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The primary objective is to provide education services for the benefit of the community rather than make a financial return.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Canterbury is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC24221. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$380M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
University of Canterbury has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is University Drive, Ilam, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, University of Canterbury has NZ$380M 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.
University of Canterbury is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NZ$380M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for University of Canterbury. 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.
University of Canterbury has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 primary objective is to provide education services for the benefit of the community rather than make a financial return. University of Canterbury is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: University of Canterbury's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$380M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
University of Canterbury 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2018): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
University of Canterbury 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.
University of Canterbury 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (12)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralThousands of Kent students to be swabbed for meningitis bacteria as probe into ‘unusual’ outbreak continues - Kent Online
Parent paparazzi descend on Christchurch as University of Canterbury graduates celebrate years of ‘blood, sweat and tears’ - The Press
IIT Madras partners with University of Canterbury to expand global academic pathways - iitm.ac.in
New Zealand University Rowing Championships 2026 – Women’s Preview - JRN
How did the deadly Kent meningitis outbreak start? - Yahoo News UK
FactCheck: Kent meningitis outbreak: symptoms, vaccines and how it spreads - Channel 4
Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20 - The Guardian
Covid masks and a silent campus: Inside Kent’s ‘worrying’ meningitis B outbreak - The Independent
'It's terrifying': Students fearful over deadly meningitis outbreak as teacher pays emotional tribute to victim - London Evening Standard
University of Canterbury launches search to replace outgoing vice-chancellor - The Press
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- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2018 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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Quick facts about University of Canterbury
- What is University of Canterbury?
- University of Canterbury is a animal welfare 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The primary objective is to provide education services for the benefit of the community rather than make a financial return.
- When was University of Canterbury founded?
- University of Canterbury was founded in 2008.
- Where is University of Canterbury located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is University of Canterbury's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2018 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is University of Canterbury trustworthy?
- University of Canterbury has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 University of Canterbury's registration number?
- Registration: CC24221 (New Zealand).
- What is University of Canterbury's website?
- http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
- Are donations to University of Canterbury 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.