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We develop and present programmes, projects and events that excite, entertain, educate and inspire writers, readers and thinkers
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GiveRadar's verified records show WORD Christchurch with a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 17 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 29,266 charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (17 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWORD Christchurch is a registered nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC30517. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$477K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
WORD Christchurch's official registration number is CC30517, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
WORD Christchurch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
WORD Christchurch is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, WORD Christchurch has NZ$477K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for WORD Christchurch. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, WORD Christchurch 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.
We develop and present programmes, projects and events that excite, entertain, educate and inspire writers, readers and thinkers WORD Christchurch is registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
WORD Christchurch 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WORD Christchurch 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.
WORD Christchurch 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.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Karen Hao – Empire of AI (or not-so-Open AI): WORD Christchurch - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
“The beauty and magic of everyday life”: Niall Williams – WORD Christchurch - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Christchurch literary festival back in the black ahead of council submission - The Press
Christchurch writers festival WORD may break even after ‘hard graft’ - The Press
Gavin Bishop: WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Talking about Book (Fight) Club: WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
The Front Line High Schools Grand Slam: WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Bring Back Mei! And Rachel Paris, please: at WORD Christchurch 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Quick questions with Erin Harrington – WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Quick questions with Claudia Jardine – WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 8 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about WORD Christchurch
- What is WORD Christchurch?
- WORD Christchurch is a charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We develop and present programmes, projects and events that excite, entertain, educate and inspire writers, readers and thinkers
- When was WORD Christchurch founded?
- WORD Christchurch was founded in 2008.
- Where is WORD Christchurch located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is WORD Christchurch's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is WORD Christchurch trustworthy?
- WORD Christchurch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 WORD Christchurch's registration number?
- Registration: CC30517 (New Zealand).
- What is WORD Christchurch's website?
- http://wordchristchurch.co.nz/
- Are donations to WORD Christchurch 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.