# Creative Capital Arts Trust

**Charities Register number:** CC47295
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2012-01-25
**Sector:** Health
**ICNPO group:** Health
**Region:** Wellington
**NZBN:** 9429043149308
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

CCAT was established in 2011 to facilitate the delivery of iconic festivals and performances in Wellington and to provide reliable support for artists. Creative Capital Arts Trust’s vision is to be a leading arts organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, activating artists, practitioners, partners and audiences across Pōneke through delivering iconic events. Our goals; To be a collaborative leader We are locally focused with a national gaze and global connections. We’re dedicated to collaborations, offering strong support and driving innovation. Cultivate best practice We are committed to updating our internal practices and creating a supportive environment that fosters growth, courage and empowered teams. Enhancing Community Engagement We strive to forge deeper connections with local audiences and businesses, creating opportunities for success, joy, and a sense of belonging. Supporting Emerging Talent We are dedicated to nurturing artists and practitioners, particularly in the

## CharityData rating

- **Grade:** F (35.6 / 100)
- **Financial health:** 51.6/100
- **Governance:** 65/100
- **Transparency:** 65/100
- **Computed:** 2026-09-26 (methodology 3.11)
- **Flags raised by the methodology:** 1
  - staff costs above the methodology threshold

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 2025-06-30)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$1.96M
- **Total expenses:** NZ$1.93M
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$29k
- **Total assets:** NZ$269k
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$68k
- **Net assets:** NZ$201k
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$240k
- **Government grants:** NZ$1.45M (73.8% of revenue)
- **Donations:** NZ$151k
- **Staff costs:** NZ$1.01M
- **Paid staff:** 4
- **Volunteers:** 2
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=24e7aa42-4a56-f011-bb44-0022480ffcd1&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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | NZ$1.96M | NZ$1.93M | NZ$29k | NZ$201k |
| 2024-06-30 | NZ$2.29M | NZ$2.33M | NZ$-31k | NZ$172k |
| 2023-06-30 | NZ$1.87M | NZ$1.87M | not disclosed | NZ$204k |
| 2022-06-30 | NZ$1.74M | NZ$1.68M | not disclosed | NZ$198k |
| 2021-06-30 | NZ$1.56M | NZ$1.55M | not disclosed | NZ$134k |
| 2020-06-30 | NZ$906k | NZ$713k | not disclosed | NZ$121k |
| 2019-06-30 | NZ$1.10M | NZ$1.06M | not disclosed | NZ$92k |
| 2018-06-30 | NZ$1.12M | NZ$1.04M | not disclosed | NZ$46k |
| 2017-06-30 | NZ$1.03M | NZ$1.02M | not disclosed | NZ$-35k |
| 2016-06-30 | NZ$887k | NZ$871k | not disclosed | NZ$-43k |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 5 current (8 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** no
- **Auditor:** KPMG
- **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=CC47295) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$200k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Four Winds Foundation Limited** (foundation) — NZ$178k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **The Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$130k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$36k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **New Zealand Community Trust** (foundation) — NZ$26k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Pelorus Trust** (foundation) — NZ$10k, 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/creative-capital-arts-trust
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/creative-capital-arts-trust/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/creative-capital-arts-trust/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC47295

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/creative-capital-arts-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 2026-09-28T18:50:15.682Z.