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Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust

Orphans Aid rescues and provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children and works to prevent abandonment and strengthen families. We work to provide relief for poverty and the suffering caused by it.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 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 CC27410. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 75/100.

Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 38 Birmingham Drive, 1092 Frankton Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Orphans Aid International Charitable 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.

Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.

Orphans Aid rescues and provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children and works to prevent abandonment and strengthen families. We work to provide relief for poverty and the suffering caused by it. Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 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: Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.

Orphans Aid International Charitable 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$1M-NZ$10M
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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

CA
Carl Van Schreven
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carl V•• S•••••••
Trustee
HE
Henoch K•••••••••••
Trustee
IR
Irene C•••
Trustee
KE
Ken L•••
Trustee
MA
Maurice P••••••
Trustee
SU
Susan V•• S•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$2.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust This page 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 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 2025 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
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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

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 Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust

What is Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust?
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust is a science & technology 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Orphans Aid rescues and provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children and works to prevent abandonment and strengthen families. We work to provide relief for poverty and the suffering caused by it.
When was Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust founded?
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC27410 (New Zealand).
What is Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust's website?
http://www.orphansaidinternational.org
Are donations to Orphans Aid International Charitable 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.