# New Zealand Sikh Society (South Island) Incorporated

**Charities Register number:** CC41696
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2009-08-09
**Sector:** Religion
**ICNPO group:** Religion
**Region:** Christchurch
**NZBN:** 9429043200627
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

The Sikh Society will endeavour: (a) To preach and render instruction in the teaching of Sikhism based on Guru Granth Sahib (b) To conduct religious ceremonies as may be required by the followers of Sikhism (c) To render religious services on such occasions as may be required by the members of the society (d) To promote and foster better understanding amongst the people of New Zealand of Sikh Religion and join with other Sikh Institutions for the awareness of the Sikh rights and obligations in New Zealand (e) To promote harmony amongst the followers of the various religious creeds in New Zealand (f) To promote the Punjabi Sikh Culture and Heritage and integrate it harmoniously with life in New Zealand (g) To give assistance to the poor and needy, provide welfare to community at large (h) To hold religious festivals, symposiums, seminars, youth camps and courses on religious affairs (i) The above objects are confined to being operated within the country of New Zealand

## 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$666k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$380k
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$287k
- **Total assets:** NZ$2.73M
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$1.07M
- **Net assets:** NZ$1.66M
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$146k
- **Donations:** NZ$571k
- **Staff costs:** NZ$117k
- **Paid staff:** 2
- **Volunteers:** 0
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=50288fdf-c70e-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$666k | NZ$380k | NZ$287k | NZ$1.66M |
| 2024-03-31 | NZ$576k | NZ$239k | NZ$338k | NZ$1.37M |
| 2023-03-31 | NZ$386k | NZ$194k | not disclosed | NZ$1.04M |
| 2022-03-31 | NZ$327k | NZ$117k | not disclosed | NZ$843k |
| 2021-03-31 | NZ$189k | NZ$119k | not disclosed | NZ$632k |
| 2020-03-31 | NZ$214k | NZ$86k | not disclosed | NZ$562k |
| 2019-03-31 | NZ$265k | NZ$165k | not disclosed | NZ$434k |
| 2018-03-31 | NZ$136k | NZ$132k | not disclosed | NZ$475k |
| 2017-03-31 | NZ$199k | NZ$107k | not disclosed | NZ$471k |
| 2016-03-31 | NZ$102k | NZ$49k | not disclosed | NZ$354k |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 5 current (6 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** yes

Individual officers and trustees are not listed here. Their names are on the public Charities Register (https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC41696) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$26k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Air Rescue Services Limited** (foundation) — NZ$7k, year ended 2021-12-31

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-09-23
- Financials: last updated 2026-09-25
- Rating: computed 2026-09-26
- This document generated: 2026-09-30

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/new-zealand-sikh-society-south-island-incorporated
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/new-zealand-sikh-society-south-island-incorporated/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/new-zealand-sikh-society-south-island-incorporated/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC41696

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/new-zealand-sikh-society-south-island-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 2026-09-30T05:58:25.219Z.