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Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa

"Upside Youth Mentoring" connects at-risk young people with adult volunteer mentors to build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures through trusted, lasting relationships.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC24572. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for youth development charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$874K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 300 Great South Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa has NZ$874K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$874K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa. 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.

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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.

"Upside Youth Mentoring" connects at-risk young people with adult volunteer mentors to build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures through trusted, lasting relationships. Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$874K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$992K.

Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa 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
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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

FR
Francis Grayson
Treasurer Secretary

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

FR
Francis G••••••
Treasurer Secretary
GR
Gregory L••••••
Chairperson
NI
Nia T•••
Board Member
TO
Todd C•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
How board funding has helped the community - Auckland Council
May 2024
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Congratulations to the Albert-Eden Business Awards winners for 2020 - Auckland Council
Nov 2020
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa This page 65 NZ$874,212 -
Cholmondeley Children's Foundation 77 NZ$270,615 -
Youthline Central North Island Incorporated 77 NZ$775,498 -
Te Aupouri Youth Trust 77 NZ$124,799 -
Youthline Wellington Incorporated 77 NZ$264,684 -
Achieving Change for Children Charitable Trust 77 NZ$190,276 -
Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust 77 NZ$976,623 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington 77 NZ$267,944 -
La Vida Youth Trust 77 NZ$304,964 -

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 - 4 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 Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa

What is Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa?
Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa is a youth development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. "Upside Youth Mentoring" connects at-risk young people with adult volunteer mentors to build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures through trusted, lasting relationships.
When was Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa founded?
Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa was founded in 2008.
Where is Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa trustworthy?
Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa's registration number?
Registration: CC24572 (New Zealand).
What is Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa's website?
http://www.upside.org.nz
Are donations to Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa 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.