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Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run and are responsible for the education of their children. Parents …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 8 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaotu - Puketurua Playcentre is a registered education nonprofit based in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC43703. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$9K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's official registration number is CC43703, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is located in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has NZ$9K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Unincorporated Organisation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$9K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run... Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$9K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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.
Filing history
8 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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.
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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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Officers & trustees (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
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- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2010
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre
- What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre?
- Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is a education unincorporated organisation based in Putaruru, New Zealand. Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run and are responsible for the education of their children. Parents also make decisions giving direction to how PCA (national body) will run.
- When was Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre founded?
- Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre was founded in 2010.
- Where is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre located?
- Headquartered in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand.
- What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
- Is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre trustworthy?
- Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's registration number?
- Registration: CC43703 (New Zealand).
- What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's website?
- https://www.playcentre.org.nz/
- Are donations to Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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.