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The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust

To protect, preserve, promote and enhance the sustainable use, accessibility and availability of Aotearoa/New Zealand's fisheries and marine environments for the benefit of the public of New Zealand

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
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: 67
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 Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC24022. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$353K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 33 Bath Street, 7 Falcon Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust has NZ$353K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable 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$353K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Guardians Of The Sea 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 Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

To protect, preserve, promote and enhance the sustainable use, accessibility and availability of Aotearoa/New Zealand's fisheries and marine environments for the benefit of the public of New Zealand The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable 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 Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$353K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

The Guardians Of The Sea 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: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

JA
Jason Foord
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Jason F••••
Trustee
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Luke K••••••••
Trustee
MA
Martin I•••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen S•••••••
Trustee
TH
Thomas F••
Trustee
WI
William W•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.4M revenue
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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust This page 67 NZ$352,897 -
Wellington Jewish Care of the Aged Society 77 NZ$244,931 -
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust 77 NZ$602,664 -
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 -
Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai 77 NZ$433,810 -
New Zealand Hydrogen Council Incorporated 77 NZ$282,172 -
Clean Streams Karamea Incorporated 77 NZ$295,909 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 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
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 Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust

What is The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust?
The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust is a international 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To protect, preserve, promote and enhance the sustainable use, accessibility and availability of Aotearoa/New Zealand's fisheries and marine environments for the benefit of the public of New Zealand
When was The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust founded?
The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust trustworthy?
The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC24022 (New Zealand).
What is The Guardians Of The Sea Charitable Trust's website?
http://www.guardians.org.nz
Are donations to The Guardians Of The Sea 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.