Disabled Citizens' Society (Otago) Incorporated — Health Charity in Dunedin

Disabled Citizens' Society (Otago) Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Dunedin, Dunedin. CharityData rates this charity B (76.4/100). Annual revenue: $2.6M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.

Mission: To provide an employment option for people living with disability We provide supported employment options for approximately 84 people in Dunedin with mental, intellectual, physical and sensory impairments. Through professional training, social development, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing support, we show our employees their individual value and give them the confidence and skills they need for success. We provide unique training environments that facilitate social and professional growth and teach work readiness in a clear and constructive way. We promote their equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in the wider community and are committed to breaking down the barriers to inclusion in commercial and social arenas

Registration Number
CC40085
Charity Type
Trust
Registration Date
2008-06-30
Status
Active
CharityData Rating
B (76.4/100)
Sector
Health
Location
Dunedin, Dunedin
Email
geoff@cargill.kiwi
Data as at
June 2025

Beneficiaries: People with disabilities

Financial Summary

Total Revenue
$2.6M NZD
Total Expenses
$2.3M NZD
Total Assets
$5.3M NZD
Net Assets
$5.1M NZD
Reserve Months
4.7 months of operating expenses
Staff Count
82
Volunteers
0
Financial Year End
2025-06-30

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025$2.6M$2.3M$5.1M
2024$2.5M$2.4M$3.2M
2023$2.6M$2.6M$3.2M
2022$2.7M$2.8M$3.1M
2021$2.5M$2.3M$3.2M
2020$2.5M$2.2M$3.0M
2019$2.5M$2.3M$2.7M
2018$2.4M$2.3M$2.6M
2017$1.9M$1.9M$2.5M
2016$1.9M$1.8M$2.4M

CharityData Rating

Overall Grade
B
Overall Score
76.4/100
Financial Score
77
Governance Score
75
Transparency Score
65

Board Members and Officers

Current Officers (5)

NameRoleAppointed
Bruce McEwenVice Chair2023-12-07
Greg PeyrouxTrustee2023-12-07
Trevor KemptonTrustee2023-12-07
Peter KwiatkowskiTrustee2019-11-27
Michelle ReadChair2015-09-22

Former Officers (15)

  • Bill Lu — Trustee (departed 2024-11-11)
  • Julia Pye — Trustee (departed 2024-11-27)
  • Brent Wishart — Trustee (departed 2023-12-07)
  • Alan MacGregor — Trustee (departed 2017-05-10)
  • Brian Cuthbertson — Trustee (departed 2018-11-28)
  • Christopher Staynes — Chair (departed 2025-11-26)
  • Andrew Protherome — Trustee (departed 2014-11-12)
  • Bevan Rickerby — Trustee (departed 2014-11-12)
  • Stuart Melville — Trustee (departed 2022-06-28)
  • Susan Hellyer — Trustee (departed 2010-06-30)
  • Leslie Cleveland — Trustee (departed 2010-06-30)
  • Gabrielle Dunne — Trustee (departed 2014-05-28)
  • Helen Scott — Trustee (departed 2010-06-30)
  • James Casey — Trustee (departed 2017-05-10)
  • Brendan Murphy — Trustee (departed 2010-06-30)

Funding Sources

  • Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $10,000

Similar Charities in Health

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Disabled Citizens' Society (Otago) Incorporated

CC40085Dunedin, DunedinRegistered 30 Jun 2008
Data updated: 5 days ago
Financials30 Jun 2025Rating4d ago

Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.

B
76/100
Financial
77
Governance
75
Transparency
65
Revenue

$2.6M

Expenses

$2.3M

Assets

$5.3M

Staff

82

Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.

About

Mission

To provide an employment option for people living with disability We provide supported employment options for approximately 84 people in Dunedin with mental, intellectual, physical and sensory impairments. Through professional training, social development, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing support, we show our employees their individual value and give them the confidence and skills they need for success. We provide unique training environments that facilitate social and professional growth and teach work readiness in a clear and constructive way. We promote their equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in the wider community and are committed to breaking down the barriers to inclusion in commercial and social arenas

Who We Serve

Beneficiaries
People with disabilities

Key Statistics

Annual Revenue
$2.6M
Total Expenses
$2.3M
Net Assets
$5.1M
Staff
82
employees
Volunteers
0

Financial Trends

Financial Trends (17 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Expense Breakdown

API Data

Based on annual return data. Detailed program/admin breakdown not available.

Financial Health Dashboard

Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
4.7mo
Could operate 4.7 months with zero revenue
Low reserves
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data

Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology

Revenue Diversification

38
Score /100
Concentrated
HHI: 6,154
Other75.7%
Government Grants20.3%
Donations3.4%
Investment Income0.5%

HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.

Peer Comparison

Ranked against 67 peers · Health · $1M – $10M

Rating Score
76
#17/68
Revenue
$2.6M
#24/68
Reserve Months
4.7
#1/68
Surplus
$297K
#28/68
Staff Cost %
61%
#68/68

Peers are charities in the same sector and revenue size band. Rankings are based on the latest available data.

Rating

B
Score: 76.4/100
Financial
77
Governance
75
Transparency
65
Why this grade: Financial 77 × 40% + Governance 75 × 60% = 76 → B.
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Latest Audit

FY2025
Clean
10 years of audit history

Contact Details

Address
Dunedin, Dunedin

Registration

Registration NumberCC40085
Entity TypeTrust
Registered30 Jun 2008
StatusRegistered

Companies Office

StatusRegistered
Entity TypeIncorporated Society
Incorporated30 Nov 1960
Registered office
199 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin, 9320

Sector & Activities

Primary Sector
Health
Activities
Provides human resources (e.g. staff / volunteers)Other - Acts an Umbrella body

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