# Bike Taupo Advocacy Group Incorporated

**Charities Register number:** CC26648
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2008-06-25
**Sector:** Education
**ICNPO group:** Education and Research
**Region:** Taupo
**NZBN:** 9429043105366
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

A cycling advocacy group who aim to: -promote cycling as a healthy, environmentally friendly and convenient form of transport in the Taupo District. -work for improved conditions and image of cyclists and cycling. -encourage the use of cycles for transport and recreation. -educate cyclists and other road users in order to improve safety and awareness of cyclists. -present the case for cycling in public debate and to relevant authorities. -advocate the implementation of the Taupo District Council Cycle Strategy document. -promote and engage in the construction of cycleways and cycle tracks. -Encourage and teach kids to ride a bike safely

## CharityData rating

- **Not rated** — Reports under the Tier 3/4 regime with limited disclosure and no detected red flags.
- **Status code:** `limited_disclosure`
- **Flags raised by the methodology:** none

Ratings are an analytical view computed from this charity's own filings to the Charities Register, using a published methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology. They are not advice and not a statement about any individual.

## Latest annual return (year ended 2025-09-30)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$484k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$602k
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$-118k
- **Total assets:** NZ$2.20M
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$40k
- **Net assets:** NZ$2.16M
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$89k
- **Donations:** NZ$68k
- **Staff costs:** NZ$1k
- **Paid staff:** 6
- **Reporting tier:** Tier3
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=0d1f79fd-8b9e-f011-bb48-000d3acc4199&isPublic=true

All figures are as filed by the charity with Charities Services, in New Zealand dollars.

## Filing history

| Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Surplus/deficit | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | NZ$484k | NZ$602k | NZ$-118k | NZ$2.16M |
| 2024-09-30 | NZ$592k | NZ$781k | NZ$-189k | NZ$2.27M |
| 2023-09-30 | NZ$710k | NZ$719k | not disclosed | NZ$2.46M |
| 2022-09-30 | NZ$452k | NZ$615k | not disclosed | NZ$2.47M |
| 2021-09-30 | NZ$445k | NZ$569k | not disclosed | NZ$2.64M |
| 2020-09-30 | NZ$857k | NZ$429k | not disclosed | NZ$2.76M |
| 2019-09-30 | NZ$752k | NZ$684k | not disclosed | NZ$2.33M |
| 2018-09-30 | NZ$597k | NZ$427k | not disclosed | NZ$2.27M |
| 2017-09-30 | NZ$430k | NZ$412k | not disclosed | NZ$2.09M |
| 2016-09-30 | NZ$349k | NZ$463k | not disclosed | NZ$2.08M |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 7 current (27 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** yes
- **Auditor:** Silks Audit
- **Most recent audit opinion:** unqualified

Individual officers and trustees are not listed here. Their names are on the public Charities Register (https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC26648) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **TAB New Zealand** (foundation) — NZ$24k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$18k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Tab New Zealand** (foundation) — NZ$6k, year ended 2023-12-31
- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$5k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Aotearoa Gaming Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$5k, year ended 2021-12-31

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-09-25
- Financials: last updated 2026-09-25
- Rating: computed 2026-09-26
- This document generated: 2026-09-28

Figures are as filed. A charity that has filed since the dates above may have newer numbers on the Charities Register.

## More data

- Charity profile: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/bike-taupo-advocacy-group-incorporated
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/bike-taupo-advocacy-group-incorporated/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/bike-taupo-advocacy-group-incorporated/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC26648

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/bike-taupo-advocacy-group-incorporated. Primary source: Charities Services (Ngā Rātonga Kaupapa Atawhai), Department of Internal Affairs. Analytical scores are CharityData's own, computed under a published methodology, and are not advice. Generated 2026-09-28T15:07:11.500Z.