Barcodes Limited is a trust-owned business providing retail barcode services worldwide. Since 2009, 100% of net profits fund global development, poverty relief, and local community projects through the Better World Initiative charitable trust.
Registered Business Identity
Legal Entity Name
Barcodes Limited
Business Registered In
New Zealand
Registration Number
NZBN 9429035100706 / Company No. 1572310
Official Websites
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The business is owned by the Charitable Trust: Better World Initiative (NZBN 9429043011421, Charity registration number CC24980)
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Providing retail barcode services globally.
Profit Distribution Method
100% of net profits go to the Better World Initiative.
Ethical Accountability & Governance
Owned by a registered charity.
Charitable Purposes
Established in New Zealand in 1997, the Better World Initiative is a charitable trust dedicated to making a tangible difference around the world.
- Ethical Commerce: Hosting the Devonport Ethical Christmas Market (held annually in Auckland, New Zealand).
- Microloans & Income: Funded skills training and micro-loans across Uganda, Nepal, Ethiopia, and Egypt.
- Community Self-Reliance: Supported Transformational Community Development (TCD) for clean water, sanitation, and sustainable agriculture across Africa and Asia.
- Crisis Aid & Health: Funded emergency relief in Syria, East Africa, and Türkiye, alongside Pacific eye surgeries via the Fred Hollows Foundation.
- Exploitation & Education: Supported anti-trafficking efforts in India and Thailand, a girls' hostel in Malawi, and youth mentorship in South Africa.
The Charitable Ownership Advantage (COA)
This business operates under a strict lock-box corporate structure. By constitution or trust deed, 100% of net profits generated are locked and diverted directly to global development and philanthropic initiatives. At price parity, daily trade funds extreme poverty reduction.