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This blog has practical tips for charities when winding up. including options for charities when they want to wind up, but they still have funds left.
Annual return checklist for smaller charities
This one-page checklist intended to help Tier 4 charities know what information they need to be recording over the course of their financial year.
Australian bushfires – making an impact with your donation
In times of international crisis, as Australia is facing with its catastrophic bushfires, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities donate generously.
Signing Tier 3 and Tier 4 Performance Reports
From financial years years ending 30 December 2019 all Tier 3 and 4 performance reports must be signed.
This blog discusses the different legal structures your charity could take.
Statement on the Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust by the Charities Registration Board
In its decision of 12 December 2019, the independent Charities Registration Board deregistered Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust.
Entries open for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand announce that entries for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have opened.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have released their latest edition of Enhancing not-for-profit reporting.
New Constitution Builder Tool for Incorporated Societies
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment have designed a ‘do-it-yourself’ constitution builder for societies.
On 22 November 2017, Te Rātā Atawhai, the independent Charities Registration Board (the Board) decided to remove the Destiny International Group
This blog discusses what information can sometimes be restricted from the Charities Register
Promotes openness and honesty about fraud and brings together everyone involved in the charitable sector to raise awareness around tackling fraud.
Charities Services Annual Meeting 2019
About 200 people gathered in Christchurch on 23 September 2019 to attend Charities Services’ Annual Meeting.
How to complete your performance report and annual return
This resource is intended to help Tier 4 charities complete their performance report and submit their annual return.
Governance information resource
This resource is a starting point to help new officers understand their role and how they can contribute to governing their charity well.
This blog outlines some important points to remember as you prepare to submit your annual return and performance report.
On 4 July 2019 the External Reporting Board (XRB) issued the new financial reporting standard PBE IPSAS 40 PBE Combinations for application by Tier 1
We have put together a short list of free online resources on governance we believe are the among the best.