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Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church

The church believes it is called by God to work with others in making Jesus christ known through: - Teaching and nurturing people in christian faith - Loving service responding to human need - Proclaiming the gospel - seeking to transform society - caring for God's creation

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar religion 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

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church is a registered religion nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52035. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 497 Remuera Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church. 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.

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 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. Visit the Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The church believes it is called by God to work with others in making Jesus christ known through: - Teaching and nurturing people in christian faith - Loving service responding to human need - Proclaiming the gospel - seeking to transform society - caring for God's creation Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$730K.

Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 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

BR
Brian Rowley
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian R•••••
Treasurer
CH
Christine C••••
Session Clerk
MA
Martin L•••••
Convenor of Administration Committee
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Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$1.1M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church This page 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Hastings District Masonic Trust 77 NZ$2.3 million -
Auckland Islamic Trust (AIT) 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Living Well Church Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Hope Centre Trust Board 77 NZ$1.9 million -
Oxford Baptist Church 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Manukau City Baptist Church 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Island Child Charitable Trust NZ 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Claddagh Haven Trust Board 77 NZ$2.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 3 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 Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church

What is Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church?
Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church is a religion 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The church believes it is called by God to work with others in making Jesus christ known through: - Teaching and nurturing people in christian faith - Loving service responding to human need - Proclaiming the gospel - seeking to transform society - caring for God's creation
When was Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church founded?
Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church was founded in 2015.
Where is Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church trustworthy?
Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 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 Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church's registration number?
Registration: CC52035 (New Zealand).
What is Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church's website?
https://www.somervell.org.nz
Are donations to Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 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.