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The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated

Our mission is to advance the welfare of all animals on Waiheke Island by: Preventing cruelty to animals Alleviating suffering of animals Promoting our policies through education and advocacy

Founded
Headquarters
Waiheke Island
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
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 Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated is a registered social services nonprofit based in Waiheke Island, 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 CC23233. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$356K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated is located in Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 85 Ocean Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated has NZ$356K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$356K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals 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 Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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.

Our mission is to advance the welfare of all animals on Waiheke Island by: Preventing cruelty to animals Alleviating suffering of animals Promoting our policies through education and advocacy The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$356K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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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

KE
Kerry Newnham
Chair

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

KE
Kerry N••••••
Chair
LY
Lynley J••••••
Deputy Chairperson
PE
Pete I••••••••
Treasurer
SH
Sheila M•••••
Committee Member
SU
Sue D••••••
Committee Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.4M revenue
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of … This page 67 NZ$356,026 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 5 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

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 Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated

What is The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated?
The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated is a social services 1 based in Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Our mission is to advance the welfare of all animals on Waiheke Island by: Preventing cruelty to animals Alleviating suffering of animals Promoting our policies through education and advocacy
When was The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated founded?
The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
What is The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated trustworthy?
The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC23233 (New Zealand).
What is The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals Incorporated's website?
https://www.wisca.co.nz
Are donations to The Waiheke Island Society for the Care of Animals 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.