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Canterbury Museum Trust Board

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Canterbury Museum Trust Board

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Canterbury Museum Trust Board is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Canterbury Museum Trust Board is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Private Bag 4744, New Zealand.

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$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Canterbury Museum Trust Board is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. 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.

Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.

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 a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Canterbury Museum Trust Board's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$55M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
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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

BR
Bryan Jamison
Board member

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

BR
Bryan J••••••
Board member
DA
Daphne R•••••••
Board member
DA
David A••••
Chairperson
KE
Kelly P••••••••
Board member
ME
Melanie C••••
Board member
NI
Nicholas H••••••
Board member
PU
Puamiria P•••••••••••••
Board member
RO
Robert C••••••••••
Board Member
SH
Shayne T• A•••
Board member
TO
Tom T••••••
Deputy Chair
TY
Tyrone F•••••
Board member
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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

$290m short: Christchurch ratepayers consulted around funding for rebuilds - 1News
Feb 2026
www.1news.co.nz
Museum Seeks Extra Capital To Complete Redevelopment Construction - Scoop - New Zealand News
Feb 2026
www.scoop.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$55.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$55.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Board member says Canterbury Museum’s ‘poor decision making’ drove him to quit - The Press
Jun 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Visitor levy the Canterbury Museum board’s best shot at covering $86m shortfall - The Press
Jun 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Public to have say on Canterbury museum’s $21m funding request - Chris Lynch Media
Apr 2025
www.chrislynchmedia.com
“True gentleman” Selwyn’s longest serving mayor Michael McEvedy dies - Chris Lynch Media
Nov 2024
www.chrislynchmedia.com
No Plan B for Canterbury Museum if multimillion-dollar funding application fails - Stuff
Jul 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Two year project to preserve Canterbury's taonga - newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Jul 2021
www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Canterbury Museum unveils redevelopment plans - newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Jun 2020
www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Plan to secure Canterbury Museum's future through $195m upgrade - Otago Daily Times
Jun 2020
www.odt.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Canterbury Museum Trust Board This page 75 NZ$55.0 million -
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Te Hono o ngā Waka Limited 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Family Action 77 NZ$6.2 million -
Wanaka Concert Society Incorporated 77 NZ$28,920 -
Puke Ariki Trust 77 NZ$15,000 -
Creative Waikato 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Friends of North School (Westport) 77 NZ$51,835 -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 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 - 11 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

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Quick facts about Canterbury Museum Trust Board

What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board?
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is a education 0 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, 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 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 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.