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YMCA Central Incorporated

Youth Development Lower Hutt Reg CC21628 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
50/100 · methodology

About YMCA Central Incorporated

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through investing in the next generation

Founded
Headquarters
Lower Hutt
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
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

YMCA Central Incorporated is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Lower Hutt, 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 CC21628. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for youth development charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$8M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

YMCA Central 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

YMCA Central Incorporated is located in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 67 Pilmuir Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, YMCA Central Incorporated has NZ$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$992K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

YMCA Central Incorporated is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

YMCA Central Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through investing in the next generation YMCA Central Incorporated is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: YMCA Central Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$8M is well above the peer average of NZ$992K.

YMCA Central 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2022.
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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

CH
Christopher Russell
Board Member

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christopher R••••••
Board Member
EI
Eileen B•••••
Board Member
MU
Murray C••••
Board Member
NI
Nick E••••
Board Member
RI
Richard L••••
Board Member
SA
Sam A•••••••
Board Director
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Form filed
NZ$7.8M revenue
FY2022
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NZ$7.8M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
YMCA Central Incorporated This page 50 NZ$7.8 million -
Key Assets NZ Limited 77 NZ$8.5 million -
Living Violence Free - Te Noho Riri Kore … 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Tuakiri Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Youth Pathways 77 NZ$1.8 million -
Otago Youth Wellness Trust 77 NZ$2.6 million -
YouthLaw Aotearoa Incorporated 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Christian Youth Camps Incorporated 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa 77 NZ$3.7 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 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

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 YMCA Central Incorporated

What is YMCA Central Incorporated?
YMCA Central Incorporated is a youth development 1 based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities through investing in the next generation
When was YMCA Central Incorporated founded?
YMCA Central Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is YMCA Central Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
What is YMCA Central Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is YMCA Central Incorporated trustworthy?
YMCA Central 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 YMCA Central Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC21628 (New Zealand).
What is YMCA Central Incorporated's website?
https://www.ycentral.nz
Are donations to YMCA Central 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.