The Hills Radio Trust — Health Charity in Dunedin
The Hills Radio Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Dunedin, Dunedin. CharityData rates this charity A- (89.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.5M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The Hills Radio Trust / OAR FM Dunedin works to embody the spirit of community by providing the opportunities for people of all backgrounds to have their voices heard. Through discussion, debate, music and storytelling we promote inclusivity, celebrate our differences, share our experiences, support creativity and encourage participation. We do this by: - operating a community access media station broadcasting on 105.4FM, 1575AM and online live stream plus on demand podcasts from oar.org.nz - offering free training and support to local programme makers, prioritising those who are under-represented in mainstream media - promoting diverse local programming on air and online to connect, strengthen and celebrate communities. Vision Diverse local communities are heard, enriched and connected through OAR media content and services that inform, celebrate, educate and entertain. Values We act with respect, inclusivity, integrity, as we champion diversity and accessibility.
- Registration Number
- CC21387
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-02-26
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (89.5/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Dunedin, Dunedin
- Website
- http://www.oar.org.nz
- manager@oar.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.5M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.5M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 8.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 5
- Volunteers
- 3
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.4M |
| 2024 | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.4M |
| 2023 | $0.5M | $0.4M | $0.4M |
| 2022 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.3M |
| 2021 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.3M |
| 2020 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
| 2019 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
| 2018 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
| 2017 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
| 2016 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 89.5/100
- Financial Score
- 100
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Funding Sources
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $15,000 (foundation)
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HealthTrust
The Hills Radio Trust
CC21387Dunedin, DunedinRegistered 26 Feb 2008
Data updated: Yesterday
Financials9mo agoRating17h ago
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
A-
90/100
Financial
100
Governance
65
Transparency
65
Revenue
$464.4K
Expenses
$495.8K
Assets
$457.0K
Staff
5
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.0 methodology.
About
Mission
The Hills Radio Trust / OAR FM Dunedin works to embody the spirit of community by providing the opportunities for people of all backgrounds to have their voices heard. Through discussion, debate, music and storytelling we promote inclusivity, celebrate our differences, share our experiences, support creativity and encourage participation. We do this by: - operating a community access media station broadcasting on 105.4FM, 1575AM and online live stream plus on demand podcasts from oar.org.nz - offering free training and support to local programme makers, prioritising those who are under-represented in mainstream media - promoting diverse local programming on air and online to connect, strengthen and celebrate communities. Vision Diverse local communities are heard, enriched and connected through OAR media content and services that inform, celebrate, educate and entertain. Values We act with respect, inclusivity, integrity, as we champion diversity and accessibility.
Key Statistics
Annual Revenue
$464.4K
Total Expenses
$495.8K
Net Assets
$369.4K
Staff
5
employees
Volunteers
3
Financial Trends
Financial Trends (17 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
Expense Breakdown
API DataBased on annual return data. Detailed program/admin breakdown not available.
Financial Health Dashboard
Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
0mo
Could operate 0 months with zero revenue
Critical
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data
Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology
Revenue Diversification
5
Score /100
Highly Concentrated
HHI: 9,455
High Concentration: 97% of revenue from Other
Other97.2%
Investment Income2.7%
Donations0.1%
HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.
Peer Comparison
Ranked against 147 peers · Health · $100K – $1M
Rating Score
90
Revenue
$464K
Reserve Months
8.9
Surplus
$-31K
Staff Cost %
66%
Top Peers in Group
Peers are charities in the same sector and revenue size band. Rankings are based on the latest available data.
Rating History
A-
2025
Score: 89.5
Financial: 100 | Governance: 65 | Transparency: 65
CurrentC-
2024
Score: 56.0
Financial: 65 | Governance: 50 | Transparency: 50
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Registration
Registration NumberCC21387
Entity TypeTrust
Registered26 Feb 2008
StatusRegistered
Sector & Activities
Primary Sector
HealthData sourced from Charities Services register and publicly available annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 16 April 2026.
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