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Circuit International

Science & Technology Upper Hutt Reg CC22908 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Circuit International

We are a faith-based international development organisation. Our mission is: Connecting People, through Business, with Justice, enabling Sustainable Development

Founded
Headquarters
Upper Hutt
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 76

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

Circuit International is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Upper Hutt, 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 CC22908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$269K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Circuit International 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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Circuit International is located in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 16 Massey Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Circuit International has NZ$269K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Circuit International is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$269K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Circuit International. 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.

Circuit International 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.

We are a faith-based international development organisation. Our mission is: Connecting People, through Business, with Justice, enabling Sustainable Development Circuit International 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: Circuit International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$269K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.

Circuit International 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$100K-NZ$1M
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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
Brian Patchett
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Brian P•••••••
Trustee
JU
JulySeng L•••••
Trustee
RO
Robert K•••••••••
Board Chairperson/Trustee
RO
Robert P••••••••
Trustee
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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

National Grid energises second Dinorwig–Pentir circuit - International Water Power
Apr 2026
www.waterpowermagazine.com
Oldies MotoGP, Brazil, Goiânia – Ayrton Senna: A little history of a place already known... - Paddock GP
Mar 2026
www.paddock-gp.com
Beyond F1: How SIC keeps its engines running - Borneo Post
Mar 2026
www.theborneopost.com
MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix 2026: Marco Bezzecchi Wins, Pedro Acosta Second In Buriram - Outlook India
Mar 2026
www.outlookindia.com
Beyond F1: How Sepang International Circuit keeps its engines running - Borneo Post
Feb 2026
www.theborneopost.com
TOPSERIES Pickleball launches an international pickleball circuit focused on EMEA region - SportsPro
Jan 2026
www.sportspro.com
The World Series of Poker Unveils the Schedule for the First Portion of the 2026 Circuit Season - Pokerfuse
Jan 2026
pokerfuse.com
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Applications now open for Champions of the Future Academy Program International and UK series - F1 Academy
Dec 2025
www.f1academy.com
WSOP releases first half of 2026 circuit schedule - Yogonet
Dec 2025
www.yogonet.com
WSOP Announces Schedule for First Five Months of the 2026 Circuit Tour - PokerNews
Dec 2025
www.pokernews.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Circuit International This page 75 NZ$269,128 -
Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation New Zealand 77 NZ$306,815 -
Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust 77 NZ$437,184 -
The Council for International Development Incorporated of Aotearoa/New … 75 NZ$908,604 -
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 75 NZ$554,496 -
Kiwilink 75 NZ$309,181 -
Asian Outreach Trust 75 NZ$571,134 -
One Percent Collective Trust 75 NZ$163,984 -
Bricks for Life Incorporated 75 NZ$136,523 -

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 - 4 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Circuit International

What is Circuit International?
Circuit International is a science & technology 0 based in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. We are a faith-based international development organisation. Our mission is: Connecting People, through Business, with Justice, enabling Sustainable Development
When was Circuit International founded?
Circuit International was founded in 2008.
Where is Circuit International located?
Headquartered in Upper Hutt, New Zealand.
What is Circuit International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Circuit International trustworthy?
Circuit International 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 Circuit International's registration number?
Registration: CC22908 (New Zealand).
What is Circuit International's website?
http://www.circuitinternational.org
Are donations to Circuit International 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.