Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust — Education Charity in Kimbolton
Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Kimbolton, Kimbolton. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity F (20.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: (a) To maintain, promote, improve and perpetuate the use of that land held at Kimbolton known as Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden through ownership of the property and management of an endowment fund; (b) To maintain Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden open to the public throughout the year; (c) To appreciate and support the initial efforts and donation of plants that were made in trust to the Park, donors realising that their private gardens did not have the permanence of a purposefully designed national rhododendron garden. (d) To engage in activities based on Heritage Park that encourage interest in and development, of the genus rhododendron, scientific research into its breeding and culture, and the promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of the genus; (e) To beautify Heritage Park and to conserve and provide a sanctuary for native and exotic flora, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants in addition to the genus rhododendron; (f) To engage in activities that will encourage Heritage Park to be a common meeting ground for rhododendron enthusiasts and the public; (g) To undertake activities that encourages public interest in the genus rhododendron and disseminates a better knowledge of horticulture; (h) To generate income sufficient to ensure the development and maintenance in perpetuity of Heritage Park, and to allow the Trust to undertake other activities to achieve its objects. (i) To maintain the garden in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.
- Registration Number
- CC21196
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-02-17
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- F (20.5/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Kimbolton, Kimbolton
- Website
- http://www.heritagepark.co.nz
- secretary.heritagepark@gmail.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (endowment)
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.8M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.8M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 370.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.8M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.5M |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- F
- Overall Score
- 20.5/100
- Financial Score
- 30
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Red Flags
- Holding 370.9 months of expenses in reserves ($0.8M) — above the 18-month threshold
Similar Charities in Education
- Smart Waikato Trust — Education
- Internet New Zealand Incorporated — Education
- Trees For Survival Charitable Trust — Education
- Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoors Education Trust — Education
- Tauranga Regional Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated — Education
Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust
CC21196Kimbolton, KimboltonRegistered 17 Feb 2008
Data updated: Today
Financials31 Mar 2025Rating18h ago
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
F
21/100
Reduced by penalties
Financial
30
Governance
65
Transparency
65
Revenue
$29.2K
Expenses
$26.3K
Assets
$811.9K
Staff
1
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
1 red flag identified- Review the Rating tab for details
This rating may reflect incomplete data
This charity's grade of Fis 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.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
Funding Sectors
EducationEnvironmentArts & Culture
Beneficiaries
General Public
Geographic Focus
Nationwide
About
Mission
(a) To maintain, promote, improve and perpetuate the use of that land held at Kimbolton known as Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden through ownership of the property and management of an endowment fund; (b) To maintain Heritage Park as a rhododendron garden open to the public throughout the year; (c) To appreciate and support the initial efforts and donation of plants that were made in trust to the Park, donors realising that their private gardens did not have the permanence of a purposefully designed national rhododendron garden. (d) To engage in activities based on Heritage Park that encourage interest in and development, of the genus rhododendron, scientific research into its breeding and culture, and the promotion of such other purposes as may advance the culture of the genus; (e) To beautify Heritage Park and to conserve and provide a sanctuary for native and exotic flora, ornamental trees, shrubs and plants in addition to the genus rhododendron; (f) To engage in activities that will encourage Heritage Park to be a common meeting ground for rhododendron enthusiasts and the public; (g) To undertake activities that encourages public interest in the genus rhododendron and disseminates a better knowledge of horticulture; (h) To generate income sufficient to ensure the development and maintenance in perpetuity of Heritage Park, and to allow the Trust to undertake other activities to achieve its objects. (i) To maintain the garden in accordance with accepted horticultural practices.
Key Statistics
Annual Revenue
$29.2K
Total Expenses
$26.3K
Net Assets
$811.5K
Staff
1
employees
Volunteers
0
Financial Trends
Financial Trends (17 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
Expense Breakdown
API DataBased on annual return data. Detailed program/admin breakdown not available.
Financial Health Dashboard
Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
0mo
Could operate 0 months with zero revenue
Critical
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data
Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology
Revenue Diversification
67
Score /100
Moderate
HHI: 3,321
Investment Income47.6%
Donations22.4%
Other22.2%
Trading / Services7.8%
HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.
Peer Comparison
Ranked against 351 peers · Education · Under $100K
Rating Score
21
Revenue
$29K
Reserve Months
370.9
Surplus
$3K
Staff Cost %
18%
Top Peers in Group
Peers are charities in the same sector and revenue size band. Rankings are based on the latest available data.
Rating History
F
2025
Score: 20.5
Financial: 30 | Governance: 65 | Transparency: 65
CurrentC-
2024
Score: 56.0
Financial: 65 | Governance: 50 | Transparency: 50
Is this your charity?
Claim your profile to view analytics, submit corrections, and improve your rating.
Claim This ProfileContact Details
Registration
Registration NumberCC21196
Entity TypeTrust
Registered17 Feb 2008
StatusRegistered
Sector & Activities
Primary Sector
EducationData sourced from Charities Services register and publicly available annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 22 April 2026.
Similar Charities in Education
Other Education charities ranked by overall score