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Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

Coastguard Wellington is one of the 65 units around New Zealand's coastline and major lakes affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Coastguard (CNZ). CNZ provide governance, operational, financial and administrative support to the unit allowing volunteers to focus their time on where it is needed most - saving lives at sea. Coastguard Wellington assists the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand (RCCNZ) and the New Zealand Police with marine search and rescue incidents, by providing trained volunteers and boats. It also provides non-urgent assistance to the public and Coastguard members.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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

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Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated is a registered community development 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 CC24610. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$215K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Evans Bay Marina, Evans Bay Parade, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated has NZ$215K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$215K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wellington Volunteer Coastguard 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.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated 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.

Coastguard Wellington is one of the 65 units around New Zealand's coastline and major lakes affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Coastguard (CNZ). CNZ provide governance, operational, financial and administrative support to the unit allowing volunteers to focus their time on where it is needed most - saving lives at sea. Coastguard Wellington assists the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand (RCCNZ) and the New Zealand Police with marine search and rescue incidents, by providing trained volunteers and boats. It also provides non-urgent assistance to the public and Coastguard members. Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$215K is below the peer average of NZ$587K.

Wellington Volunteer Coastguard 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
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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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

BL
Blair Malcolm
Elected Member

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BL
Blair M••••••
Elected Member
DA
Daniel D••••••
Elected Member
JA
James G••••••••••
President
JO
Jonathan C•••••••
Elected Member
RI
Richard M••••••••
Vice President
VI
Vicki R••••••
Elected Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.2M revenue
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated This page 77 NZ$215,074 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -
KareKare Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$219,052 -
Tauranga Community Foodbank 77 NZ$842,730 -
Coastguard Bluff Incorporated 77 NZ$357,233 -
Skycity Hamilton Community Trust 77 NZ$889,194 -
Age Concern Wellington Region Trust 77 NZ$539,229 -
Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated 77 NZ$918,129 -

Sources and verification

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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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

What is Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated?
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. Coastguard Wellington is one of the 65 units around New Zealand's coastline and major lakes affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Coastguard (CNZ). CNZ provide governance, operational, financial and administrative support to the unit allowing volunteers to focus their time on where it is needed most - saving lives at sea. Coastguard Wellington assists the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand (RCCNZ) and the New Zealand Police with marine search and rescue incidents, by providing trained volunteers and boats. It also provides non-urgent assistance to the public and Coastguard members.
When was Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated founded?
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated trustworthy?
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated 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 Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC24610 (New Zealand).
What is Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated's website?
http://www.coastguard.nz
Are donations to Wellington Volunteer Coastguard 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.