Updated 8 April 2024
This section explains what you should do if one of your officers becomes disqualified under the Charities Act 2005.
Section 36B(2) of the Charities Act 2005 sets out ‘disqualifying factors’ that prevent an individual or body corporate from being an officer of a charity registered with Charities Services. We have listed the disqualifying factors below.
To be registered, charities must certify that each of their officers is qualified as an officer under the Charities Act 20…
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Protecting your charity against terrorism financing resource.pdf
A number of New Zealand's registered charities operate overseas, and do so in a variety of ways. Charities send money or goods overseas, undertake work ‘on the ground’, and fund or deliver programmes in partnership with overseas-based organisations.
Overseas activities are often harder to monitor than activities at home, and charities may be exposed to greater risks. These include risks of being misused by individuals or org…
5 June 2014
From 1 July 2014 an Annual Return will no longer be complete until payment is received. The easiest way to ensure a smooth process is to file online and pay online. This applies to all charities with a total gross income over $10,000.
Why are Annual Returns important?
Annual returns are important because they allow the public to access information about a charity’s activities and use of resources. The availability of this information means that charities are accountable and transpa…
2013
Update Newsletter: December 2013
What an exciting and busy year this has been for both Charities Services and the charity sector as a whole. In reflecting on the year the... Download to read more
Update Newsletter: September-October 2013
It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is progressing. Here at Charities Services we are already planning for our Annual Meeting on November 27,... Download to read more
Update Newsletter: July-August 2013
Well, the month of July has ended up rat…