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Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated

The primary Purposes of the Society are to further charitable purposes including advancing education and benefiting the community by: (a) finding suitable homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and for those that can no longer be cared for by their owners; (b) promoting desexing, microchipping and adoption to help reduce the number of stray and unwanted cats; (c) assisting people who cannot afford the cost of desexing, microchipping and other veterinary care for their cats; (d) educating and advocating on behalf of domestic cats in Canterbury; and (e) doing our best for all the cats that are surrendered into our care.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 77

Red flags

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Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

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Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated is a registered social services nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10882. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 14 Charlesworth Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated has NZ$1M 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.

Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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.

The primary Purposes of the Society are to further charitable purposes including advancing education and benefiting the community by: (a) finding suitable homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and for those that can no longer be cared for by their owners; (b) promoting desexing, microchipping and adoption to help reduce the number of stray and unwanted cats; (c) assisting people who cannot afford the cost of desexing, microchipping and other veterinary care for their cats; (d) educating and advocating on behalf of domestic cats in Canterbury; and (e) doing our best for all the cats that are surrendered into our care. Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated 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: FY2023, FY2023.
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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
Judith Shakespeare
Committee Member

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

JU
Judith S••••••••••
Committee Member
NI
Nicola W•••••
Committee Member
RO
Robin T••••••
Committee Member
SA
Sandra L•••
Treasurer
ST
Stephanie M•••••••
Secretary
WA
Warwick H••
President
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Form filed
NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2023
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NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated This page 54 NZ$1.1 million -
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Natureland Wildlife Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust 75 NZ$1.5 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated

What is Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated?
Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated is a social services 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The primary Purposes of the Society are to further charitable purposes including advancing education and benefiting the community by: (a) finding suitable homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and for those that can no longer be cared for by their owners; (b) promoting desexing, microchipping and adoption to help reduce the number of stray and unwanted cats; (c) assisting people who cannot afford the cost of desexing, microchipping and other veterinary care for their cats; (d) educating and advocating on behalf of domestic cats in Canterbury; and (e) doing our best for all the cats that are surrendered into our care.
When was Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated founded?
Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated was founded in 2007.
Where is Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated trustworthy?
Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC10882 (New Zealand).
What is Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated's website?
http://www.cats.org.nz
Are donations to Cats Protection League Canterbury Incorporated 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.