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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

The core operational activities of RACS include education and training, continuing professional development, advocacy to support surgical standards & health equity and support for members. All have supporting leadership, governance and administrative structures. The principal activities of the College in the course of the year were promoting the study of the science and art of surgery, clinical and scientific research and advocacy to support surgical standards. During the year, there was no significant change in the nature of those activities.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is a registered education nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC42056. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Level 3, 8 Kent Terrace, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. 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 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

The core operational activities of RACS include education and training, continuing professional development, advocacy to support surgical standards & health equity and support for members. All have supporting leadership, governance and administrative structures. The principal activities of the College in the course of the year were promoting the study of the science and art of surgery, clinical and scientific research and advocacy to support surgical standards. During the year, there was no significant change in the nature of those activities. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

BR
Brian Owler
Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian O••••
Director
OW
Owen U••
Director
RA
Raymond S••••
Director
SH
Shane S••••••
Director
SO
Souella C••••••
Director
ST
Stephanie C••••
Chief Executive Officer
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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$11.7M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$11.7M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Professor Kelvin Kong - NAIDOC
May 2023
www.naidoc.org.au
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ President salutes Prof Barry O’Donnell - Irish Medical Times
Feb 2020
www.imt.ie

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons This page 62 NZ$11.7 million -
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Te Hono o ngā Waka Limited 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Family Action 77 NZ$6.2 million -
Wanaka Concert Society Incorporated 77 NZ$28,920 -
Puke Ariki Trust 77 NZ$15,000 -
Creative Waikato 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Friends of North School (Westport) 77 NZ$51,835 -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 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
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 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

What is The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons?
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is a education 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The core operational activities of RACS include education and training, continuing professional development, advocacy to support surgical standards & health equity and support for members. All have supporting leadership, governance and administrative structures. The principal activities of the College in the course of the year were promoting the study of the science and art of surgery, clinical and scientific research and advocacy to support surgical standards. During the year, there was no significant change in the nature of those activities.
When was The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons founded?
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons was founded in 2008.
Where is The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons trustworthy?
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons's registration number?
Registration: CC42056 (New Zealand).
What is The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons's website?
https://www.surgeons.org
Are donations to The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 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.