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The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)

UFBA serves and represents the interests of 540 fire brigades and fire forces throughout the country, comprising more than 11,000 firefighters.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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 United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is a registered community development 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 CC27476. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$6M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 86 Main Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) has NZ$6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated). 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 United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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.

UFBA serves and represents the interests of 540 fire brigades and fire forces throughout the country, comprising more than 11,000 firefighters. The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) 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

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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

JA
Jason Prendergast
Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Jason P••••••••••
Director
KA
Karl S•••••
Director
KA
Kaye A••••
Director
KE
Kevin I••••
Director
PE
Peter D••••
Director
TH
Thomas T••••••
Director
WI
William B•••••••
Chief Executive Officer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$5.8M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$5.8M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand … This page 75 NZ$5.8 million -
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Oamaru Pacific Island Community Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Community Law Canterbury Te Ture Whanui O Waitaha 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Baywide Community Law Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.8 million -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -
The Community Waikato Trust 77 NZ$1.3 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 - 7 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
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 United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)

What is The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)?
The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) is a community development 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. UFBA serves and represents the interests of 540 fire brigades and fire forces throughout the country, comprising more than 11,000 firefighters.
When was The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) founded?
The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) was founded in 2008.
Where is The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) trustworthy?
The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)'s registration number?
Registration: CC27476 (New Zealand).
What is The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)'s website?
http://www.ufba.org.nz
Are donations to The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) 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.