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BirdCare Aotearoa

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About BirdCare Aotearoa

BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
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: 77
Peer average: 76

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

BirdCare Aotearoa is a registered social services nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC37288. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$801K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

BirdCare Aotearoa 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

BirdCare Aotearoa is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 74 Avonleigh Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, BirdCare Aotearoa has NZ$801K 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.

BirdCare Aotearoa is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$801K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for BirdCare Aotearoa. 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.

BirdCare Aotearoa 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.

BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild. BirdCare Aotearoa is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: BirdCare Aotearoa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$801K is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

BirdCare Aotearoa 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

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

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Leadership

JU
Julia Schimmel
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

JU
Julia S•••••••
Trustee
KE
Kevin F•••••••
Chair
PA
Paul S•••••••••
Trustee
RA
Raewyn S••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Local Grants for Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum - Lotto NZ
May 2026
mylotto.co.nz
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is Lighting the Way for Cook's Petrels - Taiwan News
May 2026
www.taiwannews.com.tw
Local Grants: Digital upgrade keeps Museum stories alive and accessible with the support of Lottery Grants funding - Lot
Apr 2026
mylotto.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Auckland bird hospital expects hundreds of patients as breeding season begins - RNZ
Oct 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Wildlife hospital says public light displays are contributing to native seabird groundings - RNZ
May 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Auckland bird hospital wants public light displays dimmed - RNZ
May 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Local Grants: Supporting BirdCare Aotearoa’s mission to save vulnerable native birds - Lotto NZ
Apr 2025
mylotto.co.nz
What to do if you find an injured or sick bird - RNZ
Mar 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
BirdCare Aotearoa to focus on native and endemic birds - localmatters.co.nz
Feb 2025
www.localmatters.co.nz
Auckland bird rescue to turn away non-native birds amid financial struggles - Stuff
Feb 2025
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
BirdCare Aotearoa This page 77 NZ$800,898 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
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 -
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust 75 NZ$111,670 -

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 - 4 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

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 BirdCare Aotearoa

What is BirdCare Aotearoa?
BirdCare Aotearoa is a social services 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild.
When was BirdCare Aotearoa founded?
BirdCare Aotearoa was founded in 2009.
Where is BirdCare Aotearoa located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is BirdCare Aotearoa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is BirdCare Aotearoa trustworthy?
BirdCare Aotearoa 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 BirdCare Aotearoa's registration number?
Registration: CC37288 (New Zealand).
What is BirdCare Aotearoa's website?
https://www.birdcareaotearoa.org.nz
Are donations to BirdCare Aotearoa 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.