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Youth Pathways

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Youth Pathways

The objective of the Youth Pathways Programme is to reduce or eliminate offending for young people in Canterbury, and to meet specific goals and objectives within an Individual Development Plan to work towards a healthy transition towards independence. We work closely with the young person and their family/whānau to develop a plan specific to the needs of that young person. With a focus on integrating the young person into their community and to ensure acceptance and a place in society.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
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: 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

Youth Pathways is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is CC53435. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Youth Pathways 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 youth development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Youth Pathways is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 22 Disraeli Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Youth Pathways has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Youth Pathways is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Youth Pathways. 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.

Youth Pathways 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. Visit the Youth Pathways profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The objective of the Youth Pathways Programme is to reduce or eliminate offending for young people in Canterbury, and to meet specific goals and objectives within an Individual Development Plan to work towards a healthy transition towards independence. We work closely with the young person and their family/whānau to develop a plan specific to the needs of that young person. With a focus on integrating the young person into their community and to ensure acceptance and a place in society. Youth Pathways is classified as a youth development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among youth development charities registered in New Zealand: Youth Pathways's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$992K.

Youth Pathways 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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
Chao-Chung Wu
Board Member

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chao-Chung W•
Board Member
GA
Gary L•••••
Board Member
KA
Katarina M•••••
Board member
PE
Peter C•••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Christian Hermansen: Speedway offers speed, family and future talent - Pacific Media Network
May 2026
pmn.co.nz
The Armory College Prep provides youth pathways to achievement - New York Amsterdam News
Apr 2026
amsterdamnews.com
Youth Pathways Journey - Devon Wildlife Trust
Apr 2026
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Partners with Vectorply Corporation to Expand Youth Pathways into Registered Apprentice
Mar 2026
adol.alabama.gov
Delaware Holds Career Fair to Expand Youth Pathways and State Employment Opportunities - State of Delaware News (.gov)
Feb 2026
news.delaware.gov
Taking the youth pathways trail with Farm Bureau - Ohio Farm Bureau
Feb 2026
ofbf.org
Identifying gender inequalities in pathways to political participation: a large-N QCA framework - Nature
Feb 2026
www.nature.com
NBA Foundation Announces Round 16 Grants Championing Creative Futures and Workforce Readiness - NBA
Jan 2026
www.nba.com
The Moscow Oblast School Stabbing: Digital Rehearsal, Gaming Communities, and Youth Pathways to Violence - Global Networ
Jan 2026
gnet-research.org
Form filed
NZ$1.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
AFL Vanuatu launches youth pathways with U15 tournament - Vanuatu Daily Post
Dec 2025
www.dailypost.vu

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Peer charities

Other youth development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Youth Pathways This page 77 NZ$1.8 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 -
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 -
Ola le Ola Aotearoa Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 Youth Pathways

What is Youth Pathways?
Youth Pathways is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The objective of the Youth Pathways Programme is to reduce or eliminate offending for young people in Canterbury, and to meet specific goals and objectives within an Individual Development Plan to work towards a healthy transition towards independence. We work closely with the young person and their family/whānau to develop a plan specific to the needs of that young person. With a focus on integrating the young person into their community and to ensure acceptance and a place in society.
When was Youth Pathways founded?
Youth Pathways was founded in 2016.
Where is Youth Pathways located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Youth Pathways's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Youth Pathways trustworthy?
Youth Pathways 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 Youth Pathways's registration number?
Registration: CC53435 (New Zealand).
What is Youth Pathways's website?
https://www.youthpathways.co.nz
Are donations to Youth Pathways 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.