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The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust

To restore, to as natural a state as possible, a functioning ecosystem in the Brook Catchment (Nelson) with a corridor to the city. To control or eliminate pests from the core area of the Sanctuary. To create an educational resource. To create positive visitor experiences. To develop employment and training opportunities. To reintroduce lost species back into the Sanctuary. To generally do or perform such acts , matters or things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the foregoing objectives.

Founded
Headquarters
Nelson
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international 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 Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Nelson, 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 CC32934. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust is located in Nelson, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 651 Brook Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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 Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To restore, to as natural a state as possible, a functioning ecosystem in the Brook Catchment (Nelson) with a corridor to the city. To control or eliminate pests from the core area of the Sanctuary. To create an educational resource. To create positive visitor experiences. To develop employment and training opportunities. To reintroduce lost species back into the Sanctuary. To generally do or perform such acts , matters or things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the foregoing objectives. The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

BR
Brian Olorenshaw
trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian O•••••••••
trustee
CH
Christine H•••
Trustee
DE
Deryk M••••
Trustee
JO
Joanne H•••••••
Trustee
MA
Maurice W••••••••
Treasurer
MI
Michael G•••••
Trust Chair
SE
Serean G••••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$1.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Brook Sanctuary to breathe new life into holiday park - Stuff
Apr 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
South Island tīeke adjust to life on mainland after absence of 'hundreds of years' - RNZ
Aug 2021
www.rnz.co.nz
Court of Appeal Decision to Dismiss Stay of Execution of Judgement on Additional Woman MP - Samoa Global News
May 2021
samoaglobalnews.com
Bridge gifted to Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust - Our Nelson
Mar 2021
our.nelson.govt.nz
Brook Sanctuary founder leaves lasting legacy - Our Nelson
Jan 2021
our.nelson.govt.nz
Natureland and Brook Sanctuary miss out on council funding bids - Stuff
Jun 2019
www.stuff.co.nz
The school of music, Brook Sanctuary ask for more council funding - Stuff
May 2019
www.stuff.co.nz
Dun Mountain Trail repairs continue - Our Nelson
Apr 2019
our.nelson.govt.nz
The science and ethics of using poison to protect wildlife in the Brook Sanctuary - Stuff
May 2017
www.stuff.co.nz
Wasp Wipeout: Frequently asked questions - Stuff
Dec 2016
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust This page 77 NZ$1.7 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Nelson Environment Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Waahi Whaanui Trust 77 NZ$5.6 million -
Innovative Waste Kaikoura Limited 77 NZ$3.0 million -
Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Landcare Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Karori Sanctuary Trust 77 NZ$8.8 million -

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 - 7 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 The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust

What is The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust?
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust is a international 0 based in Nelson, New Zealand. To restore, to as natural a state as possible, a functioning ecosystem in the Brook Catchment (Nelson) with a corridor to the city. To control or eliminate pests from the core area of the Sanctuary. To create an educational resource. To create positive visitor experiences. To develop employment and training opportunities. To reintroduce lost species back into the Sanctuary. To generally do or perform such acts , matters or things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the foregoing objectives.
When was The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust founded?
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust located?
Headquartered in Nelson, New Zealand.
What is The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust trustworthy?
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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 Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC32934 (New Zealand).
What is The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust's website?
http://www.brooksanctuary.org.nz
Are donations to The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary 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.