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New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust

Stimulating and supporting New Zealand-based research into the cause, prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), in the hope of ultimate cure.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology 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

New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC51849. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$554K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 80 Fitzgerald Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust has NZ$554K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$554K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust. 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 Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 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. 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.

Stimulating and supporting New Zealand-based research into the cause, prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), in the hope of ultimate cure. New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$554K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.

New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 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

AN
Andrew Cushen
Board Member

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew C•••••
Board Member
BR
Brian L••••••
Trustee
ER
Ernest W•••••••••
Trustee
HE
Hester C•••••
Trustee
JA
Janet C•••••••
Trustee
JU
Julia H•••••
Trustee
NE
Neil W•••••••
Trustee
PE
Peter W•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

MS support branch to mark 60 years - Otago Daily Times
Apr 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
What brain cells in a dish can reveal about MS - University of Auckland
Sep 2025
www.auckland.ac.nz
MRI Method Uncovers Invisible MS Lesions - Scoop - New Zealand News
Jul 2025
www.scoop.co.nz
'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detection - NZ Herald
Jul 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust This page 75 NZ$554,496 -
Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation New Zealand 77 NZ$306,815 -
Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust 77 NZ$437,184 -
The Council for International Development Incorporated of Aotearoa/New … 75 NZ$908,604 -
Circuit International 75 NZ$269,128 -
Kiwilink 75 NZ$309,181 -
Asian Outreach Trust 75 NZ$571,134 -
One Percent Collective Trust 75 NZ$163,984 -
Bricks for Life Incorporated 75 NZ$136,523 -

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 - 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
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 Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust

What is New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust?
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust is a science & technology 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Stimulating and supporting New Zealand-based research into the cause, prevention and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), in the hope of ultimate cure.
When was New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust founded?
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust was founded in 2015.
Where is New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust trustworthy?
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 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 New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC51849 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust's website?
https://www.msresearch.org.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 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.