Laidlaw College Foundation — Education Charity in Auckland
Laidlaw College Foundation is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B+ (80.3/100). Annual revenue: $5.5M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: The objects of the Foundation are generally to assist the furtherance of the ministry of Laidlaw College Inc. and more specifically to provide assistance to the College, its faculty and students.
- Registration Number
- CC25032
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-05-28
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B+ (80.3/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- accounts@laidlawcollegefoundation.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Older people, Other charities, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, Religious groups, Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $5.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $6.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $60.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $59.8M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 5.2 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.5M | $6.0M | $59.8M |
| 2024 | $4.0M | $3.1M | $59.7M |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $3.1M | $62.0M |
| 2022 | $2.1M | $2.7M | $64.3M |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $2.0M | $65.7M |
| 2020 | $2.7M | $0.5M | $25.5M |
| 2019 | $3.6M | $0.2M | $22.9M |
| 2018 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $19.0M |
| 2017 | $17.6M | $0.8M | $19.0M |
| 2016 | $1.5M | $0.4M | $8.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B+
- Overall Score
- 80.3/100
- Financial Score
- 82.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (10)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| James Appleby | CEO | 2025-11-01 |
| Roshan Allpress | Trustee | 2024-02-01 |
| Christopher Collins | Trustee | 2022-01-01 |
| Rachel Humphrey | Finance Manager | 2021-04-01 |
| Jessica Palmer | Trustee | 2020-06-30 |
| Nathanael Starrenburg | Trustee | 2013-01-01 |
| Graham Burt | Chairman, Trustee | 2007-01-01 |
| Stafford Houghton | Trustee, Deputy Chairman | 2007-01-01 |
| Robert Wallace | Trustee | 2006-01-01 |
| Graham Walton | Trustee | 2003-01-01 |
Former Officers (9)
- Glenn Teal — Secretary (departed 2020-12-31)
- Bruce Elliott — Trustee (departed 2016-12-01)
- Andrew Clemow — Trustee (departed 2012-01-10)
- Brent Pattison — Trustee (departed 2022-01-01)
- Paul Henderson — Trustee (departed 2009-01-01)
- Allan Knight — Treasurer (departed 2023-10-06)
- John Massam — Trustee, Executive Director (departed 2013-10-17)
- Allan Hubbard — Trustee (departed 2009-06-08)
- Geoffrey Maunsell — Trustee (departed 2024-04-01)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurer | Treasurer | $44,046 | 2024 |
Service Providers
- BDO
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Laidlaw College Foundation
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$5.5M
$6.0M
$60.3M
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
The objects of the Foundation are generally to assist the furtherance of the ministry of Laidlaw College Inc. and more specifically to provide assistance to the College, its faculty and students.
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Ranked against 37 peers · Education · $1M – $10M
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