Self-Realization, Meditation And Healing Centre Charitable Trust (New Zealand) — Health Charity in Kaiapoi
Self-Realization, Meditation And Healing Centre Charitable Trust (New Zealand) is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi. CharityData rates this charity C+ (65.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: The Mission of the Self-Realization, Meditation And Healing Centre Charitable Trust (New Zealand) in Christchurch is to find, live and bring to others a Lighter Life, being guided by the Light of our Guru Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharma. Our vision is "Lighter Lives for More People." Our Values are unconditional love in all its forms including Understanding, Respect, Kindness, Giving, Inclusiveness, Consideration, Humility, and Open Mindedness. The Centre offers the teaching of Pure Meditation, yoga classes, healing and counselling appointments, courses and provides a regular time and space for people to gather together to meditate. The Centre serves the needs of all people, of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Registration Number
- CC21694
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-03-10
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C+ (65.5/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi
- Website
- www.selfrealizationcentre.nz
- info@selfrealizationcentre.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 79.7 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.1M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.1M | $2.1M |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.3M | - |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.2M | - |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2020 | $0.2M | $0.1M | - |
| 2019 | $0.3M | $0.1M | - |
| 2018 | $0.2M | $0.1M | - |
| 2017 | $0.3M | $0.1M | - |
| 2016 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C+
- Overall Score
- 65.5/100
- Financial Score
- 70
- Governance Score
- 55
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| SRMHC Trustee Limited | Trustee | 2025-06-05 |
| Pamela Dwyer | Trustee | 2022-09-07 |
Former Officers (12)
- Martin Cooney — Trustee (departed 2025-05-22)
- Andrew Maynard — Trustee (departed 2024-05-25)
- Paul Sawyer — Trustee (departed 2024-02-02)
- Christina Taylor — Trustee (departed 2023-03-01)
- Christinaseva Carra — Trustee (departed 2021-10-21)
- Nadine Marshall — Trustee (departed 2023-10-11)
- Paul Dykstra — Trustee (departed 2022-09-07)
- Sonya Hardcastle — Trustee (departed 2009-12-18)
- Sybil Mananda Carrigan — Trustee (departed 2022-02-09)
- Daniel Francis Casley — Trustee (departed 2018-07-26)
- Peter Bertrand Denton — Trustee (departed 2018-07-26)
- Judy Rena Denton — Trustee (departed 2018-07-26)
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Self-Realization, Meditation And Healing Centre Charitable Trust (New Zealand)
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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- Small board structure2 current officers listed on the register — best-practice boards have 5+ members with separation of duties
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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.
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About
The Mission of the Self-Realization, Meditation And Healing Centre Charitable Trust (New Zealand) in Christchurch is to find, live and bring to others a Lighter Life, being guided by the Light of our Guru Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharma. Our vision is "Lighter Lives for More People." Our Values are unconditional love in all its forms including Understanding, Respect, Kindness, Giving, Inclusiveness, Consideration, Humility, and Open Mindedness. The Centre offers the teaching of Pure Meditation, yoga classes, healing and counselling appointments, courses and provides a regular time and space for people to gather together to meditate. The Centre serves the needs of all people, of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs.
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