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The German Shepherd Rescue Trust

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The German Shepherd Rescue Trust

"1. The objects for which the Trust is established are: 1.1. To promote and further the social well being of the peoples of New Zealand who are of a mind to consider the well being and freedom from cruelty and wellbeing generally of dogs living in New Zealand. 1.2. To foster promote and encourage kindness and understanding of all peoples toward dogs. 1.3. To educate the public in any and all matters concerning the welfare of dogs and to promote responsible dog ownership and to promote better care for dogs in the hope that this will reduce the incidence of dog mistreatment, abandonment and cruelty. 1.4. To rescue of dogs from cruel and irresponsible acts and from euthanasia not considered …

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
micro

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: 76

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 German Shepherd Rescue Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC27372. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$29K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The German Shepherd Rescue 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 German Shepherd Rescue Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 24 Totaravale Drive, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The German Shepherd Rescue Trust has NZ$29K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The German Shepherd Rescue Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$29K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The German Shepherd Rescue 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 German Shepherd Rescue 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 German Shepherd Rescue 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.

"1. The objects for which the Trust is established are: 1.1. To promote and further the social well being of the peoples of New Zealand who are of a mind to consider the well being and freedom from cruelty and wellbeing generally of dogs living in New Zealand. 1.2. To foster promote and encourage kindness and understanding of all peoples toward dogs. 1.3. To educate the public in any and all matters concerning the welfare of dogs and to promote responsible dog ownership and to promote better care for dogs in the hope that this will reduce the incidence of dog mistreatment, abandonment and cruelty. 1.4. To rescue of dogs... The German Shepherd Rescue 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 German Shepherd Rescue Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$29K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.

The German Shepherd Rescue 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BE
Bede Robinson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Bede R•••••••
Trustee
DE
Denise S••••
Trustee
KI
Kim R•••••••
Trustee
SU
Suzanne W••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2025
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Aucklander of the Year: Grant Sharman - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Unsung Heroes: Dog champ has seen untold animal cruelty - NZ Herald
Mar 2009
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The German Shepherd Rescue Trust This page 75 NZ$29,380 -
Born to Run Adventure Racing Charitable Trust 77 NZ$37,984 -
Stray Cats New Zealand Trust 77 NZ$35 -
Stratford Companion Animal Assistance Trust 77 NZ$42,845 -
Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand 75 NZ$32,012 -
Veterinarians For Animal Welfare Aotearoa Limited 75 NZ$70,491 -
Kitty Haven 75 NZ$69,052 -
Diamond Harbour Cat Rescue 75 NZ$7,844 -
Kitty Kingdom 75 NZ$91,458 -

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.
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 German Shepherd Rescue Trust

What is The German Shepherd Rescue Trust?
The German Shepherd Rescue Trust is a social services 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. "1. The objects for which the Trust is established are: 1.1. To promote and further the social well being of the peoples of New Zealand who are of a mind to consider the well being and freedom from cruelty and wellbeing generally of dogs living in New Zealand. 1.2. To foster promote and encourage kindness and understanding of all peoples toward dogs. 1.3. To educate the public in any and all matters concerning the welfare of dogs and to promote responsible dog ownership and to promote better care for dogs in the hope that this will reduce the incidence of dog mistreatment, abandonment and cruelty. 1.4. To rescue of dogs from cruel and irresponsible acts and from euthanasia not considered necessary for medical or animal welfare reasons. 1.5. To provide any dog in need with appropriate and necessary veterinary attention, care and treatment. 1.6. To organise provide or facilitate permanent and non-permanent homing, re-homing, a
When was The German Shepherd Rescue Trust founded?
The German Shepherd Rescue Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The German Shepherd Rescue Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The German Shepherd Rescue Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is The German Shepherd Rescue Trust trustworthy?
The German Shepherd Rescue 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 German Shepherd Rescue Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC27372 (New Zealand).
What is The German Shepherd Rescue Trust's website?
http://www.gsdrescue.org.nz
Are donations to The German Shepherd Rescue 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.