Charities New Zealand Religion St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead
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St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead

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
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

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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

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead is a registered religion nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC51964. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$227K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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.

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 150 Withells Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead has NZ$227K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$227K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead. 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.

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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 St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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 St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$227K is below the peer average of NZ$730K.

St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

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Alister Scott
Parish Councillor and Treasurer

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Alister S••••
Parish Councillor and Treasurer
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Anne M•••••••
Parish Councillor
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Jillian W••••
Parish Councillor
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Malcolm W•••••••••
Parish Councillor
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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.2M revenue
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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead This page 77 NZ$226,787 -
Connect Church New Zealand 77 NZ$549,905 -
Chinese Alliance Christian Church 77 NZ$397,560 -
Good News Baptist Church 77 NZ$100,905 -
Dunedin Chinese Methodist Church Trust 77 NZ$292,451 -
Islamic Ahl-ul-Bayt Foundation Of New Zealand 77 NZ$457,218 -
St Andrews Presbyterian Church New Plymouth 77 NZ$294,779 -
Pataua Outdoor Education and Recreation Trust Incorporated 77 NZ$442,544 -
Otangarei Papakainga Limited 77 NZ$615,149 -

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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead

What is St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead?
St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead is a religion 1 based in Christchurch, 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 St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead founded?
St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead was founded in 2015.
Where is St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead trustworthy?
St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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 St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead's registration number?
Registration: CC51964 (New Zealand).
What is St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead's website?
https://www.stmarks.net.nz
Are donations to St. Marks Presbyterian Church Avonhead 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.