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Diocese Of Dunedin

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65
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Diocese Of Dunedin

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Teaching, baptising and nurturing believers within Eucharistic communities of faith. Responding to human needs by loving service. Seeking to transform unjust structures of society, caring for God's creation, and establishing the values of the Kingdom.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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

Diocese Of Dunedin is a registered religion nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC31504. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for religion charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$34M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Diocese Of Dunedin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Diocese Of Dunedin is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 1A Howden Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Diocese Of Dunedin has NZ$34M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Diocese Of Dunedin is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$34M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Diocese Of Dunedin. 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.

Diocese Of Dunedin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Diocese Of Dunedin 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.

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Teaching, baptising and nurturing believers within Eucharistic communities of faith. Responding to human needs by loving service. Seeking to transform unjust structures of society, caring for God's creation, and establishing the values of the Kingdom. Diocese Of Dunedin is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Diocese Of Dunedin's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$34M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.

Diocese Of Dunedin 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

EL
Elizabeth Cheyne
Member Diocesan Council

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elizabeth C•••••
Member Diocesan Council
GI
Gillian T•••••••
Member Diocesan Council
KE
Keith G••••
Member Diocesan Council
NI
Nicola G•••••••••••
Member Diocesan Council
RE
Rev'd M•••••• W••••••
Member Diocesan Council
TH
Theodore R•••
Member Diocesan Council
TH
The V•• D•••• P••••••
Member Diocesan Council
TH
The V••• R•••• D• T••• C•••••
Member Diocesan Council
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$34.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$34.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Heritage protection expected - Otago Daily Times
Nov 2024
www.odt.co.nz
Inside an abandoned piece of Dunedin history - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2021
www.odt.co.nz
Wellington’s Catholic pioneers: Father Jeremiah O’Reily - Archdiocese of Wellington
Oct 2019
www.wn.catholic.org.nz

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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Diocese Of Dunedin This page 65 NZ$34.5 million -
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Limited 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch 77 NZ$14.5 million -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Wellington 77 NZ$29.0 million -
Presbyterian Support Central 77 NZ$80.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 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
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 Diocese Of Dunedin

What is Diocese Of Dunedin?
Diocese Of Dunedin is a religion 1 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Teaching, baptising and nurturing believers within Eucharistic communities of faith. Responding to human needs by loving service. Seeking to transform unjust structures of society, caring for God's creation, and establishing the values of the Kingdom.
When was Diocese Of Dunedin founded?
Diocese Of Dunedin was founded in 2008.
Where is Diocese Of Dunedin located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Diocese Of Dunedin's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Diocese Of Dunedin trustworthy?
Diocese Of Dunedin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Diocese Of Dunedin's registration number?
Registration: CC31504 (New Zealand).
What is Diocese Of Dunedin's website?
http://www.calledsouth.org.nz
Are donations to Diocese Of Dunedin 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.