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CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development

To deliver the Church's mission for justice, peace and integral human development in accordance with Catholic social teachings. To raise and distribute funds for programmes of justice, peace and integral human development. To be a voice for the Catholic Church on matters of justice, peace and development.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 75

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

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC36055. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$7M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in New Zealand is 75/100.

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 204 Thorndon Quay, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development has NZ$7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$7M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development. 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.

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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 deliver the Church's mission for justice, peace and integral human development in accordance with Catholic social teachings. To raise and distribute funds for programmes of justice, peace and integral human development. To be a voice for the Catholic Church on matters of justice, peace and development. CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$7M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.

CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

CE
Cecilia Tse
Board Member

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

CE
Cecilia T••
Board Member
CH
Chelsea H•••••••
Board Member
KE
Keith W••••••
Board member
ME
Mena A••••••
Chief Executive (as of 1/4/22), former Board Member
MO
Monica J••••••
Board Member
RA
Rapunzel D• L•••
Board Member
RI
Richard L••••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$7.1M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$7.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for … This page 64 NZ$7.1 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 million -
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Joyya Trust 75 NZ$3.2 million -
Oxfam Aotearoa 75 NZ$8.6 million -
The Unions Aotearoa International Development Trust 75 NZ$2.9 million -
Marlborough Research Centre Trust (MRC) 74 NZ$1.8 million -
Family for Every Child New Zealand Trust 72 NZ$2.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development

What is CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development?
CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development is a science & technology 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To deliver the Church's mission for justice, peace and integral human development in accordance with Catholic social teachings. To raise and distribute funds for programmes of justice, peace and integral human development. To be a voice for the Catholic Church on matters of justice, peace and development.
When was CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development founded?
CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development was founded in 2008.
Where is CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development trustworthy?
CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial 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 CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development's registration number?
Registration: CC36055 (New Zealand).
What is CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development's website?
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Are donations to CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand - Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development 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.