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Otago Youth Wellness Trust

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Otago Youth Wellness Trust

The Otago Youth Wellness Trust affirms the rights of young people to have access to a range of quality services to meet their physical, emotional and social needs, which, in the provision of integrated delivery will enhance their well-being, break barriers to opportunities and ensure a secure future. In developing the above Mission Statement the Trust has ensured the welfare and interests of the young person are the first and paramount consideration.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Otago Youth Wellness Trust is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC20161. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$3M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Otago Youth Wellness 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Otago Youth Wellness Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 20 Parry Street West, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Otago Youth Wellness Trust has NZ$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Otago Youth Wellness Trust is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Otago Youth Wellness 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.

Otago Youth Wellness 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.

The Otago Youth Wellness Trust affirms the rights of young people to have access to a range of quality services to meet their physical, emotional and social needs, which, in the provision of integrated delivery will enhance their well-being, break barriers to opportunities and ensure a secure future. In developing the above Mission Statement the Trust has ensured the welfare and interests of the young person are the first and paramount consideration. Otago Youth Wellness Trust is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Otago Youth Wellness Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3M is well above the peer average of NZ$992K.

Otago Youth Wellness 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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

BR
Brian Lowe
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian L•••
Trustee
CA
Carole A••••
Trustee
CR
Craig D••••••••
Trustee
DA
Daniel H•••••••
Trustee
GA
Garth P•••••
Trustee
KA
Karen P•••••
Chairperson
NI
Nicola A•••••
Trustee
SH
Shannon M••••••••
Trustee
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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

Form filed
NZ$2.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Obituary: passionate voice for youth - Otago Daily Times
Oct 2025
www.odt.co.nz
'System set up to fail young people' - Otago Daily Times
Oct 2023
www.odt.co.nz
Otago Youth Wellness celebrates 25 years - Otago Daily Times
Jun 2021
www.odt.co.nz
Community Benefits from Tiny Home Auction - Otago Daily Times
Mar 2021
www.odt.co.nz
Appointment offers stability - Otago Daily Times
Oct 2018
www.odt.co.nz
Selwyn College appoints new warden - Otago Daily Times
Oct 2018
www.odt.co.nz
Project aims to help those kicking synthetic cannabis - Otago Daily Times
Jul 2013
www.odt.co.nz
Achievements the work of many: Farry - Otago Daily Times
Jan 2012
www.odt.co.nz
Judge praises 'unsung heroes' - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2011
www.odt.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Otago Youth Wellness Trust This page 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Key Assets NZ Limited 77 NZ$8.5 million -
Living Violence Free - Te Noho Riri Kore … 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Tuakiri Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Youth Pathways 77 NZ$1.8 million -
YouthLaw Aotearoa Incorporated 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Christian Youth Camps Incorporated 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Ola le Ola Aotearoa Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -

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 Otago Youth Wellness Trust

What is Otago Youth Wellness Trust?
Otago Youth Wellness Trust is a youth development 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Otago Youth Wellness Trust affirms the rights of young people to have access to a range of quality services to meet their physical, emotional and social needs, which, in the provision of integrated delivery will enhance their well-being, break barriers to opportunities and ensure a secure future. In developing the above Mission Statement the Trust has ensured the welfare and interests of the young person are the first and paramount consideration.
When was Otago Youth Wellness Trust founded?
Otago Youth Wellness Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is Otago Youth Wellness Trust located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Otago Youth Wellness Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Otago Youth Wellness Trust trustworthy?
Otago Youth Wellness 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 Otago Youth Wellness Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC20161 (New Zealand).
What is Otago Youth Wellness Trust's website?
https://www.oywt.org.nz
Are donations to Otago Youth Wellness 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.