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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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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show University of Canterbury with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2018. 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
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of Canterbury is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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. 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$380M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
University of Canterbury's official registration number is CC24221, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
University of Canterbury 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.
University of Canterbury is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
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 an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Other. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, University of Canterbury 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.
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 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$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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2018): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2018 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
University of Canterbury Students’ Association admits wrongdoing over mass student food poisoning - The Press
Video shows scuffle at University of Canterbury pro-Palestine protest - The Press
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
University of Canterbury launches search to replace outgoing vice-chancellor - The Press
Canterbury Christ Church University launches midwifery course - BBC
University of Canterbury project could solve VR’s biggest problem - The Press
Video shows scuffle at University of Canterbury pro-Palestine protest - Stuff
WATCH: Video shows scuffle at University of Canterbury pro-Palestine protest - Stuff
Engineering degree draws University of Canterbury graduate into magnetic new role - Stuff
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- 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
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2018 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of Canterbury
- What is University of Canterbury?
- University of Canterbury is a education other 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, Canterbury, 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 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 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.