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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDogwatch 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralNeglected, abandoned and in pain: The dogs spending their Christmas in a shelter - The Press
The great pet divide: From feeding dogs scraps to splashing out on luxury - The Press
Bupa Foundation funds local health and sustainability projects - Insurance Business
Latte steals the show at dog safety workshop - The Press
And then there was one: Dogwatch shelter homes another ‘lifer’ - The Press
Struggling dog owners offered lifeline with free parvovirus vaccine - The Press
‘Lifer’ shelter dog finally gets a home - The Press
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust: Deafness not holding Suki back - Otago Daily Times
Dog rescued from pound finally finds forever home more than three years later - Stuff
Almost all Christchurch pound dogs re-homed last year - Otago Daily Times
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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.