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The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated

To save lives at Riversdale Beach

Founded
Headquarters
Masterton
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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 Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in Masterton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC47990. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$257K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated is located in Masterton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 2 Bodle Drive, Riversdale Beach 5872, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated has NZ$257K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$257K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated. 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 Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$257K is below the peer average of NZ$926K.

The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated 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

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

AN
Andrew Matthews
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew M•••••••
Treasurer
DA
David R•••
Chairperson
MI
Michael T•••••
Club Captain
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Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.3M revenue
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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated This page 75 NZ$256,751 -
Rahui Marae 77 NZ$225,526 -
Spring of Living Water A.O.G. Stokes Valley Trust 77 NZ$165,296 -
The Maerewhenua Trust 77 NZ$590,711 -
Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$418,071 -
Northern Presbytery 77 NZ$842,610 -
Foxton Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$120,211 -
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust 77 NZ$617,420 -
Pregnancy Choice 77 NZ$376,136 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 3 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated

What is The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated?
The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated is a environment 1 based in Masterton, New Zealand. To save lives at Riversdale Beach
When was The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated founded?
The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated was founded in 2012.
Where is The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand.
What is The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated trustworthy?
The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC47990 (New Zealand).
What is The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated's website?
https://riversdalesurf.org.nz
Are donations to The Riversdale Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated 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.