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Turning Point Trust

Advocacy & Civil Rights Tauranga Reg CC26733 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Tauranga
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Turning 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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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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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

CL
Claire Reihana
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

CL
Claire R••••••
Trustee
GL
Glennis B••••
Trustee
LA
Laeton P•••••
Treasurer
TI
Tim J••••••
General Manager
TY
Tyson S••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

It's hailed as a 'turning point' 🙌 - Facebook
Mar 2026
www.facebook.com
Author launches book at Turning Point Trust - SunLive
Feb 2026
www.sunlive.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Farewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the pain - NZ Herald
Oct 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Students help divert over 750kg of clothing from landfill, raise $2,500 for community organisation - University of Waika
Sep 2024
www.waikato.ac.nz
New shop helps those at Turning Point - SunLive
Aug 2024
sunlive.co.nz
Fashion competition creates new from old - SunLive
Aug 2023
www.sunlive.co.nz
The healing nature of plants - SunLive
Oct 2020
sunlive.co.nz
Little Ship Lady Cable in Paignton garden 'an absolute tragedy' - BBC
Feb 2020
www.bbc.com

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Turning Point Trust This page 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Incorporated 77 NZ$7.9 million -
Manu Ora Limited 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Arowhenua Whanau Services 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach Trust 77 NZ$2.4 million -
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust 77 NZ$5.5 million -
The Dunedin After Hours Doctors Limited 77 NZ$5.8 million -
Cambridge Clinic Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Franklin Hospice Charitable Foundation 77 NZ$2.6 million -

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 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.