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Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council

The Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand (SVDP) is a direct service not for profit organisation whose work involves person to person contact with people who have a variety of needs, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. SVDP prefers to act directly and not through other charities or organisations. It is a member of the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. As well as direct assistance, SVDP tries to promote self sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by SVDP is given in a non judgemental spirit of compassion, based on the needs of the individual or family.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2015, which is 11 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2015. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 1,939 social services 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 (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is CC48925. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$183K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council's official registration number is CC48925, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council has NZ$183K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$183K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand (SVDP) is a direct service not for profit organisation whose work involves person to person contact with people who have a variety of needs, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. SVDP prefers to act directly and not through other charities or organisations. It is a member of the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. As well as direct assistance, SVDP tries to promote self sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by SVDP is given in a non judgemental spirit of compassion, based on the needs of the individual or family. Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$183K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council 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$100K-NZ$1M
Source: nz_charities (FY2015) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from nz_charities (FY2015): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2015, FY2014, FY2013.
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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

From FY2015 filing

CH
Christine W•••••
Area Council Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2015
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NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2014
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NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2013
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Cause areas in New Zealand

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

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services this charity 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 2015 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 3 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 · FY2015 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 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 · 2013
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 Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council

What is Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council?
Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council is a social services charitable trust based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand (SVDP) is a direct service not for profit organisation whose work involves person to person contact with people who have a variety of needs, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. SVDP prefers to act directly and not through other charities or organisations. It is a member of the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. As well as direct assistance, SVDP tries to promote self sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by SVDP is given in a non judgemental spirit of compassion, based on the needs of the individual or family.
When was Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council founded?
Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council was founded in 2013.
Where is Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2015 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council trustworthy?
Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council's registration number?
Registration: CC48925 (New Zealand).
What is Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council's website?
https://www.svdp.org.nz
Are donations to Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand - West Coast Area Council 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.