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Visionwest Community Trust

Community Development Auckland Reg CC32207 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Visionwest Community Trust

To provide integrated community based services including, housing, homecare, budgeting, training, kindergarten and counselling to those in need.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

Visionwest Community Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC32207. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$130M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Visionwest Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Visionwest Community Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 95 Glendale Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Visionwest Community Trust has NZ$130M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Visionwest Community Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$130M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Visionwest Community 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.

Visionwest Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide integrated community based services including, housing, homecare, budgeting, training, kindergarten and counselling to those in need. Visionwest Community Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Visionwest Community Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$130M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

Visionwest Community 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$100M-NZ$1B
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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

AR
Arvind Dayal
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AR
Arvind D••••
Trustee
CA
Carolyn N••••••
Treasurer
FR
Fred A••••
Tumu, Deputy Chief Executive
GA
Gary G•••
Deputy Chairperson
GE
Georgia W••••••••
Trustee
JO
Josephine T•••••
Trustee
JU
June L•••
Secretary
LI
Lisa W••••••
CEO
MA
Malienafau J••••
Chair
MA
Mark B•••••
CFO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

MG Motors NZ helps Visionwest with flood-affected families - automuse.co.nz
Mar 2026
www.automuse.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$129.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$129.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
After the Storms: The local leaders who held Auckland together - OurAuckland
Dec 2025
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
‘Social bonds’ to boost community housing lending - The Post
Sep 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Wellbeing grants boost recovery across Tāmaki Makaurau - OurAuckland
Jun 2025
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
$1.6m boost for mental wellbeing support - OurAuckland
Mar 2024
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Partner Navigators connecting communities with support - OurAuckland
Jan 2024
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Auckland floods: Where to get help and how to help - The Spinoff
Jan 2023
thespinoff.co.nz
Mini-marvels: New Zealand's best tiny houses - OneRoof
Jun 2021
www.oneroof.co.nz
Auckland cold weather snap: How to help homeless people during winter - Stuff
Jun 2019
www.stuff.co.nz
Studio 19 Community Housing / Strachan Group Architects, Studio 19 - ArchDaily
Feb 2014
www.archdaily.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Visionwest Community Trust This page 75 NZ$129.5 million -
Ellerslie Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$862 -
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Oamaru Pacific Island Community Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Wellington North Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6,151 -
Alexandra Community Advice Network Incorporated 77 NZ$29,478 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -

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 - 10 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Visionwest Community Trust

What is Visionwest Community Trust?
Visionwest Community Trust is a community development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To provide integrated community based services including, housing, homecare, budgeting, training, kindergarten and counselling to those in need.
When was Visionwest Community Trust founded?
Visionwest Community Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Visionwest Community Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Visionwest Community Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is Visionwest Community Trust trustworthy?
Visionwest Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Visionwest Community Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC32207 (New Zealand).
What is Visionwest Community Trust's website?
http://www.visionwest.org.nz
Are donations to Visionwest Community 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.