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Kitty Haven

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Kitty Haven

To receive, assist with medical treatment, de-sex, microchip, vaccinate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens found in Canterbury.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Size
micro

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: 75
Peer average: 76

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

Kitty Haven is a registered social services nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC57894. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$69K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kitty Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Kitty Haven is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 51 Morrison Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Kitty Haven has NZ$69K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kitty Haven is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$69K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kitty Haven. 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.

Kitty Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 Kitty Haven 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 receive, assist with medical treatment, de-sex, microchip, vaccinate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens found in Canterbury. Kitty Haven is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Kitty Haven's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$69K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.

Kitty Haven 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

CH
Chrystal Wheeler-Gibbons
Committee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chrystal W••••••••••••••
Committee
DR
Dr T••••• T•••••
Officer
FR
Frances H•••••
President
KA
Katie M•••••••
Committee
LY
Lyllie C•••••
Committee member
ME
Meredith B••••
Vet
TA
Tanya J•••••
Committee Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New cat cafe set to open in Hull city centre with resident family of feline friends - Hull Live
Mar 2026
www.hulldailymail.co.uk
Kitty Haven - Official Demo Trailer | Dames 4 Games Spring 2026 Showcase - IGN
Mar 2026
www.ign.com
WATCH: Doll Stanley’s Private Kitty Haven - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Jan 2026
www.idausa.org
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Gerald Sibayan gifts Aiai Delas Alas a Hello Kitty-theme house makeover for anniversary - GMA Network
Mar 2021
www.gmanetwork.com
LOOK: Aiai delas Alas's Hello Kitty-themed home | GMA Entertainment - GMA Network
Mar 2021
www.gmanetwork.com
Cowley creates a Kitty Haven Sanctuary in Trenton - Cache Valley Daily
Mar 2019
www.cachevalleydaily.com
Hello Kitty has the most unexpected number one fan - Lifestyle.INQ
Jul 2017
lifestyle.inquirer.net
Nearly 100 animals rescued in Vermillion County animal hoarding case - WTHR
Oct 2016
www.wthr.com
My, Kitty, haven’t you grown!? Japan’s favourite feline gets a risqué remake - SoraNews24
Jul 2013
soranews24.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

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 - 7 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 Kitty Haven

What is Kitty Haven?
Kitty Haven is a social services nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To receive, assist with medical treatment, de-sex, microchip, vaccinate and re-home stray and abandoned cats and kittens found in Canterbury.
When was Kitty Haven founded?
Kitty Haven was founded in 2020.
Where is Kitty Haven located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Kitty Haven's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Kitty Haven trustworthy?
Kitty Haven has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Kitty Haven's registration number?
Registration: CC57894 (New Zealand).
What is Kitty Haven's website?
https://www.kittyhaven.net
Are donations to Kitty Haven 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.