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Visit www.wact.org.nzAbout Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust
WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rotorua, 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 CC25501. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for human services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$8M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is located in Rotorua, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has NZ$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$916K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.
WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations. Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is classified as a human services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among human services charities registered in New Zealand: Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$8M is well above the peer average of NZ$916K.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust 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.
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust 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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NeutralEmergency housing motels end in Rotorua - but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere? - RNZ
Two Rotorua motels to end emergency housing contracts this month - NZ Herald
Kiwi league greats tackle men’s mental health in Rotorua - NZ Herald
'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health - NZ Herald
League of their own: Rugby league legends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika mental health - Te Ao Māori News
Teresa’s treasures to support whānau with cancer - Te Ao Māori News
'Should not have happened': Homeless trust caught up in alleged conflict of interest - NZ Herald
Revamped motel stepping stone for the needy - PressReader
Govt buys Rotorua motel for temporary housing - SunLive
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Quick facts about Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust
- What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust?
- Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a human services 0 based in Rotorua, New Zealand. WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations.
- When was Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust founded?
- Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Rotorua, New Zealand.
- What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC25501 (New Zealand).
- What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's website?
- http://www.wact.org.nz
- Are donations to Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.