Open Dhamma Incorporated — Religion Charity in Christchurch
Open Dhamma Incorporated is a deregistered Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2020.
Mission: The Mission of Open Dhamma Inc. is to promote the teachings of Buddhism (Dhamma) within the Canterbury area. We aim to promote a spiritual and ethical lifestyle among our members, and by extension the greater society. We provide regular classes expounding on the teaching principles of Buddhism, and practice sessions where these principles are put into action. We provide ongoing support to practitioners who have decided to advance their commitment to Buddhism. From time to time we undertake fundraising projects to enhance the simple facilities at the Centre or to assist members and those affiliated through Open Dhamma's activities who may have special needs. We also maintain contact with a variety of religious and secular organisations which share similar goals. Additionally, we provide services, on a donation basis, to elderly and/or challenged members of the local community.
- Registration Number
- CC46423
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2011-04-05
- Status
- Deregistered (2021-03-31)
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- admin@opendhamma.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2020
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Volunteers
- 1
- Financial Year End
- 2020-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2015 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2014 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2013 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2012 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Taylor | Treasurer | 2018-07-01 |
| Donald McDonald | Director | 2017-06-08 |
| Kam Hamilton | Secretary | 2014-07-31 |
Former Officers (3)
- Alison Minnery — Treasurer (departed 2018-07-01)
- Pierrick Parigot — Treasurer (departed 2017-06-08)
- Martin Lewis — Treasurer (departed 2014-07-31)
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Open Dhamma Incorporated
Financial data as at March 2020. Sourced from Charities Services register.
This charity has been removed from the Charities Services register and is no longer obliged to file annual returns. Because the charity is no longer active under the Charities Act, the standard rating is withheld. The figures shown above reflect the last filings made while the charity was registered.
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2020). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
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The Mission of Open Dhamma Inc. is to promote the teachings of Buddhism (Dhamma) within the Canterbury area. We aim to promote a spiritual and ethical lifestyle among our members, and by extension the greater society. We provide regular classes expounding on the teaching principles of Buddhism, and practice sessions where these principles are put into action. We provide ongoing support to practitioners who have decided to advance their commitment to Buddhism. From time to time we undertake fundraising projects to enhance the simple facilities at the Centre or to assist members and those affiliated through Open Dhamma's activities who may have special needs. We also maintain contact with a variety of religious and secular organisations which share similar goals. Additionally, we provide services, on a donation basis, to elderly and/or challenged members of the local community.
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