue 75 NZ$755,876 -
Trek for Life Aotearoa/NZ Charitable Trust 72 NZ$341,284 -
Coastguard Whangaroa Incorporated 69 NZ$215,713 -
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust 69 NZ$476,034 -
The Free Store Charitable Trust 68 NZ$443,223 -
Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated 67 NZ$116,957 -

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 - 8 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 The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust

What is The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust?
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust is a disaster relief 0 based in Whitianga, New Zealand. To retain proprietorship and ensure the maintenance of the Whitianga Rescue Helicopter Base & under the terms of the MOU with the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust the two trusts work together to provide a world class emergency helicopter service to the people and communities of the Coromandel Peninsula and work together to maximise fundraising opportunities.
When was The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust founded?
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust was founded in 2012.
Where is The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust located?
Headquartered in Whitianga, New Zealand.
What is The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust trustworthy?
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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 The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC48206 (New Zealand).
What is The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust's website?
https://www.coromandelrescue.org.nz
Are donations to The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter 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.