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Visit www.crescendo.org.nzAbout The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is a visionary, unique and professional organisation that grows young people between the ages of 15-24 across Auckland. Our point of difference is that through our mentoring programmes in music, production, audio engineering, event management and live sound young people get to directly engage and connect with people working in the creative industries. This enables them to learn about a wide range of industry relationships, knowledge and skills, they benefit from exposure to real-world industry experience and training, including employment opportunities. The focus is slightly different with each individual but the goal remains the same; to empower NZ youth with a strong sense of self and the courage to make positive decisions for their future …
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa with a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is a registered education nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC47891. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa's official registration number is CC47891, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is a visionary, unique and professional organisation that grows young people between the ages of 15-24 across Auckland. Our point of difference is that through our mentoring programmes in music, production, audio engineering, event management and live sound young people get to directly engage and connect with people working in the creative industries. This enables them to learn about a wide range of industry relationships, knowledge and skills, they benefit from exposure to real-world industry experience and training, including employment opportunities. The focus is slightly different with each individual but the goal remains the same; to empower NZ youth with a strong sense of self... The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$2M.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa 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 Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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.
Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 8 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa
- What is The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa?
- The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is a education charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa is a visionary, unique and professional organisation that grows young people between the ages of 15-24 across Auckland. Our point of difference is that through our mentoring programmes in music, production, audio engineering, event management and live sound young people get to directly engage and connect with people working in the creative industries. This enables them to learn about a wide range of industry relationships, knowledge and skills, they benefit from exposure to real-world industry experience and training, including employment opportunities. The focus is slightly different with each individual but the goal remains the same; to empower NZ youth with a strong sense of self and the courage to make positive decisions for their future pathways.
- When was The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa founded?
- The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa was founded in 2012.
- Where is The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa trustworthy?
- The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa's registration number?
- Registration: CC47891 (New Zealand).
- What is The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa's website?
- https://www.crescendo.org.nz
- Are donations to The Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa 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.