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Tait Contel Charitable Trust

Animal Welfare Christchurch Reg CC32220 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Tait Contel Charitable Trust

To hold funds to devote or apply to any charitable purpose in NZ as determined from time to time. The current focus of the trust is assisting educational and research organisations.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
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

Tait Contel Charitable Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC32220. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$31M in annual revenue.

Tait Contel Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Tait Contel Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 76 Victoria Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Tait Contel Charitable Trust has NZ$31M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tait Contel Charitable Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$31M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

Tait Contel Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Tait Contel Charitable Trust 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.

To hold funds to devote or apply to any charitable purpose in NZ as determined from time to time. The current focus of the trust is assisting educational and research organisations. Tait Contel Charitable Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Tait Contel Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$31M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Tait Contel Charitable 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

CH
Charlotte Walshe
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

CH
Charlotte W•••••
Trustee
DA
David C••••
Trustee
WI
William C••••••
Trustee
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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

Tait finally crosses the finish line in buying radio services play Vital - The Post
Sep 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$31.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$31.5M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Tait Contel Charitable Trust This page 55 NZ$31.5 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Tait Contel Charitable Trust

What is Tait Contel Charitable Trust?
Tait Contel Charitable Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To hold funds to devote or apply to any charitable purpose in NZ as determined from time to time. The current focus of the trust is assisting educational and research organisations.
When was Tait Contel Charitable Trust founded?
Tait Contel Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Tait Contel Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Tait Contel Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Tait Contel Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Tait Contel Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Tait Contel Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC32220 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Tait Contel Charitable 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.