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Tikorangi Playcentre

Waitara, Taranaki Reg: CC40067 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Tikorangi Playcentre

Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families growing together. Playcentre is for all tamariki from 0-6 years. Tikorangi Playcentre is the only Early Childhood Education Service in its area providing a rich learning environment and supports children and their families and empowers them to learn, play and grow together in our small community. We are a parent co-operative providing friendship, support and free early childhood education to parents through our Playcentre education structure. Playcentre works alongside our local school and other community groups and entities and the skills learned by parents are transferrable to the home environment, other community groups and the work place. Children who attend our playcentre have a strong sense of their community that surrounds them and they know …

Founded
Headquarters
Waitara, Taranaki
Foundation type
Incorporated Society
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2017, which is 9 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tikorangi Playcentre has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2017. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 58 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (9 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tikorangi Playcentre is a registered education nonprofit based in Waitara, Taranaki, 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 CC40067. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 58/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$24K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tikorangi Playcentre's official registration number is CC40067, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Tikorangi Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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.

Tikorangi Playcentre is located in Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tikorangi Playcentre has NZ$24K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tikorangi Playcentre is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$24K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tikorangi Playcentre. 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, Tikorangi Playcentre 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.

Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families growing together. Playcentre is for all tamariki from 0-6 years. Tikorangi Playcentre is the only Early Childhood Education Service in its area providing a rich learning environment and supports children and their families and empowers them to learn, play and grow together in our small community. We are a parent co-operative providing friendship, support and free early childhood education to parents through our Playcentre education structure. Playcentre works alongside our local school and other community groups and entities and the skills learned by parents are transferrable to the home environment, other community groups and the work place. Children who attend our playcentre have a strong... Tikorangi Playcentre is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$24K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Tikorangi Playcentre 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
Source: nz_charities (FY2017) why this matters
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Filing history

9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2017): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010, FY2009.
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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

From FY2017 filing

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Jackie W••••••••
Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2017 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2017 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tikorangi Playcentre

What is Tikorangi Playcentre?
Tikorangi Playcentre is a education incorporated society based in Waitara, New Zealand. Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families growing together. Playcentre is for all tamariki from 0-6 years. Tikorangi Playcentre is the only Early Childhood Education Service in its area providing a rich learning environment and supports children and their families and empowers them to learn, play and grow together in our small community. We are a parent co-operative providing friendship, support and free early childhood education to parents through our Playcentre education structure. Playcentre works alongside our local school and other community groups and entities and the skills learned by parents are transferrable to the home environment, other community groups and the work place. Children who attend our playcentre have a strong sense of their community that surrounds them and they know they have a place. Friendships made at Playcentre and skill learned can last a life time and strengthen our community as a whole.
When was Tikorangi Playcentre founded?
Tikorangi Playcentre was founded in 2008.
Where is Tikorangi Playcentre located?
Headquartered in Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand.
What is Tikorangi Playcentre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2017 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Tikorangi Playcentre trustworthy?
Tikorangi Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Tikorangi Playcentre's registration number?
Registration: CC40067 (New Zealand).
What is Tikorangi Playcentre's website?
http://www.playcentre.org.nz
Are donations to Tikorangi Playcentre 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.