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The Kind Foundation Arts Trust

Christchurch, Canterbury Reg: CC52341 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About The Kind Foundation Arts Trust

To uphold, maintain and promote education and learning from visual and performing arts through programmes and initiatives of The Kind Foundation of Christchurch. to provide prizes and sponsorships for young people for such visual and performing arts competitions; To provide facilities and resources to enable the public to participate in such visual and performing arts competitions, events, performances and exhibitions; To assist The Kind Foundation of Christchurch to provide programmes and events that aim to reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusivity of all ages, cultures and abilities; To consult with young people in order to ascertain their views and expectations regarding the activities and purpose of the Trust

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch, Canterbury
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Kind Foundation Arts Trust has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2021. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52341. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$61K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Kind Foundation Arts Trust's official registration number is CC52341, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

The Kind Foundation Arts Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Kind Foundation Arts Trust has NZ$61K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$61K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Kind Foundation Arts Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To uphold, maintain and promote education and learning from visual and performing arts through programmes and initiatives of The Kind Foundation of Christchurch. to provide prizes and sponsorships for young people for such visual and performing arts competitions; To provide facilities and resources to enable the public to participate in such visual and performing arts competitions, events, performances and exhibitions; To assist The Kind Foundation of Christchurch to provide programmes and events that aim to reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusivity of all ages, cultures and abilities; To consult with young people in order to ascertain their views and expectations regarding the activities and purpose of the Trust The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$61K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

The Kind Foundation Arts 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
Source: nz_charities (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from nz_charities (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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

From FY2021 filing

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Edward H••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2019
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NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2018
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NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2017
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NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2016
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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 7 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Kind Foundation Arts Trust

What is The Kind Foundation Arts Trust?
The Kind Foundation Arts Trust is a education charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To uphold, maintain and promote education and learning from visual and performing arts through programmes and initiatives of The Kind Foundation of Christchurch. to provide prizes and sponsorships for young people for such visual and performing arts competitions; To provide facilities and resources to enable the public to participate in such visual and performing arts competitions, events, performances and exhibitions; To assist The Kind Foundation of Christchurch to provide programmes and events that aim to reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusivity of all ages, cultures and abilities; To consult with young people in order to ascertain their views and expectations regarding the activities and purpose of the Trust
When was The Kind Foundation Arts Trust founded?
The Kind Foundation Arts Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is The Kind Foundation Arts Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
What is The Kind Foundation Arts Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is The Kind Foundation Arts Trust trustworthy?
The Kind Foundation Arts Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Kind Foundation Arts Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC52341 (New Zealand).
What is The Kind Foundation Arts Trust's website?
https://www.thekindfoundation.org.nz
Are donations to The Kind Foundation Arts 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.