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New Zealand Brain Research Limited

Science & Technology Christchurch Reg CC20457 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Brain Research Limited

NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 75

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

New Zealand Brain Research Limited is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC20457. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 75/100.

New Zealand Brain Research Limited is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 66 Stewart Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Brain Research Limited has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Brain Research Limited is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Brain Research Limited. 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.

New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global New Zealand Brain Research Limited is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Brain Research Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.

New Zealand Brain Research 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$1M-NZ$10M
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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

AM
Amanda Landers
Executive Member

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda L••••••
Executive Member
AN
Andrew T•••••••
Executive Member
LU
Lucy J•••••••
Executive Member
SI
Simon C••••
Treasurer
SU
Sue S•••••••
Executive Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$1.3M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$1.3M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Brain Research Limited This page 65 NZ$1.3 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 million -
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Joyya Trust 75 NZ$3.2 million -
Oxfam Aotearoa 75 NZ$8.6 million -
The Unions Aotearoa International Development Trust 75 NZ$2.9 million -
Marlborough Research Centre Trust (MRC) 74 NZ$1.8 million -
Family for Every Child New Zealand Trust 72 NZ$2.9 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

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 New Zealand Brain Research Limited

What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited?
New Zealand Brain Research Limited is a science & technology 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global
When was New Zealand Brain Research Limited founded?
New Zealand Brain Research Limited was founded in 2008.
Where is New Zealand Brain Research Limited located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is New Zealand Brain Research Limited trustworthy?
New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 New Zealand Brain Research Limited's registration number?
Registration: CC20457 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited's website?
http://www.nzbri.org
Are donations to New Zealand Brain Research 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.