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The Free Store Charitable Trust

Disaster Relief Palmerston North Reg CC49193 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About The Free Store Charitable Trust

The Free Store Charitable Trust rescues surplus food and redistributes it to those in need

Founded
Headquarters
Palmerston North
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: 68
Peer average: 73

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 Free Store Charitable Trust is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is CC49193. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$443K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Free Store Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('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 73/100.

The Free Store Charitable Trust is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 248 Featherston Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Free Store Charitable Trust has NZ$443K 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 Free Store Charitable 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$443K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Free Store Charitable 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 Free Store Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the The Free Store Charitable 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.

The Free Store Charitable Trust rescues surplus food and redistributes it to those in need The Free Store Charitable Trust is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: The Free Store Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is in line with the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$443K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

The Free Store Charitable 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
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Filing history

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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

AM
Amos Palfreyman
Board member

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amos P•••••••••
Board member
AN
Angela R••••
Chairperson
EL
Ellieda K•••••
Board Member
HA
Hannah W••••
Board Member
PE
Penny P••••••
Treasurer
RE
Rebecca C•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.4M revenue
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Free Store Charitable Trust This page 68 NZ$443,223 -
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust 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 -
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 - 6 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
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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Free Store Charitable Trust

What is The Free Store Charitable Trust?
The Free Store Charitable Trust is a disaster relief 0 based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The Free Store Charitable Trust rescues surplus food and redistributes it to those in need
When was The Free Store Charitable Trust founded?
The Free Store Charitable Trust was founded in 2013.
Where is The Free Store Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
What is The Free Store Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Free Store Charitable Trust trustworthy?
The Free Store Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Free Store Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC49193 (New Zealand).
What is The Free Store Charitable Trust's website?
https://www.justzilch.org.nz
Are donations to The Free Store Charitable 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.