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Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust

Social Services Christchurch Reg CC30434 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust

The objects for which the trust is established are within New Zealand. To establish an animal sanctuary for the reception of abandoned dogs left in local and surrounding pounds whose time is up and are due to be destroyed. To work to improve dog's lives in our community through education and support. To find homes for all dogs in our care.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services 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

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is a registered social services 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 CC30434. 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 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$870K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 230 Dyers Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust has NZ$870K in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$870K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust. 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.

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust 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. 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.

The objects for which the trust is established are within New Zealand. To establish an animal sanctuary for the reception of abandoned dogs left in local and surrounding pounds whose time is up and are due to be destroyed. To work to improve dog's lives in our community through education and support. To find homes for all dogs in our care. Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$870K is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust 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

BR
Bridget Paterson
General Manager

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BR
Bridget P•••••••
General Manager
GR
Graeme C•••••
Trustee
KA
Katherine P••••
Trustee
MA
Mark W•••••
Chairman
SU
Susan L••••
Finance Manager
TO
Toni O••••••••
Treasurer
TY
Tyler B••••
Trustee
WI
William M••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Neglected, abandoned and in pain: The dogs spending their Christmas in a shelter - The Press
Dec 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
The great pet divide: From feeding dogs scraps to splashing out on luxury - The Press
Oct 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Bupa Foundation funds local health and sustainability projects - Insurance Business
Sep 2025
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
Latte steals the show at dog safety workshop - The Press
Sep 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
And then there was one: Dogwatch shelter homes another ‘lifer’ - The Press
Aug 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Struggling dog owners offered lifeline with free parvovirus vaccine - The Press
Jul 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
‘Lifer’ shelter dog finally gets a home - The Press
Aug 2024
www.thepress.co.nz
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust: Deafness not holding Suki back - Otago Daily Times
Jul 2022
www.odt.co.nz
Dog rescued from pound finally finds forever home more than three years later - Stuff
Jun 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Almost all Christchurch pound dogs re-homed last year - Otago Daily Times
Jul 2021
www.odt.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust This page 65 NZ$869,500 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

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

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 Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust

What is Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust?
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is a social services 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The objects for which the trust is established are within New Zealand. To establish an animal sanctuary for the reception of abandoned dogs left in local and surrounding pounds whose time is up and are due to be destroyed. To work to improve dog's lives in our community through education and support. To find homes for all dogs in our care.
When was Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust founded?
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust trustworthy?
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust 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 Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC30434 (New Zealand).
What is Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust's website?
http://www.dogwatch.co.nz
Are donations to Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust 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.