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To provide air ambulance and air rescue services for patients within New Zealand
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Life Flight Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC24283. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$20M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Life Flight 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
The Life Flight Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 17 George Bolt Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Life Flight Trust has NZ$20M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Life Flight Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$20M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Life Flight 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 Life Flight 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. 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 provide air ambulance and air rescue services for patients within New Zealand The Life Flight Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: The Life Flight Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$20M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.
The Life Flight 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Life Flight 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 Life Flight 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical care - NZ Herald
Son of Life Flight founding pilot says Wellington should be ‘really proud’ of rescue service - The Post
‘Fantastic’: Huge donation helps Life Flight to buy new aircraft for Hamilton Airport - Stuff
Obituary: Dr Russell Worth, Life Flight founder and life saver - The Post
Life Flight's Westpac Rescue Helicopter Responds To Three Missions - Aero-News Network
Accuro sponsors air ambulance charity Life Flight Trust - Insurance Business
Castlepoint residents to help Life Flight - NZ Herald
Thomas still alive thanks to Life Flight - NZ Herald
Life Flight: It takes just 10 minutes for the live-saving helicopter to be in the air - Stuff
How I cheated death twice in 7 months - NZ Herald
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- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Methodology
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Quick facts about The Life Flight Trust
- What is The Life Flight Trust?
- The Life Flight Trust is a community development 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To provide air ambulance and air rescue services for patients within New Zealand
- When was The Life Flight Trust founded?
- The Life Flight Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is The Life Flight Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is The Life Flight Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is The Life Flight Trust trustworthy?
- The Life Flight 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 Life Flight Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC24283 (New Zealand).
- What is The Life Flight Trust's website?
- http://www.lifeflight.org.nz
- Are donations to The Life Flight 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.