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Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation

Vision: Whakamana survivors of sexual harm on their healing journey Purpose: Reducing the impact of sexual abuse on our whanau and communities. We provide a safe and empathetic space for survivors to talk about their experiences and receive counselling and or social work support, 24/7 crisis support and Justice Support Advocacy. We operate out of our main office in Wellington, a Porirua office, and a part time office in Kapiti. We have been operating since 1985 and are a trusted and valued partner in the sexual violence specialist support sector.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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 Sexual Abuse Help Foundation is a registered human 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 CC26255. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$3M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is L1 120 Featherston Street, Manners Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation has NZ$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$916K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation. 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 Sexual Abuse Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.

Vision: Whakamana survivors of sexual harm on their healing journey Purpose: Reducing the impact of sexual abuse on our whanau and communities. We provide a safe and empathetic space for survivors to talk about their experiences and receive counselling and or social work support, 24/7 crisis support and Justice Support Advocacy. We operate out of our main office in Wellington, a Porirua office, and a part time office in Kapiti. We have been operating since 1985 and are a trusted and valued partner in the sexual violence specialist support sector. Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3M is well above the peer average of NZ$916K.

Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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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

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Bridget Cowles
Board member

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

BR
Bridget C•••••
Board member
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Heidi C••••••
Board member
KA
Kathy M••••••
Trustee
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Rebecca C•••••
Board Trustee
SA
Sarah T•••••••
Board member
SA
Sara P•••••••
Chair
SU
Susan W•••
Chief Executive
TE
Teresa S••••••
Board member
ZO
Zoe G••••••••
Treasurer Board member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$2.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$2.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
It’s 2022 and NZ law still doesn’t define what consent is - 1News
Aug 2022
www.1news.co.nz
'Move this off social media': 12 detectives investigate sex assault allegations against Wellington musicians - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
#MeToo surge: ACC now dealing with 21 rape/sexual violence claims a day - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
New Zealand's largest-ever crime survey finds under-reporting, likely victims of crime - Stuff
May 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
Sexual assault survivor on why women don't always speak up - RNZ
Feb 2020
www.rnz.co.nz
Dear Prime Minister: Please stop punishing beneficiaries in relationships - The Spinoff
Dec 2019
thespinoff.co.nz
Sexual violence law changes 'long overdue' - RNZ
Nov 2019
www.rnz.co.nz
Winston Peters says inquiry to be held into appointment of top cop Wally Haumaha - Stuff
Jun 2018
www.stuff.co.nz
Investigation launched over rape comments made by Wellington College students - Stuff
Mar 2017
www.stuff.co.nz
Sex abuse register under fire from support groups - RNZ
Nov 2015
www.rnz.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other human services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation This page 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Central Lakes Family Services Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Food Network Limited 77 NZ$7.7 million -
New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust 77 NZ$4.8 million -
Manchester House Social Services Society Incorporated 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Mangere East Family Service Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Te Manawa Family Services Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6.3 million -
All Heart NZ Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.9 million -

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 - 9 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
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 Sexual Abuse Help Foundation

What is Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation?
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation is a human services 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. Vision: Whakamana survivors of sexual harm on their healing journey Purpose: Reducing the impact of sexual abuse on our whanau and communities. We provide a safe and empathetic space for survivors to talk about their experiences and receive counselling and or social work support, 24/7 crisis support and Justice Support Advocacy. We operate out of our main office in Wellington, a Porirua office, and a part time office in Kapiti. We have been operating since 1985 and are a trusted and valued partner in the sexual violence specialist support sector.
When was Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation founded?
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation was founded in 2008.
Where is Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation trustworthy?
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Sexual Abuse Help Foundation's registration number?
Registration: CC26255 (New Zealand).
What is Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation's website?
https://www.wellingtonhelp.org.nz
Are donations to Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation 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.