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Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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

Wellington 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CR
Craig Shepherd
trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

CR
Craig S•••••••
trustee
JO
Joann J••••••
Trustee
JU
Julie S•••••
trustee
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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

Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Wildlife charity under investigation over alleged animal welfare breaches - The Post
Jun 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions - NZ Herald
Jun 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Bird rehabilitation trust founder assaulted three women - The Post
Dec 2024
www.thepost.co.nz
Woman saves muscovy duck from uncertain fate at Basin Reserve - RNZ
Jul 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Buy a plant, save a bird: the bird rehab trust funded by native plant sales - Stuff
Jul 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
More native birds landing in hands of Wellington charity - RNZ
Jan 2021
www.rnz.co.nz
Tūī give Wellingtonians something to celebrate - Stuff
Jan 2021
www.stuff.co.nz
Native plant sale to help Wellington's rescued feathered friends - Stuff
Jul 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
Thomas the blind bisexual goose and lover Henry the swan honoured with plaque - PinkNews
Dec 2018
www.thepinknews.com
Gay couple Thomas the goose and Henry the swan could live on forever as a bronze statue - PinkNews
Aug 2018
www.thepinknews.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust This page 72 NZ$152,397 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

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 - 3 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
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

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 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.