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Disabled Persons' Centre

Arts & Culture Christchurch Reg CC23024 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Disabled Persons' Centre

On this site you can find links to resources, useful information, mobility products, and associated disability support services.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
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

Disabled Persons' Centre 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 CC23024. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (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$974K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Disabled Persons' Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.

Disabled Persons' Centre is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Braintree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdons Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Disabled Persons' Centre has NZ$974K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Disabled Persons' Centre is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$974K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Disabled Persons' Centre. 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.

Disabled Persons' Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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.

On this site you can find links to resources, useful information, mobility products, and associated disability support services. Disabled Persons' Centre 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: Disabled Persons' Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$974K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$2M.

Disabled Persons' Centre 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 (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

CR
Craig Hickford
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

CR
Craig H•••••••
Trustee
DA
David M•••••
Trustee
HA
Hamish T•••••
Trustee
MA
Martin Z••••
Vice Chair
RO
Robyn C•••
Trustee
SI
Simon W•••
Chair Person
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Christchurch community groups to receive boost from council grants - Chris Lynch Media
Aug 2024
www.chrislynchmedia.com
DISABLED PERSONS Centre Shows Why it Works - PressReader
Jul 2018
www.pressreader.com
Graduate Wants to Help People With Disabiliti­es - PressReader
May 2018
www.pressreader.com
Visits give Indonesian delegation insight - fijitimes.com.fj
Jul 2016
www.fijitimes.com.fj
PM makes surprise visit to applicants - fijitimes.com.fj
May 2016
www.fijitimes.com.fj
13 graduate with skills - fijitimes.com.fj
Jul 2014
www.fijitimes.com.fj

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Disabled Persons' Centre This page 67 NZ$973,724 -
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

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 - 6 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

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 Disabled Persons' Centre

What is Disabled Persons' Centre?
Disabled Persons' Centre is a arts & culture 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. On this site you can find links to resources, useful information, mobility products, and associated disability support services.
When was Disabled Persons' Centre founded?
Disabled Persons' Centre was founded in 2008.
Where is Disabled Persons' Centre located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Disabled Persons' Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Disabled Persons' Centre trustworthy?
Disabled Persons' Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Disabled Persons' Centre's registration number?
Registration: CC23024 (New Zealand).
What is Disabled Persons' Centre's website?
http://aspirecanterbury.org.nz
Are donations to Disabled Persons' Centre 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.