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Blog/Rangitaki
Click below to read our latest blog posts.
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Ending an incorporated society
New requirement to review your governance procedures
Changes to the definition of officer
Myth Busting: Advocacy is not charitable
Just had an AGM? Don’t forget to update your charity’s details
Myth Busting: Your officers always need to be NZ Citizens and physically in New Zealand
Myth Busting: You need an accountant to prepare your Performance Report
Guest blog: Cartel activity - illegal and harmful to procurement
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Governance information for new officers
The information and resources on this page can help you with running and governing your charity.
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Support for new officers videoPublished 6 July 2021
As an officer your biggest responsibility is to act in the best interest of your charity, making sure it remains focused on its purpose and the benefit it provides to the public.
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Need to re-register?
In the past, deregistered charities who re-registered received a new charity registration (CC) number. This meant that the same charity would be treated as a new and separate entity and would be displayed more than once on the Charities Register.
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Now, if a charity has been deregistered, re-registering is much easier. Deregistered charities simply need to log into their account using their CC number and password. Once logged in, the account will display an option to re-register. Although the re-… -
Webinars/Ngā wānanga ā-ipurangi
On this page you'll find information on Charities Services webinars and videos. You can also find recordings of our past webinars further below.
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Upcoming Webinars
RecordingsClick below to view the information and recordings of our webinars and videos.
Hot Tips for Funding webinar
Proposed changes to the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards webinar series
Incorporated Societies Act webinar series
Before you register as a charity
Support for new officers - a video
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Before you register as a charity
Recording of webinar held on 28 July 2021
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In this webinar Charities Services covers what you need to consider before registering as a charity.
This webinar covers:
what is means to be a registered charity
things to consider before registering
benefits and the obligations of being a charity
tips for the application.
This webinar will be useful for groups thinking about starting a charity.
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Societies, trusts, companies – which structure is right for your charity?
Recording of webinar held 2 June 2021
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In this webinar Charities Services provides information on the different types of structures a charity can have.
The webinar covers:
unincorporated societies
incorporated societies
charitable trusts
charitable trust boards
limited liability companies.
This webinar will be useful for groups thinking about starting a charity, as well as charities interested in learning more about the key features of their structure.
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Trust Law Changes and Charities
Recording of webinar held on 14 May 2021.
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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) hosted this webinar alongside presenters from Charities Services and Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited.
The Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30 January 2021 and applies to all trusts (including charitable trusts). The webinar explains what you need to know about the Trusts Act, and whether you need to make variations to your Trust Deed.
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Reviewing the Tier 3 and Tier 4 reporting standards
Webinar held on 11 March 2021
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In this webinar recording Charities Services and the External Reporting Board provides information on the review of the Tier 3 and Tier 4 reporting standards.
It covers:
the objectives of the Tier 3 and Tier 4 standards
the parts of the standards that charities find difficult
the current review and how to give your feedback.
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Tier 4 Reporting - an overview
Recording of webinar held 03 November 2020
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In this webinar Charities Services provides information on Tier 4 Reporting.
The webinar covers:
annual reporting obligations for Tier 4 registered charities
the Performance Report and how to use yours to benefit your charity
how to improve your reporting
resources available to help you prepare to report
Q&A session with Charities Services’ staff.
At the end of the webinar you will understand what information Tier 4 charities must provide to Cha… -
Funding your charity in a post-COVID world
Recording of webinar held 25 June 2020
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In this webinar presenters from Hāpai Hapori (Community Operations) and Matatika Mātauranga Kaitautoko (The Fundraising Institute of New Zealand) will provide information on funding and fundraising in a post-COVID environment.
The webinar will cover:
Funding options available from the Department of Internal Affairs
Funding options available from the wider environment
Ethical fundraising and the importance of being donor-focussed
A Q&A session with…