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To protect and enhance the indigenous flora, fauna and ecology of the Riccarton Bush indigenous forest, including mahinga kai and taonga species. To protect and conserve Deans Cottage, Riccarton House and their grounds with Riccarton Bush and the Deans family history To encourage public use and participation of the reserve and to inform visitors about the natural, Maori, and colonial heritage of Christchurch
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 CC24890. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 16 Kahu Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Riccarton Bush Trustees has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Riccarton Bush Trustees is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Riccarton Bush Trustees. 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 protect and enhance the indigenous flora, fauna and ecology of the Riccarton Bush indigenous forest, including mahinga kai and taonga species. To protect and conserve Deans Cottage, Riccarton House and their grounds with Riccarton Bush and the Deans family history To encourage public use and participation of the reserve and to inform visitors about the natural, Maori, and colonial heritage of Christchurch The Riccarton Bush Trustees is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: The Riccarton Bush Trustees's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees
- What is The Riccarton Bush Trustees?
- The Riccarton Bush Trustees is a international 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To protect and enhance the indigenous flora, fauna and ecology of the Riccarton Bush indigenous forest, including mahinga kai and taonga species. To protect and conserve Deans Cottage, Riccarton House and their grounds with Riccarton Bush and the Deans family history To encourage public use and participation of the reserve and to inform visitors about the natural, Maori, and colonial heritage of Christchurch
- When was The Riccarton Bush Trustees founded?
- The Riccarton Bush Trustees was founded in 2008.
- Where is The Riccarton Bush Trustees located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is The Riccarton Bush Trustees's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is The Riccarton Bush Trustees trustworthy?
- The Riccarton Bush Trustees 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 Riccarton Bush Trustees's registration number?
- Registration: CC24890 (New Zealand).
- What is The Riccarton Bush Trustees's website?
- https://www.riccartonhouse.co.nz
- Are donations to The Riccarton Bush Trustees 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.