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The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Canterbury Museum Trust Board has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 2,675 arts & culture charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 17 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,951 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (17 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCanterbury Museum Trust Board is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC28768. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$55M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board's official registration number is CC28768, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Canterbury Museum Trust Board has NZ$55M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$453K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$55M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Canterbury Museum Trust Board. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Canterbury Museum Trust Board is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context. Canterbury Museum Trust Board is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$55M is well above the peer average of NZ$453K.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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New Canterbury Museum One Step Closer Thanks To Christchurch City Council Funding - Scoop - New Zealand News
Councillor backs single board for Canterbury Museum and Arts Centre, despite legal hurdles - The Press
Crane goes up as Canterbury Museum rebuild digs in for 2026 - The Press
Board member says Canterbury Museum’s ‘poor decision making’ drove him to quit - The Press
Visitor levy the Canterbury Museum board’s best shot at covering $86m shortfall - The Press
Public to have say on Canterbury museum’s $21m funding request - Chris Lynch Media
Canterbury Museum faces mothballing without another $50m - Stuff
Government commits $25m to Canterbury Museum earthquake strengthening - RNZ
No Plan B for Canterbury Museum if multimillion-dollar funding application fails - Stuff
Two year project to preserve Canterbury's taonga - newsline.ccc.govt.nz
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Canterbury Museum Trust Board
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board is a arts & culture charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context.
- When was Canterbury Museum Trust Board founded?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board was founded in 2008.
- Where is Canterbury Museum Trust Board located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Canterbury Museum Trust Board trustworthy?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Canterbury Museum Trust Board's registration number?
- Registration: CC28768 (New Zealand).
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board's website?
- https://www.canterburymuseum.com
- Are donations to Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.