(Note: In this article, the term “rules” is used in a general sense to refer to an organisation’s governing document – ie its rules, constitution, bylaws, trust deed etc and the term ‘charity/ies’ denotes any form of incorporated/registered non-profit)) Q: Can you give us guidance on winding up a charity Read more
(Note: In this article, “rules” refers to an organisation’s governing document – ie its rules, constitution, bylaws, trust deed etc) We recently received an enquiry about whether a non-profit could temporarily place a clause in its rules in abeyance (ie operate outside of its rules). We are aware of some Read more
The Helen Stewart Royle Charitable Trust grants up to $50,000 per award to charitable organisations that aid women and the elderly. Applications are now open to organisations that can directly apply funds to specific projects that provide humanitarian aid (assistance and relief) to women or older people. Applying organisations must Read more
BoardWorks website recently published a review of ” A Board Member’s Handbook for Small (and Very Small) Nonprofits” by Erik Handberg The review starts: “Aotearoa New Zealand has around 28,000 charities and another 24,000 incorporated societies. Many fit into the small or very small category consistent with this book’s title. Read more
Many NFPs use ZOOM for team meetings. A potentially major security flaw was recently notified on the website securityaffairs. While the article is quite technical, it appears that you may need to uninstall the current version and install the latest to get the most up to date version, although NFP Read more
A blog post by Barry Baker, and Brent Kennerley of Grant Thornton asks: “Is your Not for Profit enterprise prepared for a cyberattack? If the answer is ‘no’, you’re not alone.” The article goes on to say: ” Our research report, Here for Good? uncovered some alarming statistics that highlighted cybersecurity Read more
Q: I have heard that small charities can use a shorter reporting form to make their annual return to DIA Charities. Can you please confirm. A: Yes, that is basically correct, but subject to certain conditions. The External Reporting Board has introduced a “Simple Tier 4 Reporting Template” for “very Read more
We recently came across an article in Finance Monthly, a UK publication. The article starts: Nonprofits tackle vital issues, lead the charge for change, and make a real difference in our communities. But let’s be real: even non-profits hit rough patches where money is tight, and pulling in donations feels Read more
The Seeds Impact Conference on 5 October 2023 brought 100 speakers and 29 sessions together. Videos of all the sessions are available here. Videos of the 2020 conference are also available from the site.
Meetings – is moving and seconding legally required?
When submitting an application to incorporate a Trust Board with Companies Office, a statutory declaration is required on form CT1. This requires the declarant to agree to two statements, the second that: “There are no trusts, other than those set out in the trust document, under which the applicants for Read more
In the realm of charitable work, the path to positive social impact is often marked by challenges that demand clear thinking and innovative solutions. New Zealand, with its unique blend of diverse communities and environmental landscapes, presents a canvas rich with opportunities for charities and non-profit organisations. But with opportunities Read more