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To provide care and rehabilitation for sick, and injured and orphaned birds: To promote public awareness in rehabilitating birds and to enhance links and cooperation with similar groups, native bird management organisations and animal welfare organisations within New Zealand. To improve the standard of care for birds and other animals by attaining further knowledge and information, and to acquire and provide adequate facilities and equipment. To encourage the sharing and coordination of knowledge and experience that exists within the various bird management and animal care organisations so that these resources are readily available to those who need them.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC43841. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$152K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 583 Ohariu Valley Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust has NZ$152K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$152K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust. 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.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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. 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.
To provide care and rehabilitation for sick, and injured and orphaned birds: To promote public awareness in rehabilitating birds and to enhance links and cooperation with similar groups, native bird management organisations and animal welfare organisations within New Zealand. To improve the standard of care for birds and other animals by attaining further knowledge and information, and to acquire and provide adequate facilities and equipment. To encourage the sharing and coordination of knowledge and experience that exists within the various bird management and animal care organisations so that these resources are readily available to those who need them. Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$152K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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.
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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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NeutralWildlife charity under investigation over alleged animal welfare breaches - The Post
'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions - NZ Herald
Bird rehabilitation trust founder assaulted three women - The Post
Woman saves muscovy duck from uncertain fate at Basin Reserve - RNZ
Buy a plant, save a bird: the bird rehab trust funded by native plant sales - Stuff
More native birds landing in hands of Wellington charity - RNZ
Tūī give Wellingtonians something to celebrate - Stuff
Native plant sale to help Wellington's rescued feathered friends - Stuff
Thomas the blind bisexual goose and lover Henry the swan honoured with plaque - PinkNews
Gay couple Thomas the goose and Henry the swan could live on forever as a bronze statue - PinkNews
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Quick facts about Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust
- What is Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust?
- Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust is a social services 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To provide care and rehabilitation for sick, and injured and orphaned birds: To promote public awareness in rehabilitating birds and to enhance links and cooperation with similar groups, native bird management organisations and animal welfare organisations within New Zealand. To improve the standard of care for birds and other animals by attaining further knowledge and information, and to acquire and provide adequate facilities and equipment. To encourage the sharing and coordination of knowledge and experience that exists within the various bird management and animal care organisations so that these resources are readily available to those who need them.
- When was Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust founded?
- Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust was founded in 2010.
- Where is Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust trustworthy?
- Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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 Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC43841 (New Zealand).
- What is Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust's website?
- http://www.wbrt.org.nz
- Are donations to Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust 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.