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Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated

Wellington Reg: CC26785 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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About Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated

WWR's vision is all women & children living free from fear and violence. Our mission is to provide intervention, prevention and advocacy for all women and children experiencing domestic violence. WWR provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. We walk alongside women and empower them to make safe decisions for their future. We will refer to other agencies as required and advocate with services. We provide women and their children with the option of a safe place to stay, and also support women and their children in the community. We operate a community office and a 24-hour crisis telephone line.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
Incorporated Society
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2018, which is 8 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 10 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2018. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 50 is below most of the 1,939 social services charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (10 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 99% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated 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 CC26785. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$650K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated's official registration number is CC26785, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 86/100.

Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated has NZ$650K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$650K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

WWR's vision is all women & children living free from fear and violence. Our mission is to provide intervention, prevention and advocacy for all women and children experiencing domestic violence. WWR provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. We walk alongside women and empower them to make safe decisions for their future. We will refer to other agencies as required and advocate with services. We provide women and their children with the option of a safe place to stay, and also support women and their children in the community. We operate a community office and a 24-hour crisis telephone line. Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated 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: Its annual revenue of NZ$650K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.

Wellington Womens Refuge Group 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2018): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010, FY2009.
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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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2018
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NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2017
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NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2016
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NZ$0.5M revenue
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NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2014
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NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2013
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NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2012
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NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2011
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NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2010
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NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2009
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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services this charity 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2018 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2018 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated

What is Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated?
Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated is a social services incorporated society based in Wellington, New Zealand. WWR's vision is all women & children living free from fear and violence. Our mission is to provide intervention, prevention and advocacy for all women and children experiencing domestic violence. WWR provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. We walk alongside women and empower them to make safe decisions for their future. We will refer to other agencies as required and advocate with services. We provide women and their children with the option of a safe place to stay, and also support women and their children in the community. We operate a community office and a 24-hour crisis telephone line.
When was Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated founded?
Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2018 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated trustworthy?
Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Womens Refuge Group Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC26785 (New Zealand).
What is Wellington Womens Refuge Group Incorporated's website?
https://www.wellingtonwomensrefuge.co.nz
Are donations to Wellington Womens Refuge Group 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.