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The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North

Provides religious, educational and social services within the boundaries of the Diocese of Palmerston North.

Founded
Headquarters
Palmerston North
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 4 similar religion in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 77

Red flags

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Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North is a registered religion nonprofit based in Palmerston North, 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 CC31757. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for religion charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$21M in annual revenue.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 33 Amesbury Street, Terrace End, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North has NZ$21M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$21M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North 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.

Provides religious, educational and social services within the boundaries of the Diocese of Palmerston North. The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$21M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North 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 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BR
Brian Walsh
Vicar General

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian W••••
Vicar General
IV
Ivan G••••
General Manager
JO
John A••••
Bishop
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$21.5M revenue
FY2023
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NZ$21.5M revenue
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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of … This page 52 NZ$21.5 million -
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Limited 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch 77 NZ$14.5 million -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Wellington 77 NZ$29.0 million -
Presbyterian Support Central 77 NZ$80.1 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2023 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
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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North

What is The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North?
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North is a religion 1 based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Provides religious, educational and social services within the boundaries of the Diocese of Palmerston North.
When was The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North founded?
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North was founded in 2008.
Where is The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North located?
Headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
What is The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North trustworthy?
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North's registration number?
Registration: CC31757 (New Zealand).
What is The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North's website?
https://pndiocese.org.nz
Are donations to The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese Of Palmerston North 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.