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Pact Group

Arts & Culture Dunedin Reg CC32083 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Pact Group

We support people to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our 650 staff support around 1300 people in a variety of ways depending on need.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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

Pact Group is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC32083. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for arts & culture charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$65M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pact Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Pact Group is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 80 Filleul Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Pact Group has NZ$65M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Pact Group is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$65M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pact Group. 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.

Pact Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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.

We support people to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our 650 staff support around 1300 people in a variety of ways depending on need. Pact Group is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Pact Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$65M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Pact Group 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$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
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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

HE
Helen Porter
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

HE
Helen P•••••
Trustee
MA
Marie B••••••
Trustee
MA
Mark M•••••
Trustee
MI
Michael F••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul C••••••••••
Chief Executive Officer
RO
Robert G•••
Trustee
SI
Simon A•••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon C••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘Truth and justice’ for nurse - PressReader
Apr 2026
www.pressreader.com
Geminder nears full ownership of Pact Group as Raper trades out - AFR
Mar 2026
www.afr.com
Employment Court overturns Pact Group's early dismissal of worker with PTSD - Australasian Lawyer
Mar 2026
www.thelawyermag.com
Pact Group backs 20c CDS refund campaign - PKN Packaging News
Mar 2026
www.packagingnews.com.au
Pact Group warns of “unprecedented disruptions” to resin supplies - The Australian
Mar 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
Pact flags "unprecedented" resin supply disruption - PKN Packaging News
Mar 2026
www.packagingnews.com.au
Traumatised worker who was threatened with death wins case over rushed dismissal - The Press
Mar 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Pact Group chief Raphael Geminder: Iran conflict sparking major supply crisis - The Australian
Mar 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
Pact court settlement clears way for full privatization - Plastics News
Dec 2025
www.plasticsnews.com
Billionaire’s takeover fight faces final hurdle - Adelaide Now
Dec 2025
www.adelaidenow.com.au
Form filed
NZ$64.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$64.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Pact Group This page 62 NZ$64.9 million -
The Wilson Home Trust 77 NZ$3.4 million -
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Abilities Incorporated 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Good Lives Wairarapa Charitable Trust 77 NZ$32,214 -
CCS Disability Action Incorporated 77 NZ$63.0 million -
Donaldson Residential Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Citizen Advocacy Auckland Incorporated 77 NZ$88,689 -
Makingtrax Foundation 77 NZ$37,205 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Pact Group

What is Pact Group?
Pact Group is a arts & culture 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. We support people to lead fulfilling lives in the community. Our 650 staff support around 1300 people in a variety of ways depending on need.
When was Pact Group founded?
Pact Group was founded in 2008.
Where is Pact Group located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Pact Group's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Pact Group trustworthy?
Pact Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Pact Group's registration number?
Registration: CC32083 (New Zealand).
What is Pact Group's website?
http://www.pactgroup.co.nz
Are donations to Pact Group 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.