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Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated

The aims and objectives of the society are: - to foster interest in the Dunedin Botanic Garden - to promote the development of the Garden - to raise funds for approved purposes - to preserve the integrity of the Dunedin Botanic Garden

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated is a registered international 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 CC33448. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$238K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated has NZ$238K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$238K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden 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.

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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 aims and objectives of the society are: - to foster interest in the Dunedin Botanic Garden - to promote the development of the Garden - to raise funds for approved purposes - to preserve the integrity of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$238K is below the peer average of NZ$684K.

Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden 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: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

FA
Fay Haszard
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

FA
Fay H••••••
Treasurer
GL
Glyn S••••
Committee member
HE
Helen T•••
Committee member
JO
Jocelyn L••••••
President
LI
Li F•• C••••
Committee Member
MA
Marie L••••
Committee Member
RO
Ros H•••••
Committee Member
SU
Suzanne L•••••
Secretary
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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated This page 77 NZ$238,264 -
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.

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 Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated

What is Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated?
Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated is a international 1 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The aims and objectives of the society are: - to foster interest in the Dunedin Botanic Garden - to promote the development of the Garden - to raise funds for approved purposes - to preserve the integrity of the Dunedin Botanic Garden
When was Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated founded?
Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated trustworthy?
Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC33448 (New Zealand).
What is Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden Incorporated's website?
https://www.friendsdbg.co.nz
Are donations to Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden 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.