Photosynthesis — Arts & Culture Charity in Christchurch
Photosynthesis is a Charitable Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The purpose of Photosynthesis will be to operate an inclusive, accessible and affordable creative studio and darkoom in Ōtautahi/Christchurch that will enable and support visual fine art photographers by providing them with the tools and space they require to create high quality art.
- Registration Number
- CC60754
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2022-08-29
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- hello@photosynthesis.nz
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.0M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.0M |
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.0M |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (6)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Milne | Trustee | 2026-04-08 |
| Moana Lee | Trustee | 2025-10-28 |
| Liam Collins | Trustee | 2025-03-30 |
| Stuart Clook | Chair | 2024-06-12 |
| Jennifer Shields | Trustee | 2024-02-22 |
| Kieran Haymes | Trustee, Secretary | 2022-08-17 |
Former Officers (3)
- Audrey Baldwin — Trustee (departed 2024-08-07)
- Federico Corradi — Director (departed 2024-02-22)
- Andrew Turner — Officer (departed 2023-09-25)
Funding Sources
- Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited — $16,800.61
- Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited — $10,254.78
- Pub Charity Limited — $6,478.38
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $5,000
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $3,900
- The Lion Foundation — $2,000
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Photosynthesis
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Small volunteer-led organisations are not letter-graded: the standard financial template does not fit entities without paid staff, large revenue, or significant government funding. The charity's filed figures are shown above.
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The purpose of Photosynthesis will be to operate an inclusive, accessible and affordable creative studio and darkoom in Ōtautahi/Christchurch that will enable and support visual fine art photographers by providing them with the tools and space they require to create high quality art.
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