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Wellington Youth Sailing Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Wellington Youth Sailing Trust

To promote and foster the development of yachting and boating skills, in Wellington and throughout New Zealand, that will encourage individuals to be self motivated, take responsibility and ownership in a team environment that will assist in developing skills necessary for success in life. The skills include leadership, self-motivation, team work, water safety and inter personal communications.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
micro

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: 75
Peer average: 76

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC28367. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$24K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wellington Youth Sailing 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 115 Oriental Parade, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wellington Youth Sailing Trust has NZ$24K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$24K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wellington Youth Sailing 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.

Wellington Youth Sailing 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. Visit the Wellington Youth Sailing 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.

To promote and foster the development of yachting and boating skills, in Wellington and throughout New Zealand, that will encourage individuals to be self motivated, take responsibility and ownership in a team environment that will assist in developing skills necessary for success in life. The skills include leadership, self-motivation, team work, water safety and inter personal communications. Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Youth Sailing Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$24K is below the peer average of NZ$992K.

Wellington Youth Sailing 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$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Mackay
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew M•••••
Trustee
DI
Dion M•••
Trustee
GA
Gavin W••••
Trustee
LA
Lachlan G•••••••
Chair
MA
Matthew S• A••••
Trustee
SH
Shayne P••••••
Trustee
WI
Wilbur S••••••
Trustee
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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wellington Youth Sailing Trust This page 75 NZ$24,377 -
Fata Letoa Foundation 77 NZ$32,205 -
New Zealand Chinese Youth Trust 77 NZ$68,553 -
Unashamed Charitable Trust 75 NZ$64,476 -
Children's Rights Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated 75 NZ$4,578 -
The Clothing Project 75 NZ$33,678 -
Devil's Own Trust Board 75 NZ$36,148 -
Rangiora Youth Community Trust 75 NZ$66,410 -
Aashish Assembly (Assembly of God) Trust Board 75 NZ$48,767 -

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 Wellington Youth Sailing Trust

What is Wellington Youth Sailing Trust?
Wellington Youth Sailing Trust is a youth development 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To promote and foster the development of yachting and boating skills, in Wellington and throughout New Zealand, that will encourage individuals to be self motivated, take responsibility and ownership in a team environment that will assist in developing skills necessary for success in life. The skills include leadership, self-motivation, team work, water safety and inter personal communications.
When was Wellington Youth Sailing Trust founded?
Wellington Youth Sailing Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Wellington Youth Sailing Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Wellington Youth Sailing Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Wellington Youth Sailing Trust trustworthy?
Wellington Youth Sailing 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 Wellington Youth Sailing Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC28367 (New Zealand).
What is Wellington Youth Sailing Trust's website?
https://youthyachtingscheme.org.nz/
Are donations to Wellington Youth Sailing 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.