GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.
Visit www.octopus.org.nzAbout Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board
To create and operate a non-profit, community-supported marine conservation centre aiming to stimulate interest in, increase knowledge of and promote guardianship of local, national, and global marine environments through innovative live exhibits, public education programmes, and community-initiated projects;• To expose the general public to the rich diversity of marine life living on the Wellington South Coast;• To stimulate the interest of pre-school and school age children in science in general and marine science in particular; • To instil community awareness of local, national and international conservation issues related to the marine environment including over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution and habitat destruction.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in New ZealandRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWellington Marine Conservation Trust Board is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC23598. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$233K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 213, The Esplanade, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board has NZ$233K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board 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$233K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board. 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 Marine Conservation Trust Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board 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.
To create and operate a non-profit, community-supported marine conservation centre aiming to stimulate interest in, increase knowledge of and promote guardianship of local, national, and global marine environments through innovative live exhibits, public education programmes, and community-initiated projects;• To expose the general public to the rich diversity of marine life living on the Wellington South Coast;• To stimulate the interest of pre-school and school age children in science in general and marine science in particular; • To instil community awareness of local, national and international conservation issues related to the marine environment including over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution and habitat destruction. Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$233K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.
Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board 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.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board 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 Marine Conservation Trust Board 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment
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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Wellington Marine Conservation Tru…?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board
- What is Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board?
- Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board is a social services 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. To create and operate a non-profit, community-supported marine conservation centre aiming to stimulate interest in, increase knowledge of and promote guardianship of local, national, and global marine environments through innovative live exhibits, public education programmes, and community-initiated projects;• To expose the general public to the rich diversity of marine life living on the Wellington South Coast;• To stimulate the interest of pre-school and school age children in science in general and marine science in particular; • To instil community awareness of local, national and international conservation issues related to the marine environment including over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution and habitat destruction.
- When was Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board founded?
- Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board was founded in 2008.
- Where is Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board trustworthy?
- Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board's registration number?
- Registration: CC23598 (New Zealand).
- What is Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board's website?
- http://www.octopus.org.nz
- Are donations to Wellington Marine Conservation Trust Board 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.