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Out of School Music Classes Invercargill

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Out of School Music Classes Invercargill

To provide instruction in music and the opportunity for the study, practice and performance of orchestral and chamber works by young people at their standard of achievement and to present concerts at mid and year end to members of the classes and to the general public and to explore and develop their creative potential and maintain a supportive and affordable community music environment.

Founded
Headquarters
Invercargill, Southland
Foundation type
Statutory Body
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Out of School Music Classes Invercargill has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 74 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (11 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is a registered education nonprofit based in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CC51969. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$91K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill's official registration number is CC51969, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is located in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Out of School Music Classes Invercargill has NZ$91K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Statutory Body. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$91K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Out of School Music Classes Invercargill. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To provide instruction in music and the opportunity for the study, practice and performance of orchestral and chamber works by young people at their standard of achievement and to present concerts at mid and year end to members of the classes and to the general public and to explore and develop their creative potential and maintain a supportive and affordable community music environment. Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$91K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Out of School Music Classes Invercargill 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
15

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Catherine C•••••••••
Host School Representative

Officers & trustees (5)

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Activity timeline

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2014
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Out of School Music Classes Invercargill

What is Out of School Music Classes Invercargill?
Out of School Music Classes Invercargill is a education statutory body based in Invercargill, New Zealand. To provide instruction in music and the opportunity for the study, practice and performance of orchestral and chamber works by young people at their standard of achievement and to present concerts at mid and year end to members of the classes and to the general public and to explore and develop their creative potential and maintain a supportive and affordable community music environment.
When was Out of School Music Classes Invercargill founded?
Out of School Music Classes Invercargill was founded in 2014.
Where is Out of School Music Classes Invercargill located?
Headquartered in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
What is Out of School Music Classes Invercargill's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Out of School Music Classes Invercargill trustworthy?
Out of School Music Classes Invercargill has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Out of School Music Classes Invercargill's registration number?
Registration: CC51969 (New Zealand).
What is Out of School Music Classes Invercargill's website?
https://www.osmc.co.nz
Are donations to Out of School Music Classes Invercargill 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.