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The Scout Association of New Zealand

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About The Scout Association of New Zealand

To encourage the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society. The method of achieving this aim is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. The principles and practice of the Association are founded on the Scout Promise and the Scout Law.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2019, which is 7 years ago.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Scout Association of New Zealand is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10556. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for youth development charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$16M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Scout Association of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Scout Association of New Zealand is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 1 Kaiwharawhara Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Scout Association of New Zealand has NZ$16M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Scout Association of New Zealand is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$16M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Scout Association of New Zealand. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

The Scout Association of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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.

To encourage the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society. The method of achieving this aim is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. The principles and practice of the Association are founded on the Scout Promise and the Scout Law. The Scout Association of New Zealand is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: The Scout Association of New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$16M is well above the peer average of NZ$992K.

The Scout Association 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2019) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2019): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2019, FY2019.
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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

CH
Christopher Wilson
Chief Executive

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christopher W•••••
Chief Executive
EM
Emma B••••••
Board member
GE
Georgina H•••••••
Board Member
LI
Liam H•••••
Board member
ME
Melanie S••••••
Board member
MI
Michelle U•••••••
National Chair
OL
Olivia B•••••
Board Member
RA
Raani K••••••••
National Commissioner
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Scout group's cooked kai making 'huge difference' to community - Otago Daily Times
Sep 2025
www.odt.co.nz
The Dead C - Muzic.NZ
Mar 2025
www.muzic.nz
Flight Of The Conchords - Muzic.NZ
Feb 2025
www.muzic.nz
The Brunettes - Muzic.NZ
Feb 2025
www.muzic.nz
Australia wallop New Zealand for second U18 Asia Cup title - FIBA
Sep 2024
www.fiba.basketball
Australia Qualifies for FIBA U19 World Cup - Basketball Australia
Sep 2024
www.australia.basketball
Ridden: Indian Scout lineup gets a long-awaited upgrade - Driven Car Guide
Apr 2024
www.drivencarguide.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$16.0M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$16.0M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
2016 Indian Scout cruiser review - webBikeWorld
Sep 2015
www.webbikeworld.com
America's Cup, Russell Coutts: The Man Who Would Be Blamed - WSJ
Sep 2013
www.wsj.com

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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Scout Association of New Zealand This page 44 NZ$16.0 million -
Cholmondeley Children's Foundation 77 NZ$270,615 -
Key Assets NZ Limited 77 NZ$8.5 million -
Youthline Central North Island Incorporated 77 NZ$775,498 -
Living Violence Free - Te Noho Riri Kore … 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Tuakiri Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Fata Letoa Foundation 77 NZ$32,205 -
Te Aupouri Youth Trust 77 NZ$124,799 -
Youthline Wellington Incorporated 77 NZ$264,684 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2019 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 8 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 Scout Association of New Zealand

What is The Scout Association of New Zealand?
The Scout Association of New Zealand is a youth development 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To encourage the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society. The method of achieving this aim is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. The principles and practice of the Association are founded on the Scout Promise and the Scout Law.
When was The Scout Association of New Zealand founded?
The Scout Association of New Zealand was founded in 2007.
Where is The Scout Association of New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is The Scout Association of New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is The Scout Association of New Zealand trustworthy?
The Scout Association of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Scout Association of New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC10556 (New Zealand).
What is The Scout Association of New Zealand's website?
https://www.scouts.nz
Are donations to The Scout Association 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.