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The Royal Society of New Zealand

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Royal Society of New Zealand

The object of the Society is the advancement and promotion in New Zealand of science, technology and the humanities.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

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 Royal Society of New Zealand is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC38796. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$10M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Royal Society of New Zealand 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 Royal Society of New Zealand is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 11 Turnbull Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Royal Society of New Zealand has NZ$10M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Royal Society of New Zealand is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$10M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Royal Society of New Zealand. 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 Society of New Zealand 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.

The object of the Society is the advancement and promotion in New Zealand of science, technology and the humanities. The Royal Society of New Zealand is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: The Royal Society of New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$10M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

The Royal Society of New Zealand 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Christine Kenney
Councillor

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Christine K•••••
Councillor
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Edwin H••••
Chief Operating Officer
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Elizabeth H•••••••
Councillor
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Erena W••••••
Councillor
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James C••••
Councillor
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Jane H••••••
Councillor
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Jennifer P••••••
Councillor
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Stephen M••
Councillor
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William R••••••••
Councillor
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$9.8M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$9.8M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Royal Society of New Zealand This page 77 NZ$9.8 million -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoors Education Trust 77 NZ$6.8 million -
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island … 77 NZ$4.3 million -
Whanganui Regional Museum Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Rotorua Childcare Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Road Safety Education Limited 77 NZ$2.6 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 - 9 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Royal Society of New Zealand

What is The Royal Society of New Zealand?
The Royal Society of New Zealand is a animal welfare 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The object of the Society is the advancement and promotion in New Zealand of science, technology and the humanities.
When was The Royal Society of New Zealand founded?
The Royal Society of New Zealand was founded in 2009.
Where is The Royal Society of New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is The Royal Society of New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The Royal Society of New Zealand trustworthy?
The Royal Society of New Zealand 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 Royal Society of New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC38796 (New Zealand).
What is The Royal Society of New Zealand's website?
https://royalsociety.org.nz/
Are donations to The Royal Society of New Zealand 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.