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The Green Effect Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Green Effect Trust

To promote conservation and native revegetation in New Zealand, to provide training, supervision and supportive work environments so that unemployed, benficiaries and other disadvantaged can re-enter the work force, to supervise and promote projects as deemed fit by the Trustees that are consistent with the other objectives of the trust, To support Trees for Canterbury in tree growing and planting for the sake of the environment and the community

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

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: 77
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 Green Effect Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC21134. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$815K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Green Effect 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Green Effect Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 42 Charlesworth Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Green Effect Trust has NZ$815K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Green Effect Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$815K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Green Effect 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 Green Effect 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 Green Effect 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 promote conservation and native revegetation in New Zealand, to provide training, supervision and supportive work environments so that unemployed, benficiaries and other disadvantaged can re-enter the work force, to supervise and promote projects as deemed fit by the Trustees that are consistent with the other objectives of the trust, To support Trees for Canterbury in tree growing and planting for the sake of the environment and the community The Green Effect Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: The Green Effect Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$815K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

The Green Effect 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

AN
Antony Shadbolt
Trust Board Secretary

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AN
Antony S•••••••
Trust Board Secretary
MA
Matt W•••••
Trust Board Trust Board Member
MI
Michael L•••••
Trust member
PE
Peter H••••
Treasurer
RI
Richard E•••
Trust Board Member, Chair
RI
Richard R•••
Trust member
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Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bush to retire after 34 years of managing Trees for Canterbury - PressReader
Apr 2026
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Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Green Effect Trust This page 77 NZ$814,951 -
Wellington Jewish Care of the Aged Society 77 NZ$244,931 -
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust 77 NZ$602,664 -
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Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai 77 NZ$433,810 -
New Zealand Hydrogen Council Incorporated 77 NZ$282,172 -
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Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust 77 NZ$829,692 -

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
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

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Quick facts about The Green Effect Trust

What is The Green Effect Trust?
The Green Effect Trust is a international 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To promote conservation and native revegetation in New Zealand, to provide training, supervision and supportive work environments so that unemployed, benficiaries and other disadvantaged can re-enter the work force, to supervise and promote projects as deemed fit by the Trustees that are consistent with the other objectives of the trust, To support Trees for Canterbury in tree growing and planting for the sake of the environment and the community
When was The Green Effect Trust founded?
The Green Effect Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Green Effect Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is The Green Effect Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Green Effect Trust trustworthy?
The Green Effect 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 Green Effect Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC21134 (New Zealand).
What is The Green Effect Trust's website?
http://www.treesforcanterbury.org.nz
Are donations to The Green Effect 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.