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Victoria University of Wellington

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Victoria University of Wellington

The primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

Victoria University of Wellington is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC47181. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (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$554M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Victoria University of Wellington 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Victoria University of Wellington is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is Hunter Building, Kelburn Parade, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Victoria University of Wellington has NZ$554M 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.

Victoria University of Wellington is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$554M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Victoria University of Wellington. 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.

Victoria University of Wellington 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 primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses. Victoria University of Wellington is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$554M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Victoria University of Wellington 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100M-NZ$1B
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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

AL
Alan Judge
Chair

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan J••••
Chair
BR
Brigitte B•••••••••••••••
Council Member
DA
David M•••••
Council Member
DA
David S•••
Council Member
JA
James T• P•••
Council Member
JO
John A••••
Council member
MA
Mayan S•••••
Council Member
NI
Nicolas S••••
Vice Chancellor
PA
Pania G•••
Council Member
RI
Richard A•••••
Councilor
WI
William B•••••••••••
Council Member
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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

The Long Covid paradox: everywhere but nowhere - Newsroom
May 2026
newsroom.co.nz
Canterbury University escapes global hack by shopping locally - Newsroom
May 2026
newsroom.co.nz
Business confidence reflects reckons and vibes, not facts – study - Newsroom
Apr 2026
newsroom.co.nz
Destructive, screeching kākā win back Wellington - Newsroom
Mar 2026
newsroom.co.nz
Victoria University of Wellington student enrolment numbers rise again - The Post
Mar 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Central bank independence isn’t as simple as NZ debate suggests - Newsroom
Feb 2026
newsroom.co.nz
The most radical thing a leader can do - Newsroom
Sep 2025
newsroom.co.nz
Creative Young Minds Shine At Tournament Of Minds National Final - Scoop - New Zealand News
Sep 2025
auckland.scoop.co.nz
Professor Jayasankar Shaw passes away in Wellington - Indian Newslink
Aug 2025
www.indiannewslink.co.nz
Our history is on life support. Don’t pull the plug. - Newsroom
Aug 2025
newsroom.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$554.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$554.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Victoria University of Wellington This page 67 NZ$554.3 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

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 - 11 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 Victoria University of Wellington

What is Victoria University of Wellington?
Victoria University of Wellington is a animal welfare 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses.
When was Victoria University of Wellington founded?
Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 2011.
Where is Victoria University of Wellington located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Victoria University of Wellington's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is Victoria University of Wellington trustworthy?
Victoria University of Wellington 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 Victoria University of Wellington's registration number?
Registration: CC47181 (New Zealand).
What is Victoria University of Wellington's website?
http://www.wgtn.ac.nz
Are donations to Victoria University of Wellington 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.