# The Kind Foundation Arts Trust

**Charities Register number:** CC52341
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2015-06-18
**Sector:** Education
**ICNPO group:** Education and Research
**Region:** Christchurch
**NZBN:** 9429043309368
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

To uphold, maintain and promote education and learning from visual and performing arts through programmes and initiatives of The Kind Foundation of Christchurch. to provide prizes and sponsorships for young people for such visual and performing arts competitions; To provide facilities and resources to enable the public to participate in such visual and performing arts competitions, events, performances and exhibitions; To assist The Kind Foundation of Christchurch to provide programmes and events that aim to reduce barriers to participation and promote inclusivity of all ages, cultures and abilities; To consult with young people in order to ascertain their views and expectations regarding the activities and purpose of the Trust

## CharityData rating

- **Not rated** — This charity is not currently rated.
- **Status code:** `group_member`
- **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 2021-01-31)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$61k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$56k
- **Surplus / deficit:** not disclosed
- **Total assets:** NZ$21k
- **Total liabilities:** not disclosed
- **Net assets:** NZ$21k
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$21k
- **Donations:** NZ$61k
- **Volunteers:** 0
- **Financial report audited:** yes
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=e61bdfec-5264-eb11-b43a-00155d6b7730&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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-31 | NZ$61k | NZ$56k | not disclosed | NZ$21k |
| 2020-01-31 | NZ$47k | NZ$74k | not disclosed | NZ$16k |
| 2019-01-31 | NZ$56k | NZ$42k | not disclosed | NZ$43k |
| 2018-01-31 | NZ$144k | NZ$114k | not disclosed | NZ$30k |
| 2017-01-31 | NZ$11k | NZ$11k | not disclosed | NZ$30 |
| 2016-01-31 | NZ$126k | NZ$126k | not disclosed | NZ$19 |

## Group consolidated filing

This charity is part of **The Kind Foundation **, which files a consolidated return. For the year ended 2026-01-31 the group reported revenue of NZ$12.17M and expenses of NZ$13.43M.

Where a member files an empty individual return, the group figures are where the activity sits.

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 6 current (14 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=CC52341) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$15k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **The Trusts Community Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$10k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **New Zealand Community Trust** (foundation) — NZ$7k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Aotearoa Gaming Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$7k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **Air Rescue Services Limited** (foundation) — NZ$7k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Mainland Foundation Limited** (foundation) — NZ$5k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Trillian Trust** (foundation) — NZ$4k, year ended 2021-12-31
- **Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited** (foundation) — NZ$3k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **Blue Sky Community Trust** (foundation) — NZ$2k, year ended 2021-12-31

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-09-23
- Financials: last updated 2026-04-25
- 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/the-kind-foundation-arts-trust
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/the-kind-foundation-arts-trust/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/the-kind-foundation-arts-trust/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC52341

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/the-kind-foundation-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 2026-09-28T12:05:08.945Z.