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Trade Aid Importers Limited

Christchurch, Canterbury Reg: CC26394 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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60
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Trade Aid Importers Limited

The primary objects of the company shall be limited to those as classified as charitable within New Zealand and in particular: - To educate New Zealanders within New Zealand about the nature of poverty and the need for fair trading conditions - To carry on any other charitable object which may seem to the Board capable of being conveniently carried on in connection with the above objects or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the charitable objects of the Society or any of them.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch, Canterbury
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2017, which is 9 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Trade Aid Importers Limited has a substantially complete profile.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 1,704 social services charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2017. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 1,939 social services 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 (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Trade Aid Importers Limited is a registered social services nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC26394. 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$20M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Trade Aid Importers Limited's official registration number is CC26394, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Trade Aid Importers Limited 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Trade Aid Importers Limited is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Trade Aid Importers Limited has NZ$20M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Trade Aid Importers Limited is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$20M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Trade Aid Importers Limited. 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, Trade Aid Importers Limited is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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.

The primary objects of the company shall be limited to those as classified as charitable within New Zealand and in particular: - To educate New Zealanders within New Zealand about the nature of poverty and the need for fair trading conditions - To carry on any other charitable object which may seem to the Board capable of being conveniently carried on in connection with the above objects or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the charitable objects of the Society or any of them. Trade Aid Importers Limited is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$20M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.

Trade Aid Importers Limited 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$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2017) why this matters
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Filing history

9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2017): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010, FY2009.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
31

Leadership

From FY2017 filing

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Dennis P•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$19.9M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$20.9M revenue
FY2016
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Form filed
NZ$17.6M revenue
FY2015
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$14.2M revenue
FY2014
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$15.9M revenue
FY2013
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$16.5M revenue
FY2012
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Form filed
NZ$10.0M revenue
FY2011
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Form filed
NZ$9.5M revenue
FY2010
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Form filed
NZ$3.4M revenue
FY2009
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

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

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services this charity 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 2017 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · FY2017 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 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 · 2008
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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Trade Aid Importers Limited

What is Trade Aid Importers Limited?
Trade Aid Importers Limited is a social services charitable company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The primary objects of the company shall be limited to those as classified as charitable within New Zealand and in particular: - To educate New Zealanders within New Zealand about the nature of poverty and the need for fair trading conditions - To carry on any other charitable object which may seem to the Board capable of being conveniently carried on in connection with the above objects or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the charitable objects of the Society or any of them.
When was Trade Aid Importers Limited founded?
Trade Aid Importers Limited was founded in 2008.
Where is Trade Aid Importers Limited located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
What is Trade Aid Importers Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2017 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Trade Aid Importers Limited trustworthy?
Trade Aid Importers Limited 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 Trade Aid Importers Limited's registration number?
Registration: CC26394 (New Zealand).
What is Trade Aid Importers Limited's website?
http://www.tradeaid.org.nz
Are donations to Trade Aid Importers Limited 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.