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Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated

The Objects of Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated (“PSSC”) are, within the Region of South Canterbury, to: establish and maintain social services that promote the welfare of people in need of support, establish and maintain appropriate residential facilities and community based services for people in need of support, co-operate with other social service and church agencies carrying on work of a similar nature as that carried on by PSSC, advance such other social service work as may benefit the people of South Canterbury, advance all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the above purposes.

Founded
Headquarters
Timaru
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated is a registered religion nonprofit based in Timaru, 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 CC11472. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$38M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated 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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated is located in Timaru, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 12 Park Lane, The Croft Complex, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated has NZ$38M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$38M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated. 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.

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated 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.

The Objects of Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated (“PSSC”) are, within the Region of South Canterbury, to: establish and maintain social services that promote the welfare of people in need of support, establish and maintain appropriate residential facilities and community based services for people in need of support, co-operate with other social service and church agencies carrying on work of a similar nature as that carried on by PSSC, advance such other social service work as may benefit the people of South Canterbury, advance all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the above purposes. Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$38M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.

Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated 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
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

GO
Gordon Handy
Board Member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

GO
Gordon H••••
Board Member
JA
Janice H•••
Board member
JO
Joanne G••••••
Board Member
JU
Judith E••••••••••
Board member
KE
Keith S•••
Board Member
MA
Margaret T•••••
Board member
NI
Nina M•••••
Board member
PA
Paula M•••••••••
Board Member
RA
Raeleen d• J•••
Board Member
TO
Toni T•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Recalls and Alerts: May 11–13, 2026 - eFoodAlert
May 2026
efoodalert.com
Form filed
NZ$38.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$38.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Obituary: Isobel Mayman's volunteer worker wisdom will be missed - Stuff
May 2018
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated This page 75 NZ$38.1 million -
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Limited 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch 77 NZ$14.5 million -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Wellington 77 NZ$29.0 million -
Presbyterian Support Central 77 NZ$80.1 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 - 10 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

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Quick facts about Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated

What is Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated?
Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated is a religion 1 based in Timaru, New Zealand. The Objects of Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated (“PSSC”) are, within the Region of South Canterbury, to: establish and maintain social services that promote the welfare of people in need of support, establish and maintain appropriate residential facilities and community based services for people in need of support, co-operate with other social service and church agencies carrying on work of a similar nature as that carried on by PSSC, advance such other social service work as may benefit the people of South Canterbury, advance all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the above purposes.
When was Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated founded?
Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated was founded in 2007.
Where is Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Timaru, New Zealand.
What is Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated trustworthy?
Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated 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 Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC11472 (New Zealand).
What is Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated's website?
http://pssc.org.nz/
Are donations to Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Incorporated 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.