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How many charities are there in NZ?

UPDATED A question frequently asked is “how many charities are there in NZ?” The enquirer is usually using the term ‘charity’ to include all manner of non-profit entities and it appears that no-one knows the answer for certain! The Charities Services website  shows an updated count of the number of registered Read more…

By NFP Editor, 3 years3 years ago
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Free accounting assistance for registered charities in your area

This offer has now closed.  See this allied post 

By NFP Editor, 3 years3 years ago
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Charities Services – Updated Reporting Standards

DIA Charities Services have just published some guidance about the revised requirements of the Annual Return

By NFP Editor, 5 years5 years ago
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Looking for a non-profit

Q: I am trying to determine if a non-profit is registered. Is there a list of ‘official’ not for profit organisations? A:  There is no complete list of non-profit organisations in NZ. Not all non-profits are formally registered with a government department (and not all not for profit groups have to Read more…

By NFP Editor, 6 years6 years ago
Administration

Charities Services – changes to filing Annual Returns

Charities Services DIA (formerly Charities Commission) advise that 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 Read more…

By NFP Editor, 7 years6 years ago
Administration

Charities – Non-filing of Annual Returns

Charities registered with Charities Services are required to file an Annual Return. This can be done fairly easily on-line. It appears onerous but is not. There are penalties, including deregistering, for those who do not submit an Annual Return. If you are having trouble with your Annual Return contact Charities Read more…

By NFP Editor, 7 years6 months ago
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Forming a non-profit organisation.

I want to form a non-profit organisation. How do I go about it ? The relevant information is contained on the website of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies and there are Fact Sheets on the Charities website. You should consider consulting a lawyer over legal requirements, but the requirements are Read more…

By NFP Editor, 8 years6 years ago
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