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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu

Youth Development Palmerston North Reg CC43914 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu

To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships with measurable impact.

Founded
Headquarters
Palmerston North
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC43914. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$125K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 148 Park Road, 22-30 Broadway Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu has NZ$125K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$125K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu. 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships with measurable impact. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$125K is below the peer average of NZ$992K.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu 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

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

EM
Emma Waters
Secretary

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

EM
Emma W•••••
Secretary
JA
Jane S•••••
Treasurer
JE
Jessica P••••••••
Trustee
KE
Kelly W•••••
Chairperson
ME
Mel R•••
Trustee
NA
Nathanael W••••••••••
Trustee
RO
Robyn M•••••••
Trustee
TA
Tania L•••
Deputy Chairperson
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Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Using friendship as a force for good - NZ Herald
May 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu This page 75 NZ$124,792 -
Cholmondeley Children's Foundation 77 NZ$270,615 -
Youthline Central North Island Incorporated 77 NZ$775,498 -
Te Aupouri Youth Trust 77 NZ$124,799 -
Youthline Wellington Incorporated 77 NZ$264,684 -
Achieving Change for Children Charitable Trust 77 NZ$190,276 -
Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust 77 NZ$976,623 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington 77 NZ$267,944 -
La Vida Youth Trust 77 NZ$304,964 -

Sources and verification

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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

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Quick facts about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu

What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu is a youth development 0 based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. To help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships with measurable impact.
When was Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu founded?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu was founded in 2010.
Where is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu located?
Headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu trustworthy?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu's registration number?
Registration: CC43914 (New Zealand).
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu's website?
http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz
Are donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manawatu 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.