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The Wildlife Hospital Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Wildlife Hospital Trust

The protection, treatment and conservation of the wildlife species of NZ.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
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 Wildlife Hospital Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is CC54491. 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$527K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Wildlife Hospital Trust 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 Wildlife Hospital Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 40 Sutcliffe Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Wildlife Hospital Trust has NZ$527K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Wildlife Hospital Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$527K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Wildlife Hospital Trust. 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 Wildlife Hospital Trust 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.

The protection, treatment and conservation of the wildlife species of NZ. The Wildlife Hospital Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The Wildlife Hospital Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$527K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

The Wildlife Hospital Trust 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$100K-NZ$1M
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

DA
Daniel Harmes
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

DA
Daniel H•••••
Trustee
MA
Max S•••
Trustee
NI
Nicola M••••••••
Trustee
SH
Shelagh M•••••
Trustee
SI
Sian S•••••
Chairperson
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Taking care at St. Tiggywinkles - Inside Britain’s pioneering wildlife hospital - British Heritage Travel
Jul 2023
britishheritage.com
Beep the plucky penguin survives suspected barracuda attack - Stuff
Mar 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Christmas money goes to wildlife hospital - ODT
Dec 2019
www.odt.co.nz
'Stroppy' Kiwi on the mend - ODT
Oct 2018
www.odt.co.nz
Busy Wildlife Hospital wrestles with long term funding - RNZ
Jul 2018
www.rnz.co.nz
Highlanders lend hand to hospital - ODT
Apr 2018
www.odt.co.nz
Dunedin wildlife hospital admits its first patients - RNZ
Jan 2018
www.rnz.co.nz
Penguin cookies sold for wildlife hospital - ODT
Mar 2017
www.odt.co.nz
How a Lowly Hedgehog Raised the Bar on Wildlife Care - National Geographic
Dec 2016
www.nationalgeographic.com
Les Stocker obituary - The Guardian
Jul 2016
www.theguardian.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Wildlife Hospital Trust This page 67 NZ$526,595 -
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

Refreshed

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
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
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 Wildlife Hospital Trust

What is The Wildlife Hospital Trust?
The Wildlife Hospital Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The protection, treatment and conservation of the wildlife species of NZ.
When was The Wildlife Hospital Trust founded?
The Wildlife Hospital Trust was founded in 2017.
Where is The Wildlife Hospital Trust located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is The Wildlife Hospital Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Wildlife Hospital Trust trustworthy?
The Wildlife Hospital Trust 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 Wildlife Hospital Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC54491 (New Zealand).
What is The Wildlife Hospital Trust's website?
https://wildlifehospitaldunedin.org.nz
Are donations to The Wildlife Hospital Trust 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.