Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated
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The Young Men's Christian Association of Central South Island Incorporated is a not-for-profit charitable organisation who delivers education, training and personal development, driver education and training, employment pathways, youth and community development programmes and services within the central South Island. Our mission is to 'foster growth, change and engagement through impactful programmes and initiatives' and our vision is 'to be a beacon of opportunity for people and communities'.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated with a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 18 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 86% of the 6,742 education charities in New Zealand with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (18 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYoung Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated is a registered education nonprofit based in Timaru, 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 CC26739. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated's official registration number is CC26739, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 86/100.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated is located in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated has NZ$5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island 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.
The Young Men's Christian Association of Central South Island Incorporated is a not-for-profit charitable organisation who delivers education, training and personal development, driver education and training, employment pathways, youth and community development programmes and services within the central South Island. Our mission is to 'foster growth, change and engagement through impactful programmes and initiatives' and our vision is 'to be a beacon of opportunity for people and communities'. Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2026): 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.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated 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.
Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated 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).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2026 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2026 on record
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Named leadership · 9 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
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Quick facts about Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated
- What is Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated?
- Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated is a education incorporated society based in Timaru, New Zealand. The Young Men's Christian Association of Central South Island Incorporated is a not-for-profit charitable organisation who delivers education, training and personal development, driver education and training, employment pathways, youth and community development programmes and services within the central South Island. Our mission is to 'foster growth, change and engagement through impactful programmes and initiatives' and our vision is 'to be a beacon of opportunity for people and communities'.
- When was Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated founded?
- Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated was founded in 2008.
- Where is Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated trustworthy?
- Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC26739 (New Zealand).
- What is Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island Incorporated's website?
- http://www.ymcasc.org.nz
- Are donations to Young Men's Christian Association Of Central South Island 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.