Events
UPDATED: Training and Events of interest to non-profit groups and charities
Our page containing a calendar of training events for Non-profits has been extensively updated. Visit the page
Non-profit FAQs
How a not-for-profit board works
We recently came across an article on the NZ Institute of Directors website on the above topic. Although the article is some 8 years old, the points it makes remain germane. NFP organisations are generally created to benefit the community Read more…
Funding
Mastercard and Charity Fundraising
The following information has been received from the Fundraising Institute of NZ 6 September 2022: “Notification to all Charities with donors who use Mastercard to contribute regular recurring gifts. Mastercard has announced changes to the requirements on charities who Read more…
Accounting
Financial Reporting for Incorporated Societies
The External Reporting Board (XRB) is the Independent Crown Entity responsible for setting external reporting standards. In the latest news and information bulletin (September 2022) XRB advises: “The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 has changed how incorporated societies need to Read more…
Administration
Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines review
`The following information has been received from Volunteering New Zealand: Volunteering New Zealand is leading a review of volunteer best practice guidelines because: Organisations need effective tools and support to manage volunteers Guidelines need to meet diverse needs and be Read more…
Administration
Supreme Court decision provides welcome clarity to charities law in Aotearoa New Zealand
On 28 June 2022, the Supreme Court delivered its decision that Family First New Zealand does not advance a charitable purpose. In doing so, the Court endorsed Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board’s (the Board) 2017 de-registration decision. Under Read more…
Administration
Granting rounds open
Auckland Foundation granting rounds opened15 August, and will close on 2nd September Are you or your organisation looking for financial support? Head over to the Foundation website to see if you reach the eligibility requirements of the various funds. Auckland Read more…
Accounting
Incorporated Societies – Financial Reporting
“The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 that was passed in April this year brings about many changes to how societies operate. One of the areas of change is how societies prepare their financial statements. From October 2023, once a society re-registers, Read more…
Accounting
Are Not for Profits ready for
their reserves to be made
public?
Recommendations from the recent Charities Act Review could mean registered charities with operating expenses over $140,000 per year will be required to disclose information about the reserves they hold,
Governance
2022 Not for Profit sector report
NFP Resource readers recently participated in a survey of the NFP Sector. The results have recently been published by Grant Thornton. (Thanks to Barry Baker of Grant Thornton) The Executive Summary reads: “The 2022 Not for Profit sector report paints Read more…
Charities Act 2005
Charities Beware!
Sue Barker, Director of SUE BARKER CHARITIES LAW www.charitieslaw.co recently issued the following message: “You will no doubt have seen the Minister’s proposals for charities law reform released last week: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/charities-act-changes-benefit-nz-communities I personally believe they are an insult to the Read more…