Incorporated Societies in New Zealand: Transitioning from the 1908 Act to the 2022 Act

New Zealand’s incorporated societies sector is undergoing its most significant legal reform in over a century. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, modernising the legal, governance, and accountability framework for the country’s 23,000+ incorporated societies. All existing societies must re-register under the new Act by Read more…

CHARITIES & TAX – LATEST UPDATE. No taxation of charities planned this year

This is an ongoing matter of significant interest to the ‘For-purpose’ community. Updates will be posted here as they occur. UPDATES: ________________________________________ o0o ________________________________________Original Post: Reports in various media outlets suggest that approximately $2 billion in ‘profits’ within New Zealand’s charitable sector is not subject to tax, and the Finance Read more…

A Cautionary Tale

A British podcast tells the story of the legendary fundraising efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore and what follows. The podcast (42 minutes including promotions) contains lessons for those starting and running non-profit organisations and, indeed, lessons for donors: “When Britain entered its first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, many Read more…