Auckland Philharmonia Trust — Arts & Culture Charity in Auckland
Auckland Philharmonia Trust is a Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity C- (57.5/100). Annual revenue: $15.1M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: To be New Zealand's Metropolitan orchestra for the 21st century and to engage with the people of the diverse and exciting city of Auckland through our excellence and vibrancy.
- Registration Number
- CC23611
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-04-29
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C- (57.5/100)
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- info@aucklandphil.nz
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $15.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $15.7M NZD
- Total Assets
- $5.4M NZD
- Net Assets
- $3.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.7 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 105
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.1M | $15.7M | $3.1M |
| 2024 | $15.6M | $15.9M | $3.8M |
| 2023 | $15.6M | $15.8M | $11.6M |
| 2022 | $14.4M | $14.8M | $11.3M |
| 2021 | $13.0M | $11.7M | $12.3M |
| 2020 | $11.1M | $10.6M | $10.7M |
| 2019 | $12.5M | $12.9M | $10.1M |
| 2018 | $11.5M | $11.5M | $9.9M |
| 2017 | $11.5M | $11.3M | $9.8M |
| 2016 | $10.9M | $10.7M | $9.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C-
- Overall Score
- 57.5/100
- Financial Score
- 50
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (10)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Simpson | Trustee | 2026-03-25 |
| Huw Dann | Trustee | 2026-02-24 |
| Diana Weir | CEO | 2023-10-02 |
| Kate Vennell | Trustee | 2021-01-01 |
| Sylvia Ding | Trustee | 2021-01-01 |
| Lucy Whineray | Trustee | 2021-01-01 |
| Oliver Sealy | Trustee | 2019-09-12 |
| Pare Keiha | Trustee | 2018-04-11 |
| Heather Wallace | Director of Finance. Including Payoll & Gst Administration | 2017-03-09 |
| Geraint Martin | Chair | 2010-03-15 |
Former Officers (20)
- Lizzie Marvelly — Trustee (departed 2026-02-24)
- Melanie Esplin — Director of Development (departed 2024-05-22)
- Elizabeth Kerr — Trustee (departed 2023-06-06)
- Naisi Chen — Trustee (departed 2020-12-31)
- Gordon Hill — Trustee (departed 2026-02-24)
- Penelope Ginnen — Trustee (departed 2019-05-20)
- Barbara Glaser — Chief Executive (departed 2023-08-18)
- Julian Smith — Trustee (departed 2022-12-31)
- Leigh Auton — Trustee (departed 2020-12-31)
- Eric Renick — Trustee (departed 2019-06-17)
- Penelope Peebles — Trustee (departed 2017-12-22)
- Neil Haines — Trustee (departed 2017-09-28)
- Jonathan Mane-wheoki — Trustee (departed 2014-10-10)
- Michael Moyes — Trustee (departed 2014-11-08)
- Jonathan Baker — Trustee (departed 2013-12-10)
- Dame Rosanne Meo — Trustee (departed 2013-02-26)
- Richard Ebbett — Trustee (departed 2020-12-31)
- Rebecca Grafton - Green — Trustee (departed 2008-11-16)
- Kieran Raftery — Trustee (departed 2020-12-31)
- Sharman Pretty — Trustee (departed 2009-02-20)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive Officer and key employees | $969,548 | 2024 |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive Officer and key employees | $969,548 | - |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Board Members | $0 | - |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Board Members | $0 | 2024 |
Funding Sources
- Foundation North — $440,000
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $377,000
- Foundation North — $230,000
- Pub Charity Limited — $151,000
- Foundation North — $150,000
- Foundation North — $120,000
- Foundation North — $100,000
- Trillian Trust Limited — $50,100
- Trillian Trust — $13,742
- New Zealand Community Trust — $4,300
Service Providers
- BDO
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Auckland Philharmonia Trust
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$15.1M
$15.7M
$5.4M
105
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
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About
To be New Zealand's Metropolitan orchestra for the 21st century and to engage with the people of the diverse and exciting city of Auckland through our excellence and vibrancy.
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