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Gutter Kitties

Social Services Whangaparaoa Reg CC47721 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Gutter Kitties

To work with stray cats in our community either through TNR, or rescue and rehoming. We strive to educate the public on the importance of desexing and microchipping, and work with other cat rescue organisations to help make a real difference to the lives of street cats in our community.

Founded
Headquarters
Whangaparaoa
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: 69
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

Gutter Kitties is a registered social services nonprofit based in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC47721. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$340K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Gutter Kitties has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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.

Gutter Kitties is located in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gutter Kitties has NZ$340K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gutter Kitties 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$340K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Gutter Kitties. 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.

Gutter Kitties has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Gutter Kitties 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.

To work with stray cats in our community either through TNR, or rescue and rehoming. We strive to educate the public on the importance of desexing and microchipping, and work with other cat rescue organisations to help make a real difference to the lives of street cats in our community. Gutter Kitties is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Gutter Kitties's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$340K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

Gutter Kitties 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

DA
Danielle Howard
Chairperson & Founder

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

DA
Danielle H•••••
Chairperson & Founder
JE
Jemma H•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Adopt, Don’t Shop With The Best Cat Adoption Centres In New Zealand - Urban List
Oct 2024
www.theurbanlist.com
Flipping for a good cause - localmatters.co.nz
Oct 2023
www.localmatters.co.nz
Cat rescuer hopes to create Rescue Centre - localmatters.co.nz
Feb 2023
www.localmatters.co.nz
Lock up your Crocs: Auckland shoe-thieving cat sets target on colourful clogs - Stuff
Jan 2023
www.stuff.co.nz
Introducing: Manly Vet Hospital - localmatters.co.nz
Dec 2020
www.localmatters.co.nz
Quick action saves kittens from drowning - localmatters.co.nz
Dec 2017
www.localmatters.co.nz
Gutter Kitties charity vet bill paid by anonymous donation - Stuff
Jul 2016
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gutter Kitties This page 69 NZ$340,198 -
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 2 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Gutter Kitties

What is Gutter Kitties?
Gutter Kitties is a social services 0 based in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. To work with stray cats in our community either through TNR, or rescue and rehoming. We strive to educate the public on the importance of desexing and microchipping, and work with other cat rescue organisations to help make a real difference to the lives of street cats in our community.
When was Gutter Kitties founded?
Gutter Kitties was founded in 2012.
Where is Gutter Kitties located?
Headquartered in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.
What is Gutter Kitties's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Gutter Kitties trustworthy?
Gutter Kitties has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Gutter Kitties's registration number?
Registration: CC47721 (New Zealand).
What is Gutter Kitties's website?
http://www.gutterkitties.co.nz
Are donations to Gutter Kitties 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.