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The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust

The Animal Sanctuary is an animal refuge that provides a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, rehabilitates and rehomes hens from commercial egg farms, and cares for injured and orphaned native birds. We are based in Matakana, north of Auckland, New Zealand.

Founded
Headquarters
Warkworth
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Warkworth, 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 CC26477. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$221K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust is located in Warkworth, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 441 Govan Wilson Road, RD 5, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust has NZ$221K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$221K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Animal Sanctuary Charitable 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.

The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 The Animal Sanctuary 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.

The Animal Sanctuary is an animal refuge that provides a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, rehabilitates and rehomes hens from commercial egg farms, and cares for injured and orphaned native birds. We are based in Matakana, north of Auckland, New Zealand. The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$221K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

The Animal Sanctuary 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$100K-NZ$1M
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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

DA
Dan Brenninkmeyer
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Dan B••••••••••••
Trustee
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Michael D••••
Trustee
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Shawn B•••••
Trustee
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Yanina S••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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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 social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust This page 75 NZ$221,163 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

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 The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust

What is The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust?
The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust is a social services 0 based in Warkworth, New Zealand. The Animal Sanctuary is an animal refuge that provides a safe haven for abused and neglected animals, rehabilitates and rehomes hens from commercial egg farms, and cares for injured and orphaned native birds. We are based in Matakana, north of Auckland, New Zealand.
When was The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust founded?
The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Warkworth, New Zealand.
What is The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust trustworthy?
The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC26477 (New Zealand).
What is The Animal Sanctuary Charitable Trust's website?
http://www.animalsanctuary.co.nz
Are donations to The Animal Sanctuary 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.