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Trade Aid Importers Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · 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
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 77

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Trade Aid Importers Limited is a registered environment 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 CC26394. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for environment charities in New Zealand. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Trade Aid Importers Limited is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 174 Gayhurst Road, New Zealand.

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$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Trade Aid Importers Limited is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. 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.

Trade Aid Importers Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Trade Aid Importers Limited 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.

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 environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Trade Aid Importers Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$20M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2017) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2017, FY2017.
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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

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Dennis Parker
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Dennis P•••••
Director
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Julian D•••
Director
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Lynette J••••••
Chair
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Melanie L•••
Director
ME
Melanie M•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$19.9M revenue
FY2017
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NZ$19.9M revenue
FY2017
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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

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Trade Aid Importers Limited This page 49 NZ$19.9 million -
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Sources and verification

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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
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

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 Trade Aid Importers Limited

What is Trade Aid Importers Limited?
Trade Aid Importers Limited is a environment 1 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, 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 49 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.