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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman

To provide mentoring services for young people in the Nelson-Tasman community (age range 6-18) who need a positive role model in their life.

Founded
Headquarters
Nelson
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: 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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Nelson, 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 CC30342. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$463K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman is located in Nelson, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman has NZ$463K 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 Nelson-Tasman 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$463K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman. 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 Nelson-Tasman 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. 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 mentoring services for young people in the Nelson-Tasman community (age range 6-18) who need a positive role model in their life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$463K is below the peer average of NZ$992K.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman 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

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Adam Ramsay
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Adam R•••••
Trustee
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Campbell R••••
Trustee
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Ian L••••••••
Trustee
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Nathan D•••
Trustee
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Richard K•••••••••
Chairperson
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Rob W••••••••
Treasurer
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Susan H•••
Secretary
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Tanya M••••••••
Trustee
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Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman This page 77 NZ$462,732 -
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.

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
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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman

What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman is a youth development 0 based in Nelson, New Zealand. To provide mentoring services for young people in the Nelson-Tasman community (age range 6-18) who need a positive role model in their life.
When was Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman founded?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman was founded in 2008.
Where is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman located?
Headquartered in Nelson, New Zealand.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman trustworthy?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman's registration number?
Registration: CC30342 (New Zealand).
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman's website?
http://www.bigbrothersbigsistersnelson.org.nz
Are donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman 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.