Nelson Foundation Arts Trust — Education Charity in Wellington
Nelson Foundation Arts Trust is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity C- (56.8/100). Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: Provide facilities for visual arts exhibitions. Promote arts education and appreciation for the benefit of the artists and the public with a particular emphasis on sculpture. Promote and present public displays and exhibitions, whether with or without financial charge or reward. Provide financial assistance to further advance any aspiring artist's education and skills, including by providing prize money and scholarships. Other activities consistent with the promoting of visual arts education.
- Registration Number
- CC59122
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2021-06-16
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C- (56.8/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- frances.russell@xtra.co.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 20.1 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.1M | - |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C-
- Overall Score
- 56.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Red Flags
- 3 trustees of this charity also sit on multiple other charity boards — concentrated trustee bandwidth may warrant board-skill-mix review.
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hansen | Trustee | 2021-06-10 |
| William Plimmer | Trustee | 2021-06-10 |
| Joanne Hughes | Trustee | 2021-06-10 |
| Richard Nelson | Chair | 2021-03-17 |
| Frances Russell | Trustee | 2021-03-17 |
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Nelson Foundation Arts Trust
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$50.3K
$53.4K
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Grant-Making Trust
Special Entity TypeThis trust makes grants to other organizations. It does not deliver programs directly.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
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Provide facilities for visual arts exhibitions. Promote arts education and appreciation for the benefit of the artists and the public with a particular emphasis on sculpture. Promote and present public displays and exhibitions, whether with or without financial charge or reward. Provide financial assistance to further advance any aspiring artist's education and skills, including by providing prize money and scholarships. Other activities consistent with the promoting of visual arts education.
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Ranked against 336 peers · Education · Under $100K
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