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The Gift Trust

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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About The Gift Trust

The Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 77

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 Gift Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC40774. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$26M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Gift Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Gift Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is Level 4, 265 Wakefield Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Gift Trust has NZ$26M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Gift Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$26M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Gift 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 Gift Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect. The Gift Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: The Gift Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$26M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

The Gift 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
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

AU
Auraya Wanwimolruk
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AU
Auraya W••••••••••
Trustee
CH
Cheryl S••••
Executive Director
HA
Hana M••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew M••••••••
Trustee
PH
Philip P••••••••••
Chair
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

LifeStance (LFST) director-linked trust sells 243,362 shares in open-market deal - Stock Titan
May 2026
www.stocktitan.net
Can a trust help protect your estate? - St. James’s Place
Apr 2026
www.sjp.co.uk
AJ Bell Investcentre launches a discretionary loan trust for advisers taking care of clients’ IHT and estate planning ne
Feb 2026
ifamagazine.com
AJ Bell Investcentre launches discretionary loan trust - Financial Planning Today
Feb 2026
www.financialplanningtoday.co.uk
AJ Bell adds discretionary loan trust to adviser platform - Money Marketing
Feb 2026
www.moneymarketing.co.uk
AJ Bell launches discretionary loan trust in response to IHT impact - Professional Adviser
Feb 2026
www.professionaladviser.com
Form filed
NZ$25.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$25.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
US philanthropists move their gifting to New Zealand in the Trump era - The Post
Dec 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Prepare for Our Monumental Moment with Your Year-End Gift - Trust for the National Mall
Dec 2025
nationalmall.org
AJ Bell expands trust range as IHT pressures grow - Money Marketing
Dec 2025
www.moneymarketing.co.uk
How tightening inheritance tax gifting loopholes would impact families - The i Paper
Aug 2025
inews.co.uk

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Gift Trust This page 74 NZ$25.5 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Wellington Jewish Care of the Aged Society 77 NZ$244,931 -
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust 77 NZ$602,664 -
Asor Trust 77 NZ$8,886 -
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 77 NZ$419,780 -
Hope Worldwide-Pakistan 77 NZ$333,430 -
The Green Effect Trust 77 NZ$814,951 -

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 - 5 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 Gift Trust

What is The Gift Trust?
The Gift Trust is a international 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect.
When was The Gift Trust founded?
The Gift Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is The Gift Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is The Gift Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is The Gift Trust trustworthy?
The Gift Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Gift Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC40774 (New Zealand).
What is The Gift Trust's website?
https://www.thegifttrust.org.nz
Are donations to The Gift 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.