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Are there rules about how much charities must spend on their cause?

Posted 14 August 2009 - 9:47am by newsdesk

Charities Commission

Charities Commission Registers 20,000th Charity – Silver Photography Ttust

Posted 30 March 2009 - 4:31pm by office

Charities Commission

The Charities Commission announced today that it has registered 20,000 charities under the Charities Act, which aims to provide more information about the purposes and activities of charities in New Zealand and increase confidence in the charitable sector.

Charity begins at home for health

Posted 19 March 2009 - 10:21pm by superadmin

Two large healthcare providers, St John and Access Homehealth, have agreed to work closely together to improve health outcomes for New Zealanders.

COSPRO Charity Registration Approved!

Posted 23 May 2009 - 1:06am by Chris.Lakomy.2

COSPRO Child Obesity Support Programme

Great news!

Guardian Trust Distributes Nearly $300,000 to SPCA and National Heart Foundation

Posted 3 September 2009 - 11:49am by newsdesk

Guardian Trust - Head Office Corporate Trusts

A long-standing trust managed by Guardian Trust has made a timely donation to two important causes, giving $147,000 to both the SPCA’s Auckland branch and the National Heart Foundation, in a total distribution of $294,000.

Health Board Staff Raise $25,000 For Charity

Posted 4 November 2009 - 9:27am by office

Waikato District Health Board

Two Waikato charities are the recipients of $12,500 each thanks to the "questionable" artistic talents of Waikato District Health Board staff.

Prestigious Awards in Psychology

Posted 3 September 2009 - 10:56am by newsdesk

The New Zealand Psychological Society

The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) -the premier membership association for psychologists in New Zealand), offers awards for excellence in practice and research related to psychology and social justice issues.

Ronald McDonald House South Island Wins Two Global Awards For Innovative Approach to Providing Support for Sick Children

Posted 24 August 2009 - 12:22pm by newsdesk

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House South Island received two Best Bets Awards during the 2009 RMHC International Conference held recently in Chicago. The Christchurch based charity was presented with an award in the Reputation category for its work on its print collateral, being recognised for excellence in its ability to share their story and build credibility and trust. The fundraising campaign, ‘The House that Love Built’ was a winner in the Resources section, recognising their innovative approach to developing strategic resources to increase revenue. Each award also came won a USD$5,000 grant.

Thinking of Donating to a Charity?

Posted 14 August 2009 - 9:43am by newsdesk

Charities Commission

The Charities Commission is urging anyone thinking of volunteering or making a donation to a charity, to start by checking the info rmation available on the Charities Register at www.charities.govt.nz

The Register brings together comprehensive info rmation about more than 23,000 charities on a publicly-searchable “live” database, including their rules, contact details, and a summary of their activities.

Trevor Garrett, the Commission’s chief executive, says that people interested in a charity’s finances should, as a starting point, look at the info rmation in the Annual Return together with the financial statements of the charity – both are available on the Register.