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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust

Education: promoting and advancing education by undertaking research,providing workshops/courses, events, online resources to help individuals, organizations, communities businesses to understand the effects of climate change and the resulting environmental and economic impacts and adaptation issues Public Benefit: supporting, facilitating proactive local transformational changes in response to climate change that are beneficial at the personal, organisational, community and environmental level

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC58284. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$40K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 46 Hawke Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust has NZ$40K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$40K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics 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 Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust 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 The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics 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.

Education: promoting and advancing education by undertaking research,providing workshops/courses, events, online resources to help individuals, organizations, communities businesses to understand the effects of climate change and the resulting environmental and economic impacts and adaptation issues Public Benefit: supporting, facilitating proactive local transformational changes in response to climate change that are beneficial at the personal, organisational, community and environmental level The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$40K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics 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$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CR
Craig O'Connell
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Craig O••••••••
Trustee
DA
David B•••
Trustee
KY
Kylie C•••••••
Trustee
SI
Simon W••••
Chair of Trustees
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust This page 77 NZ$39,771 -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Tainui School Parent Teachers Association Incorporated 77 NZ$28,251 -
Takapuna Primary School PTA 77 NZ$35,817 -
The Tai Tokerau Artisan Fashion Trust 77 NZ$18,139 -
Rathkeale College Foundation 77 NZ$33,453 -
WOOMB NZ Charitable Trust 77 NZ$81,468 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.

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

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 The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust

What is The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust?
The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Education: promoting and advancing education by undertaking research,providing workshops/courses, events, online resources to help individuals, organizations, communities businesses to understand the effects of climate change and the resulting environmental and economic impacts and adaptation issues Public Benefit: supporting, facilitating proactive local transformational changes in response to climate change that are beneficial at the personal, organisational, community and environmental level
When was The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust founded?
The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust was founded in 2020.
Where is The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust trustworthy?
The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust 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 The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC58284 (New Zealand).
What is The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust's website?
https://www.boee.nz/
Are donations to The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics 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.