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CWS works to end poverty so people can meet their needs and build sustainable lives. We assist people after disasters and living in conflict.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChristian World Service is a registered science & technology 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 CC22288. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Christian World Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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.
Christian World Service is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 365A Ilam Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Christian World Service has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Christian World Service is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Christian World Service. 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.
Christian World Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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.
CWS works to end poverty so people can meet their needs and build sustainable lives. We assist people after disasters and living in conflict. Christian World Service 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: Christian World Service's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is in line with the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.
Christian World Service 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Christian World Service 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.
Christian World Service 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).
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Officers & trustees (9)
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NeutralObituary: Pamela Gruber - The Church Times
US ‘refugee’ centre in SA: Illegal Kenyan workers ignored repeated visa rejections - News24
Kenyan nationals found working at US ‘refugee’ centre have self-deported – home affairs - News24
Myanmar Appeal backs church aid - Anglican Ink
Christian Groups Issue Lenten Calls ‘Defending Refuge’ and to Follow Jesus in Caring for the Poor - The Banner
Syria sets example for good relations between Christians and Muslims and hospitality to refugees - World Council of Churches
WCC delegation met with Syria's Assad - World Council of Churches
Women’s World Day of Prayer - wn.catholic.org.nz
Christian World Services launches “women-power” appeal for Ha‘apai - Matangi Tonga
Solomon Islands: Christian initiative aims to build a healthy future - sightmagazine.com.au
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- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Christian World Service
- What is Christian World Service?
- Christian World Service is a science & technology 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. CWS works to end poverty so people can meet their needs and build sustainable lives. We assist people after disasters and living in conflict.
- When was Christian World Service founded?
- Christian World Service was founded in 2008.
- Where is Christian World Service located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is Christian World Service's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Christian World Service trustworthy?
- Christian World Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Christian World Service's registration number?
- Registration: CC22288 (New Zealand).
- What is Christian World Service's website?
- http://www.cws.org.nz
- Are donations to Christian World Service 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.