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Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated

The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays.

Founded
Headquarters
Masterton
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

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

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is a registered international nonprofit based in Masterton, 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 CC32754. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$420K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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.

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is located in Masterton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 12 Dixon Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated has NZ$420K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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$420K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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.

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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. Visit the Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 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.

The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays. Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$420K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

AL
Alice Buchanan
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Alice B•••••••
Treasurer
AL
Allan G••••
Vice-President
IA
Ian K••••
Patron
PH
Philip M•••••••
Executive officer
RO
Ronald K•••
Vice President
TR
Trish S••••••
President
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
'Good to be back': Golden Shears makes a welcome return - NZ Herald
Feb 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
Golden Shears back on the road again - NZ Herald
Feb 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
Kumeroa passed wool skills to next generation - PressReader
Apr 2015
www.pressreader.com
Joanne Kumeroa’s legend lives on in the world’s wool sheds - Sheep Central
Apr 2015
www.sheepcentral.com
WHAT'S DOING IN; Wellington (Published 1992) - The New York Times
Mar 1992
www.nytimes.com

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated

What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated?
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is a international 1 based in Masterton, New Zealand. The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays.
When was Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated founded?
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand.
What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated trustworthy?
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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 Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC32754 (New Zealand).
What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's website?
http://www.goldenshears.co.nz
Are donations to Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society 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.