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Animal Protection Society Incorporated

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Animal Protection Society Incorporated

The Animal Protection Society runs the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary Otaki according to animal rights principles

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 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

Animal Protection Society Incorporated is a registered social services 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 CC29460. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Animal Protection Society Incorporated 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.

Animal Protection Society Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 162 Riddiford Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Animal Protection Society Incorporated has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Animal Protection Society Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Animal Protection Society Incorporated. 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.

Animal Protection Society Incorporated 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.

The Animal Protection Society runs the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary Otaki according to animal rights principles Animal Protection Society Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Animal Protection Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Animal Protection Society Incorporated 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

DA
Danni Gibbins
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

DA
Danni G••••••
Treasurer
KA
Kate L••••
Secretary
KA
Katherine W••••••
Chairperson
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Animal Protection Society Incorporated This page 72 NZ$1.1 million -
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Natureland Wildlife Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust 75 NZ$1.5 million -

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

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Animal Protection Society Incorporated

What is Animal Protection Society Incorporated?
Animal Protection Society Incorporated is a social services 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Animal Protection Society runs the Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary Otaki according to animal rights principles
When was Animal Protection Society Incorporated founded?
Animal Protection Society Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Animal Protection Society Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Animal Protection Society Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Animal Protection Society Incorporated trustworthy?
Animal Protection Society Incorporated 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 Animal Protection Society Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC29460 (New Zealand).
What is Animal Protection Society Incorporated's website?
http://www.theblacksheep.org.nz
Are donations to Animal Protection Society Incorporated 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.