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Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust

"Vision: "Realising hope for a better future" for the young people of Upper Hutt. Mission: "To connect and journey with young people through creating healthy spaces and experiences that enable them to discover their worth, see new possibilities for their future, and contribute positively to our community". .

Founded
Headquarters
Upper Hutt
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development 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

Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CC51292. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$977K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Upper Hutt Community Youth 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is located in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 34 Seymour Grove, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust has NZ$977K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$977K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Upper Hutt Community Youth 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.

Upper Hutt Community Youth 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 Upper Hutt Community Youth 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.

"Vision: "Realising hope for a better future" for the young people of Upper Hutt. Mission: "To connect and journey with young people through creating healthy spaces and experiences that enable them to discover their worth, see new possibilities for their future, and contribute positively to our community". . Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$977K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$992K.

Upper Hutt Community Youth 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

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Alison Barnes
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Alison B•••••
Trustee
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Gary S•••
Trustee
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Kelvin W•••••
Trustee
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Kevin H••••
Trustee
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Nicola L••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca H••••
Trustee
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Shontel O•••••
Trustee
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Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust This page 77 NZ$976,623 -
Cholmondeley Children's Foundation 77 NZ$270,615 -
Youthline Central North Island Incorporated 77 NZ$775,498 -
Te Aupouri Youth Trust 77 NZ$124,799 -
Youthline Wellington Incorporated 77 NZ$264,684 -
Achieving Change for Children Charitable Trust 77 NZ$190,276 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington 77 NZ$267,944 -
La Vida Youth Trust 77 NZ$304,964 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman 77 NZ$462,732 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.

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

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Quick facts about Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust

What is Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust?
Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is a youth development 0 based in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. "Vision: "Realising hope for a better future" for the young people of Upper Hutt. Mission: "To connect and journey with young people through creating healthy spaces and experiences that enable them to discover their worth, see new possibilities for their future, and contribute positively to our community". .
When was Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust founded?
Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust was founded in 2014.
Where is Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust located?
Headquartered in Upper Hutt, New Zealand.
What is Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust trustworthy?
Upper Hutt Community Youth 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 Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC51292 (New Zealand).
What is Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust's website?
https://www.kickstart.org.nz
Are donations to Upper Hutt Community Youth 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.