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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.
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· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Scout Association of New Zealand has a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 2007, it is among the oldest education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (12 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Scout Association of New Zealand is a registered education 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's official registration number is CC10556, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Scout Association of New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 86/100.
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.
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$2M. 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 an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Scout Association of New Zealand is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$16M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2019): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Scout Association of New Zealand is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Scout Association of New Zealand is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2019 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2019 on record
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Named leadership · 8 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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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 education charitable trust 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 60 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.