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Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha

To provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury who face barriers to accessing justice.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha is a registered community development 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 CC22716. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 198 Montreal Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha. 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.

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.

To provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury who face barriers to accessing justice. Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha 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

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

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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

AM
Amy Kennerley
Board member

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy K••••••••
Board member
BA
Barry D•••
Board member
CH
Christopher L•••••••••
Board Member
JE
Jennifer H•••••
Chair
JO
Joanne A••••••••
Board member
LA
Lawrence K••••••••
Chief Executive Officer
PA
Patricia H•••
Board Member
PA
Paul M••••••
Board Member
TH
Thomas H••••
Board member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$3.7M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$3.7M revenue
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha This page 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home Incorporated 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Lifestyle Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
The Community Waikato Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Whitireia Community Law Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Auckland Community Law Centre 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Baywide Community Law Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 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 - 9 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 Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha

What is Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha?
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha is a community development 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury who face barriers to accessing justice.
When was Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha founded?
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha was founded in 2008.
Where is Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha trustworthy?
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha's registration number?
Registration: CC22716 (New Zealand).
What is Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha's website?
https://www.canlaw.org.nz
Are donations to Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha 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.