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Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust

Advocacy & Civil Rights Hamilton Reg CC37381 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust

Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal is to continue to provide culturally appropriate support and services …

Founded
Headquarters
Hamilton
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC37381. 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.

Shama, Ethnic Women's 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 27 Beatty Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.

Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.

Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal... Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in New Zealand: Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is below the peer average of NZ$4M.

Shama, Ethnic Women's 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

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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

GL
Gladys Stephens
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

GL
Gladys S•••••••
Trustee
MA
Manuela S•••••••••
Trustee
PR
Priya K•••••
Trustee
RA
Rachel S••••••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarkaw M••••••• R•••••••
Trustee
SR
Sripriya S•••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$2.0M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$2.0M revenue
FY2025
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University people recognised in New Year Honours 2025 - University of Auckland
Dec 2024
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Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tahono - RNZ
Jul 2023
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust This page 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Incorporated 77 NZ$7.9 million -
Manu Ora Limited 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Arowhenua Whanau Services 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach Trust 77 NZ$2.4 million -
Te Wakahuia Manawatu Trust 77 NZ$5.5 million -
The Dunedin After Hours Doctors Limited 77 NZ$5.8 million -
Cambridge Clinic Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Franklin Hospice Charitable Foundation 77 NZ$2.6 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 - 6 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 Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust

What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust?
Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust is a advocacy & civil rights 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Shama is a vibrant social service agency providing support, advocacy and programme in order to empower women, their children and their families. The purpose is to empower and educate ethnic women so they can integrate into NZ and raise safe and successful families & communities and where they are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities, live a life of dignity free from the fear of violence and be recognized as valuable members of the community. Shama provides a friendly & safe environment where ethnic women can meet and bring their children. We provide social work support, lifeskill classes, resources, advocacy, home visits and legal advice. Our long term goal is to continue to provide culturally appropriate support and services to ethnic women, children and their families to enable them to reach their goals and aspirations and so to be able to contribute back to the community.
When was Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust founded?
Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust trustworthy?
Shama, Ethnic Women's 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 Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC37381 (New Zealand).
What is Shama, Ethnic Women's Trust's website?
https://www.shama.org.nz
Are donations to Shama, Ethnic Women's 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.