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National Assistance Fund

Animal Welfare Auckland Reg CC37140 · Charities Services
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59
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About National Assistance Fund

Our Mission is to source and apply resources for the benefit and well being of persons in NZ through promoting the understanding and practice of the Christian faith, including advancing education and relief of poverty, and to assist in the effective operation of charitable organisations. We contribute to the well-being of NZ society by supporting the provision of:  Educational facilities operated on principles consistent with the Christian faith.  Relief for persons in poverty or necessitous circumstances.  Facilities and services for care of the elderly.  Facilities for Christian worship  Medical care and emergency response.  Services to assist legal compliance by charities and the effective use of charitable resources.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
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

National Assistance Fund is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC37140. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$54M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

National Assistance Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

National Assistance Fund is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 470 Parnell Road, Kamo, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, National Assistance Fund has NZ$54M 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.

National Assistance Fund is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$54M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

National Assistance Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the National Assistance Fund 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.

Our Mission is to source and apply resources for the benefit and well being of persons in NZ through promoting the understanding and practice of the Christian faith, including advancing education and relief of poverty, and to assist in the effective operation of charitable organisations. We contribute to the well-being of NZ society by supporting the provision of:  Educational facilities operated on principles consistent with the Christian faith.  Relief for persons in poverty or necessitous circumstances.  Facilities and services for care of the elderly.  Facilities for Christian worship  Medical care and emergency response.  Services to assist legal compliance by charities and the effective use... National Assistance Fund is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: National Assistance Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$54M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

National Assistance Fund 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

BE
Bevan Abercrombie
Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BE
Bevan A••••••••••
Director
JO
Jonathan S•••••••
Director
MA
Maurice H•••
Director
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NAF T•••••• L••
Trustee
RO
Ross B•••
Director & CEO
VE
Vernon M••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$54.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$54.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
There is no “National Assistance Fund”- Labour Ministry advises public of false WhatsApp messages - IRIE FM
Oct 2024
iriefm.net
Former-Exclusive Brethren members detail the church's money-go-round - RNZ
Jul 2022
www.rnz.co.nz
Ex-Plymouth Brethren church members call for charity status to be stripped - Stuff
Jul 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
CFMEU loses millions on Glencore lock-out - AFR
Dec 2018
www.afr.com
CFMEU between the ROC and a hard place - AFR
Oct 2017
www.afr.com
Government's new union watchdog pointed at mining union - AFR
Jun 2017
www.afr.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Assistance Fund This page 59 NZ$54.0 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 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
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 National Assistance Fund

What is National Assistance Fund?
National Assistance Fund is a animal welfare 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our Mission is to source and apply resources for the benefit and well being of persons in NZ through promoting the understanding and practice of the Christian faith, including advancing education and relief of poverty, and to assist in the effective operation of charitable organisations. We contribute to the well-being of NZ society by supporting the provision of:  Educational facilities operated on principles consistent with the Christian faith.  Relief for persons in poverty or necessitous circumstances.  Facilities and services for care of the elderly.  Facilities for Christian worship  Medical care and emergency response.  Services to assist legal compliance by charities and the effective use of charitable resources.
When was National Assistance Fund founded?
National Assistance Fund was founded in 2008.
Where is National Assistance Fund located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is National Assistance Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is National Assistance Fund trustworthy?
National Assistance Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 National Assistance Fund's registration number?
Registration: CC37140 (New Zealand).
Are donations to National Assistance Fund 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.