# Christchurch Transitional Architecture Trust

**Charities Register number:** CC48916
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2013-02-10
**Sector:** Arts & Culture
**ICNPO group:** Culture and Recreation
**Region:** Christchurch
**NZBN:** 9429043300921
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

Te Pūtahi - Centre for Architecture and City Making is an independent non-profit organisation that catalyses greater involvement in city making through a diverse and inclusive programme of engagement. We want to make it easy, desirable and fun for everybody to participate in the shaping and enjoyment of Ōtautahi Christchurch. We exist to open people’s eyes, minds and hearts to the city. Our purpose is to help all people to create a city that amplifies their sense of joy, meaning and belonging. Our approach is to work collaboratively to provide a wide range of ways for people to discover, connect with and contribute to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Our vision is to see people and the city thrive together. Because we believe that great cities are places where everyone can participate and all life can flourish.

## 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 2025-03-31)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$241k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$195k
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$46k
- **Total assets:** NZ$222k
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$132k
- **Net assets:** NZ$91k
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$222k
- **Donations:** NZ$151k
- **Staff costs:** NZ$61k
- **Paid staff:** 6
- **Volunteers:** 3
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=2d790a0a-c00e-f011-bb41-0022480ffcd1&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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | NZ$241k | NZ$195k | NZ$46k | NZ$91k |
| 2024-03-31 | NZ$181k | NZ$193k | NZ$-12k | NZ$44k |
| 2023-03-31 | NZ$152k | NZ$165k | not disclosed | NZ$56k |
| 2022-03-31 | NZ$206k | NZ$172k | not disclosed | NZ$70k |
| 2021-03-31 | NZ$61k | NZ$61k | not disclosed | NZ$36k |
| 2020-03-31 | NZ$117k | NZ$134k | not disclosed | NZ$36k |
| 2019-03-31 | NZ$192k | NZ$191k | not disclosed | NZ$53k |
| 2018-03-31 | NZ$106k | NZ$108k | not disclosed | NZ$52k |
| 2017-03-31 | NZ$259k | NZ$219k | not disclosed | NZ$55k |
| 2016-03-31 | NZ$70k | NZ$89k | not disclosed | NZ$14k |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 8 current (28 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** yes
- **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=CC48916) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$5k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **The Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$4k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$3k, year ended 2021-12-31

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-10-01
- Financials: last updated 2026-09-25
- Rating: computed 2026-10-01
- This document generated: 2026-10-03

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/christchurch-transitional-architecture-trust
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/christchurch-transitional-architecture-trust/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/christchurch-transitional-architecture-trust/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC48916

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/christchurch-transitional-architecture-trust. 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 2026-10-03T02:59:38.945Z.