Charities New Zealand Social Services 9 Lives Orphanage
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9 Lives Orphanage

Social Services Auckland Reg CC51636 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About 9 Lives Orphanage

To provide health care, food and shelter to stray and abandoned cats. get them desexed and find new homes.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

9 Lives Orphanage is a registered social services nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC51636. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$256K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

9 Lives Orphanage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

9 Lives Orphanage is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 25A Hill Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, 9 Lives Orphanage has NZ$256K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

9 Lives Orphanage is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$256K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for 9 Lives Orphanage. 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.

9 Lives Orphanage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide health care, food and shelter to stray and abandoned cats. get them desexed and find new homes. 9 Lives Orphanage is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: 9 Lives Orphanage's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$256K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

9 Lives Orphanage 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

CH
Chris Ruru
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chris R•••
Chairperson
SI
Simone S••••••
Secretary
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Latest news

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4 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Cat rescue group's bid to reduce strays in South Auckland - 1News
Nov 2024
www.1news.co.nz
Adopt, Don’t Shop With The Best Cat Adoption Centres In New Zealand - Urban List
Oct 2024
www.theurbanlist.com
Whiskas Launches 'Meowzers' for Those In Search of the 'Perfect Dog' - DesignRush
Mar 2024
news.designrush.com
Stray cat boom puts shelters under pressure: 'We're all drowning' - NZ Herald
May 2022
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
9 Lives Orphanage This page 72 NZ$256,494 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about 9 Lives Orphanage

What is 9 Lives Orphanage?
9 Lives Orphanage is a social services 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To provide health care, food and shelter to stray and abandoned cats. get them desexed and find new homes.
When was 9 Lives Orphanage founded?
9 Lives Orphanage was founded in 2015.
Where is 9 Lives Orphanage located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is 9 Lives Orphanage's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is 9 Lives Orphanage trustworthy?
9 Lives Orphanage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 9 Lives Orphanage's registration number?
Registration: CC51636 (New Zealand).
What is 9 Lives Orphanage's website?
https://9livesorphanage.co.nz
Are donations to 9 Lives Orphanage 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.