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Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated

On behalf of our 24 Community Law Centre members to represent, provide information, advocate, network, encourage co-operation and sharing, support high quality standards , seek financial resources and represent the collective.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
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: 72
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 Centres Aotearoa Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC47369. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$9M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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 Centres Aotearoa Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is Level 2, 15 Dixon Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated has NZ$9M 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 Centres Aotearoa Incorporated 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$9M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated. 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 Centres Aotearoa Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

On behalf of our 24 Community Law Centre members to represent, provide information, advocate, network, encourage co-operation and sharing, support high quality standards , seek financial resources and represent the collective. Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$9M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

Community Law Centres Aotearoa 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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

DA
David Abricossow
Tangata Tiriti Governance Board Member

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

DA
David A•••••••••
Tangata Tiriti Governance Board Member
DA
David M•••••
Treasurer
GL
Glenn B••••••
Independent Member
GL
Glenn T••••••
Co-Chair & Tangata Whenua Legal Rep
JA
Jason P••
Tangata Whenua Governance Representative
JU
Juanita B••••••
Co-Chair and Tangata Tiriti Manager Rep
RA
Rachel M••••••
Board Member
ST
Stacey O••••••
Tangata Whenua Manager Representative
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$8.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$8.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Simpson Grierson shares 2025 probono report - Australasian Lawyer
Jul 2025
www.thelawyermag.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated This page 72 NZ$8.6 million -
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Oamaru Pacific Island Community Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Baywide Community Law Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.8 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
The Community Waikato Trust 77 NZ$1.3 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 - 8 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated

What is Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated?
Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. On behalf of our 24 Community Law Centre members to represent, provide information, advocate, network, encourage co-operation and sharing, support high quality standards , seek financial resources and represent the collective.
When was Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated founded?
Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated was founded in 2011.
Where is Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated trustworthy?
Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Centres Aotearoa Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC47369 (New Zealand).
What is Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated's website?
https://www.communitylaw.org.nz
Are donations to Community Law Centres Aotearoa 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.