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Visit www.turningpoint.org.nzAbout Turning Point Trust
The Trust aims to establish a range of social, work and learning opportunities where, in an environment of empowerment and inclusion, Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha can work toward regaining control of their lives, learning skills and enjoying an improved quality of life. The Trust shall engage in any activities that enhance the well being of Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTurning Point Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Tauranga, 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 CC26733. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Turning Point 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Turning Point Trust is located in Tauranga, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 17th Avenue West, Greerton, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Turning Point Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Turning Point Trust is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Turning Point 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.
Turning Point 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. Visit the Turning Point Trust 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 Trust aims to establish a range of social, work and learning opportunities where, in an environment of empowerment and inclusion, Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha can work toward regaining control of their lives, learning skills and enjoying an improved quality of life. The Trust shall engage in any activities that enhance the well being of Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha. Turning Point Trust is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in New Zealand: Turning Point Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is below the peer average of NZ$4M.
Turning Point 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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Turning Point 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.
Turning Point 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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NeutralIt's hailed as a 'turning point' 🙌 - Facebook
Author launches book at Turning Point Trust - SunLive
Farewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the pain - NZ Herald
Students help divert over 750kg of clothing from landfill, raise $2,500 for community organisation - University of Waikato
New shop helps those at Turning Point - SunLive
Fashion competition creates new from old - SunLive
The healing nature of plants - SunLive
Little Ship Lady Cable in Paignton garden 'an absolute tragedy' - BBC
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Quick facts about Turning Point Trust
- What is Turning Point Trust?
- Turning Point Trust is a advocacy & civil rights 0 based in Tauranga, New Zealand. The Trust aims to establish a range of social, work and learning opportunities where, in an environment of empowerment and inclusion, Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha can work toward regaining control of their lives, learning skills and enjoying an improved quality of life. The Trust shall engage in any activities that enhance the well being of Tangata Whaiora and Tangata Whaikaha.
- When was Turning Point Trust founded?
- Turning Point Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Turning Point Trust located?
- Headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand.
- What is Turning Point Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Turning Point Trust trustworthy?
- Turning Point 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 Turning Point Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC26733 (New Zealand).
- What is Turning Point Trust's website?
- http://www.turningpoint.org.nz
- Are donations to Turning Point 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.