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Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated

Mission Statement - The Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is dedicated to the development and education of budgeting skills through community programmes and free advice from a supportive, confidential and culturally aware service via financial members, governance board and other members. Objectives - ٭ Help manage their financial resources more effectively for the benefit of the family unit as whole and for family members individually. ٭ Provide long term management for finances where appropriate. ٭ Promote communication and liason between family budgeting services, local community organisations, local authorities, commercial organisations and individuals in all aspects of family budgeting advice. ٭ Recruit, select and train volunteers for budget advisory work. ٭ Engage promotional and educational activities regarding household/family budgeting, to foster …

Founded
Headquarters
Whanganui
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is a registered education nonprofit based in Whanganui, 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 CC23846. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$199K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is located in Whanganui, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated has NZ$199K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$199K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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.

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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.

Mission Statement - The Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is dedicated to the development and education of budgeting skills through community programmes and free advice from a supportive, confidential and culturally aware service via financial members, governance board and other members. Objectives - ٭ Help manage their financial resources more effectively for the benefit of the family unit as whole and for family members individually. ٭ Provide long term management for finances where appropriate. ٭ Promote communication and liason between family budgeting services, local community organisations, local authorities, commercial organisations and individuals in all aspects of family budgeting advice. ٭ Recruit, select and train volunteers for budget advisory work. ٭... Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$199K is below the peer average of NZ$493K.

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

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Leadership

BA
Barbara Walden
Governance Board Member

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara W•••••
Governance Board Member
BR
Brian M•••••
Governance Board Member
DI
Dick T•••••••
Governance Board Chairman
JO
John G••••••••
Governance Board Treasurer
KA
Kathleen S•••••
Governance Board Member
SH
Shirna M•••••••
Governance Board Member
WA
Warwick B•••••
Governance Board 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

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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated

What is Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated?
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is a education 1 based in Whanganui, New Zealand. Mission Statement - The Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated is dedicated to the development and education of budgeting skills through community programmes and free advice from a supportive, confidential and culturally aware service via financial members, governance board and other members. Objectives - ٭ Help manage their financial resources more effectively for the benefit of the family unit as whole and for family members individually. ٭ Provide long term management for finances where appropriate. ٭ Promote communication and liason between family budgeting services, local community organisations, local authorities, commercial organisations and individuals in all aspects of family budgeting advice. ٭ Recruit, select and train volunteers for budget advisory work. ٭ Engage promotional and educational activities regarding household/family budgeting, to foster public awareness of family budgeting as a means of managing a family's financial resources.
When was Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated founded?
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Whanganui, New Zealand.
What is Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated trustworthy?
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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 Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC23846 (New Zealand).
What is Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated's website?
https://www.wbas.org.nz
Are donations to Whanganui Budget Advisory Service 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.