Charities New Zealand Arts & Culture Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated
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Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated

Arts & Culture Christchurch Reg CC27173 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated

3.1. To provide clubroom facilities and a community centre where all modes of communication are welcomed and embraced. 3.2. To promote and strengthen NZSL as a language of its own, with the culture and well-being of Deaf people paramount. 3.3. To focus on the social, recreational, educational needs and sporting activities of all members. 3.4. To encourage other charitable activities for our member groups, and families, with events, fundraising support and the sharing of technology

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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

Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated is a registered arts & culture 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 CC27173. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for arts & culture charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$209K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated 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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 80 Fitzgerald Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated has NZ$209K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$209K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Deaf Society Of Canterbury 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.

Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated 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.

3.1. To provide clubroom facilities and a community centre where all modes of communication are welcomed and embraced. 3.2. To promote and strengthen NZSL as a language of its own, with the culture and well-being of Deaf people paramount. 3.3. To focus on the social, recreational, educational needs and sporting activities of all members. 3.4. To encourage other charitable activities for our member groups, and families, with events, fundraising support and the sharing of technology Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$209K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Deaf Society Of 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Leadership

AS
Ashley Bensley
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AS
Ashley B••••••
President
DA
David M••••••
Board Member
JA
Jane P•••••••
Board Member
JU
Julie F•••••
Board Member
KA
Kathryn C•••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated This page 66 NZ$208,565 -
Creative Journey Trust Board 77 NZ$111,196 -
Blogg Charitable Trust 77 NZ$438,859 -
Disabilities Resource Centre Southland Charitable Trust 77 NZ$311,922 -
Flying Kites 77 NZ$201,961 -
Alzheimer's Society South Canterbury Incorporated 77 NZ$274,241 -
Clutha Recreation Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$345,536 -
Disability Information Service Incorporated 77 NZ$575,215 -
CCS Disability Action South And Central Taranaki Incorporated 77 NZ$844,938 -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 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 Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated

What is Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated?
Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated is a arts & culture 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. 3.1. To provide clubroom facilities and a community centre where all modes of communication are welcomed and embraced. 3.2. To promote and strengthen NZSL as a language of its own, with the culture and well-being of Deaf people paramount. 3.3. To focus on the social, recreational, educational needs and sporting activities of all members. 3.4. To encourage other charitable activities for our member groups, and families, with events, fundraising support and the sharing of technology
When was Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated founded?
Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated trustworthy?
Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated 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 Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC27173 (New Zealand).
What is Deaf Society Of Canterbury Incorporated's website?
http://www.deafsocietyofcanterbury.co.nz
Are donations to Deaf Society Of 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.