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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.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Victoria University of Wellington with a substantially complete profile.
- 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 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 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 (14 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVictoria University of Wellington is a registered education 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$582M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Victoria University of Wellington's official registration number is CC47181, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Victoria University of Wellington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Victoria University of Wellington is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Victoria University of Wellington has NZ$582M 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 an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Other. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$582M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Victoria University of Wellington 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 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 an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$582M 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): 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.
Victoria University of Wellington 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.
Victoria University of Wellington 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Destructive, screeching kākā win back Wellington - Newsroom
Victoria University of Wellington student enrolment numbers rise again - The Post
Professor Jayasankar Shaw passes away in Wellington - Indian Newslink
Victoria University now ‘with a marae at its heart’ after dawn ceremony - The Post
Emergency services called to Victoria University in Wellington - Stuff
648 Covid cases in Victoria University, Wellington halls - Stuff
Victoria University of Wellington considers name change - Times Higher Education
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 2025 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 11 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 · 2011
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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 Victoria University of Wellington
- What is Victoria University of Wellington?
- Victoria University of Wellington is a education other 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 2025 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is Victoria University of Wellington trustworthy?
- Victoria University of Wellington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong 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.