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Idea Services Limited

Arts & Culture Wellington Reg CC22489 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Idea Services Limited

The charitable objects of IHC New Zealand Incorporated generally, and in particular to establish and maintain vocational, residential, recreational and community services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2016, which is 10 years ago.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Idea Services Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC22489. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for arts & culture charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$280M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Idea Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Idea Services Limited is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is MoranLaw Limited, Level 1, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Idea Services Limited has NZ$280M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Idea Services Limited is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$280M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Idea Services Limited. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Idea Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Idea Services Limited 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 charitable objects of IHC New Zealand Incorporated generally, and in particular to establish and maintain vocational, residential, recreational and community services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families. Idea Services Limited is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Idea Services Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$280M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Idea Services Limited 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$100M-NZ$1B
Source: nz_charities (FY2016) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2016): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2016, FY2016.
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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

AN
Andrew Crisp
Group Chief Executive

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew C••••
Group Chief Executive
AN
Anthony S•••
Director
BA
Barbara R••••
Director
CH
Cherie M•••••••••
Director
JE
Jean O••••••••••
Director
LY
Lynne L•••
Director
SU
Susanne W••
Director
VI
Vicki O•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Idea Services pleads guilty after vulnerable Taranaki woman's death - Stuff
Dec 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
NZ's largest intellectual disabilities service provider charged after vulnerable woman drowned in the bath while in its
Nov 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$280.3M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$280.3M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Idea Services Limited This page 41 NZ$280.3 million -
The Wilson Home Trust 77 NZ$3.4 million -
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Abilities Incorporated 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Good Lives Wairarapa Charitable Trust 77 NZ$32,214 -
CCS Disability Action Incorporated 77 NZ$63.0 million -
Donaldson Residential Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Citizen Advocacy Auckland Incorporated 77 NZ$88,689 -
Makingtrax Foundation 77 NZ$37,205 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2016 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
Official website
No verified website on record
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

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 Idea Services Limited

What is Idea Services Limited?
Idea Services Limited is a arts & culture 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The charitable objects of IHC New Zealand Incorporated generally, and in particular to establish and maintain vocational, residential, recreational and community services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families.
When was Idea Services Limited founded?
Idea Services Limited was founded in 2008.
Where is Idea Services Limited located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Idea Services Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2016 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is Idea Services Limited trustworthy?
Idea Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Idea Services Limited's registration number?
Registration: CC22489 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Idea Services Limited 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.