The NZ Initiative (A think-tank formed from the 2012 merger of the New Zealand Business Roundtable and the New Zealand Institute ) has published (2015) a report paper on the subject. The report “introduces the concept of SIBs, outlining its general strengths and challenges. The report then looks at how SIBs have been implemented overseas, and Read more…
The following information is taken from the Charities Services website: New statutory audit and review requirements Recent changes to the Charities Act 2005 create statutory audit and review requirements for medium and large Registered Charities from 1 April 2015. Who will be affected? If a charity’s total operating expenditure Read more…
The New Zealand Association Resource Centre Trust has recently posted a blog article with the above heading. It looks at some of the implications of the new reporting standards with which charities will need to comply. One of these of particular import to small charities is in recording revenue. Read Read more…
Q: I’ve registered my charity. What do I have to do now? A: We put this question to our consultant who has agreed to let us publish (with slight edits) the advice he passes to his clients once they are registered. Please note that this advice is for guidance only and Read more…
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN COMPLETED RSM Hayes Audit have announced a seminar on forthcoming changes for Incorporated Societies. The seminars are being held on 31 March 2015 in Auckland and 1 April in Wellington and are principally aimed at National Organisations although a review of the announcement indicates that the seminar Read more…
Readers may be interested in a book which looks at the management and governance of non-profits from a New Zealand perspective. The authors’ website – http://www.cgotransitions.co.nz/ – states: “Until now, there hasn’t been much New Zealand-specific literature available about the management, governance and leadership of not-for-profits. Stepping Through Transitions uses non-technical language Read more…
The NZ Association Resource Centre (NZARC) has recently published an article entitled “Board Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts” which contains good advice in the thorny issue of selecting members for your board, trust etc. <read it here>
An August 2014 decision by the Supreme Court has developed the law on what may qualify as a charitable purpose. The Department of Internal Affairs’ – Charities Services and the independent Charities Registration Board have reviewed their approach to assessing applications for registration in the light of the Supreme Court’s recent Read more…
Charities Services have issued the following Alert: Two or more overdue Annual Returns? You are at risk of being removed from the Charities Register [Charities Services] have recently sent notices to charities that haven’t filed two or more Annual Returns – even after being sent overdue notices and reminders – to Read more…
Recent changes to the Charities Act 2005 create statutory audit and review requirements for medium and large Registered Charities from 1 April 2015. Read the full post on the Charities Services website Helpful videos and booklet for Tier 4 charities
“This resource aims to help you understand the responsibilities of being a certified officer of a Registered Charity. It also provides information about Charities Services and the benefits and obligations of being a Registered Charity, answers some common questions, and recommends useful resources.” – Charities Services Download the Resource Kit Read more…
“Deciding to become a Registered Charity creates opportunities and obligations for an organisation. This resource aims to help you understand what these opportunities and obligations are.” – Charities Services Download the Guide here Contact someone who can help you through the registration process