Creative Capital Arts Trust — Health Charity in Wellington
Creative Capital Arts Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. CharityData rates this charity F (35.6/100). Annual revenue: $2.0M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: 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
- Registration Number
- CC47295
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2012-01-25
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- F (35.6/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- ce@ccat.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: General public
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $2.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $1.9M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.5 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 4
- Volunteers
- 2
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.0M | $1.9M | $0.2M |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $0.2M |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $0.2M |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $0.2M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $0.1M |
| 2020 | $0.9M | $0.7M | $0.1M |
| 2019 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $0.1M |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $1.0M | $0.0M |
| 2017 | $1.0M | $1.0M | $-0.0M |
| 2016 | $0.9M | $0.9M | $-0.0M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- F
- Overall Score
- 35.6/100
- Financial Score
- 51.6
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Red Flags
- Average staff compensation of $253,415 per FTE, significantly above sector average of $75,000
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Aitken | Trustee | 2026-08-06 |
| Michael O'Flaherty | Trustee | 2026-08-06 |
Former Officers (6)
- Jaime Hayden — Trustee (departed 2026-07-03)
- Philippa Bowron — Trustee (departed 2019-12-16)
- Nicholas Simcock — Trustee
- Nigel Moody — Trustee (departed 2026-07-03)
- Miranda Clayton — Trustee
- Timothy (Tim) Brown — Trustee
Funding Sources
- Lion Foundation — $200,000
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $178,219
- The Lion Foundation — $130,000
- Pub Charity Limited — $36,180
- New Zealand Community Trust — $26,000
- Pelorus Trust — $10,000
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Creative Capital Arts Trust
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Reasons to look carefully (1)
These structural observations are drawn from public data and are worth considering before a donation. They are not allegations of wrongdoing, and they don’t affect the charity’s letter grade.
- No chair recorded on the registerNo chair or presiding role is recorded in the register for this board of 5. The Charities Register does not require one to be identified, so this is a gap in the public record rather than a finding about the board.
Each signal is a data-driven observation, not a judgement. They fire automatically from the figures filed with Charities Services. A charity can address any of these by filing fuller disclosure or updating its officer register. Methodology: /about/methodology/concern-signals.
$2.0M
$1.9M
$269.0K
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
This rating may reflect incomplete data
This charity's grade of F is based on limited data from the NZ Charities Register, which does not provide detailed expense breakdowns. Without verified program vs admin spending, efficiency scoring is unavailable and the financial score relies on health metrics only. This charity's actual performance may differ from what the available data suggests.
About
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
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 67 peers · Health · $1M – $10M
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