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2.1. To develop and maintain a purpose-built Animal Rescue Centre for the wider Auckland and Northland regions 2.2. To reduce the number of stray or semi-wild cats breeding throughout Auckland and Northland 2.3. To preserve and increase native wildlife throughout the region by rehabilitating and releasing native birds 2.4. To develop and support a community of animal lovers who work together to support and care for the animals who live among us
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Helping Paws Charitable Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Kaiwaka, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC57933. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$431K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Helping Paws Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
The Helping Paws Charitable Trust is located in Kaiwaka, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 92 Pebblebrooke Road, RD 2, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Helping Paws Charitable Trust has NZ$431K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Helping Paws Charitable Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$431K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Helping Paws 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.
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2.1. To develop and maintain a purpose-built Animal Rescue Centre for the wider Auckland and Northland regions 2.2. To reduce the number of stray or semi-wild cats breeding throughout Auckland and Northland 2.3. To preserve and increase native wildlife throughout the region by rehabilitating and releasing native birds 2.4. To develop and support a community of animal lovers who work together to support and care for the animals who live among us The Helping Paws Charitable Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The Helping Paws Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$431K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.
The Helping Paws 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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The Helping Paws Charitable Trust 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 Helping Paws Charitable Trust 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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Quick facts about The Helping Paws Charitable Trust
- What is The Helping Paws Charitable Trust?
- The Helping Paws Charitable Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Kaiwaka, New Zealand. 2.1. To develop and maintain a purpose-built Animal Rescue Centre for the wider Auckland and Northland regions 2.2. To reduce the number of stray or semi-wild cats breeding throughout Auckland and Northland 2.3. To preserve and increase native wildlife throughout the region by rehabilitating and releasing native birds 2.4. To develop and support a community of animal lovers who work together to support and care for the animals who live among us
- When was The Helping Paws Charitable Trust founded?
- The Helping Paws Charitable Trust was founded in 2020.
- Where is The Helping Paws Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Kaiwaka, New Zealand.
- What is The Helping Paws Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is The Helping Paws Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- The Helping Paws Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Helping Paws Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC57933 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to The Helping Paws 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.