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Auckland Community Law Centre

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Auckland Community Law Centre

To provide opportunities for and to assist in the creation and operations of community legal services, to promote such services, to give legal aid and advice, to promote and assist public and community law education, and to solicit, receive and disperse funds to assist in the financing and operation of community legal services and public and community and law education.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Auckland Community Law Centre is a registered community development nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC31724. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Auckland Community Law Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Auckland Community Law Centre is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 16-22 Anzac Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Auckland Community Law Centre has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Auckland Community Law Centre is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Auckland Community Law Centre. 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.

Auckland Community Law Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Auckland Community Law Centre 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.

To provide opportunities for and to assist in the creation and operations of community legal services, to promote such services, to give legal aid and advice, to promote and assist public and community law education, and to solicit, receive and disperse funds to assist in the financing and operation of community legal services and public and community and law education. Auckland Community Law Centre is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Auckland Community Law Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

Auckland Community Law Centre 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

CA
Caroline Laband
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

CA
Caroline L•••••
Trustee
ER
Erin T•••
Trustee
JO
Joshua S•••••
Trustee
LY
Lynne V••
Trustee
MI
Michael V••••••
Trustee
PE
Pengbo J••••
Trustee
RO
Robert G••••
Trustee
SU
Suzanne R••••••••
Chairperson
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

East Auckland Community Noticeboard, April 10-30 - Times.co.nz
Apr 2026
www.times.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$2.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
New partner Lynne Van lifts Lane Neave's litigation team in Auckland - Australasian Lawyer
Dec 2025
www.thelawyermag.com
Family lawyers wanted for legal aid and pro bono work - lawnews.nz
Mar 2025
lawnews.nz
My Net Worth: Jacque Lethbridge, president, NZ Law Society - BusinessDesk | NZ
Apr 2022
businessdesk.co.nz
Women’s Mentoring Programme empowers young professionals - University of Auckland
Apr 2022
www.auckland.ac.nz
Jacque Lethbridge, Martelli McKegg - Australasian Lawyer
Feb 2022
www.thelawyermag.com
Seven District Court judges appointed - Inside Government NZ
Feb 2021
insidegovernment.co.nz
New Employment Court judge to take up the gavel - Australasian Lawyer
Jun 2020
www.thelawyermag.com
Animated videos on court process - Otago Daily Times
Apr 2018
www.odt.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Auckland Community Law Centre This page 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home Incorporated 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Lifestyle Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
The Community Waikato Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Whitireia Community Law Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Baywide Community Law Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust 77 NZ$3.2 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 - 8 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Auckland Community Law Centre

What is Auckland Community Law Centre?
Auckland Community Law Centre is a community development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To provide opportunities for and to assist in the creation and operations of community legal services, to promote such services, to give legal aid and advice, to promote and assist public and community law education, and to solicit, receive and disperse funds to assist in the financing and operation of community legal services and public and community and law education.
When was Auckland Community Law Centre founded?
Auckland Community Law Centre was founded in 2008.
Where is Auckland Community Law Centre located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Auckland Community Law Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Auckland Community Law Centre trustworthy?
Auckland Community Law Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Auckland Community Law Centre's registration number?
Registration: CC31724 (New Zealand).
What is Auckland Community Law Centre's website?
https://www.aclc.org.nz
Are donations to Auckland Community Law Centre 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.