Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand — Health Charity in Auckland
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a Charitable Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity A (92.5/100). Annual revenue: $3.1M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The Mental Health Foundation works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. They inform, influence and advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing through policy, advice, research and campaigns. Their Information Service provides free support and wellbeing resources to anyone who is going through a difficult time, as well as friends and whānau who are supporting someone they care about.
- Registration Number
- CC11140
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2007-09-18
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A (92.5/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- mhfadmin@mentalhealth.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, General public, Migrants / refugees, Older people, Other charities, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $3.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.6M NZD
- Total Assets
- $2.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $1.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 43.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 44
- Volunteers
- 2
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.1M | $0.6M | $1.2M |
| 2024 | $5.9M | $0.2M | $0.8M |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $0.2M | $1.3M |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $0.2M | $2.9M |
| 2021 | $6.0M | $0.1M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $3.2M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2019 | $2.8M | $0.1M | $1.1M |
| 2018 | $2.7M | $0.0M | $1.4M |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2016 | $1.9M | $0.1M | $-0.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A
- Overall Score
- 92.5/100
- Financial Score
- 100
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (9)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Shaun Robinson | CEO | 2023-12-07 |
| Ngila Bevan | Trustee | 2022-06-23 |
| Jaqui Ngawaka | Trustee | 2022-06-23 |
| Chris Black | Trustee | 2022-06-23 |
| Kevin Allan | Chair | 2021-08-31 |
| Vipul Dev | Trustee | 2021-08-19 |
| Adrian Te Patu | Trustee | 2020-02-27 |
| Ranjna Patel | Trustee | 2017-11-08 |
| Polly Schaverien | Trustee | 2017-11-08 |
Former Officers (29)
- Nga Vaine-Tereapii Dave — Finance and Administration Manager (departed 2025-10-31)
- Maurine Maryvonne Pauline Talpin — General Manager (departed 2025-10-31)
- Luke Moss — Trustee (departed 2025-06-23)
- Anthony Ruakere — Trustee (departed 2022-07-25)
- Sarah Gordon — Trustee (departed 2024-09-24)
- Anipale Sauni — Trustee (departed 2024-02-28)
- Kiritahi Firmin — Trustee (departed 2021-12-13)
- Julia Peters — Trustee (departed 2024-03-31)
- Egan Bidois — Trustee (departed 2018-06-21)
- Anne Candy — Trustee (departed 2015-02-12)
- Sarah Paykel — Trustee (departed 2020-10-21)
- Rochelle Stewart-Withers — Trustee (departed 2024-09-12)
- Sue Wyeth — Trustee (departed 2012-08-02)
- Jeremy Gardiner — Trustee (departed 2021-12-13)
- William Rainger — Trustee (departed 2019-02-27)
- David Lui — Trustee (departed 2019-05-01)
- Sarah Porter — Trustee (departed 2019-02-27)
- Takutai Wikiriwhi — Kaumatua (departed 2013-11-14)
- Bernard Te Paa — Trustee (departed 2012-12-31)
- Hugh Norris — Trustee (departed 2010-03-26)
Disclosed Pay and Fees
| Name | Role | Role type | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and General Manager of Marketing and Operations | Group total | $424,853 | 2024 |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and General Manager of Marketing and Operations | Group total | $424,853 | 2025 |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and General Manager of Marketing and Operations | Group total | $424,853 | - |
| Board of Trustees | Board Members | Board or trustee role | $17,653 | 2025 |
| Board of Trustees | Board Members | Board or trustee role | $17,653 | - |
| Board of Trustees | Board Members | Board or trustee role | $17,653 | 2024 |
Funding Sources
- Foundation North — $24,920
- Foundation North — $15,000
Service Providers
- RSM
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About
The Mental Health Foundation works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. They inform, influence and advocate for positive mental health and wellbeing through policy, advice, research and campaigns. Their Information Service provides free support and wellbeing resources to anyone who is going through a difficult time, as well as friends and whānau who are supporting someone they care about.
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