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Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated

Promote rail modelling to our community.

Founded
Headquarters
Wanganui
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 76

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wanganui, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC42651. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$6K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated is located in Wanganui, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 70A Alma Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated has NZ$6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$6K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated. 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.

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.

Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated 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
Under NZ$10K
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BL
Blair Jordan
Vice President.

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BL
Blair J•••••
Vice President.
LE
Leslie R••••
Committee Member
ME
Melanie M••••••
Secretary/Treasurer
PA
Paul J•••••
Committee Member
PA
Paul M••••••
President
PA
Paul R•••••••
Committee Member
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

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Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated This page 72 NZ$5,605 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated

What is Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated?
Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated is a science & technology 1 based in Wanganui, New Zealand. Promote rail modelling to our community.
When was Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated founded?
Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated was founded in 2009.
Where is Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wanganui, New Zealand.
What is Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated trustworthy?
Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC42651 (New Zealand).
What is Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated's website?
https://wanganuimodelrailwayandengineeringsocietyinc.weebly.com
Are donations to Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society Incorporated 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.