The Aetherius SocietyReligion Charity in Auckland

The Aetherius Society is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity C+ (68.5/100). Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.

Mission: To hold and conduct Divine and Mystical Services, to practise Spiritual Healing, to give and receive lectures on all aspects of religion, yoga, metaphysics and the psychic sciences.

Registration Number
CC28467
Charity Type
Trust
Registration Date
2008-06-30
Status
Active
CharityData Rating
C+ (68.5/100)
Sector
Religion
Location
Auckland, Auckland
Email
info@aetherius.org.nz
Data as at
March 2026

Financial Summary

Total Revenue
$0.1M NZD
Total Expenses
$0.1M NZD
Reserve Months
2.0 months of operating expenses
Staff Count
1
Financial Year End
2026-03-31

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2026$0.1M$0.1M-
2025$0.1M$0.1M-
2024$0.0M$0.0M$2.8M
2023$0.0M$0.0M$0.5M
2022$0.0M$0.0M$0.5M
2021$0.0M$0.0M$0.5M
2020$0.1M$0.0M$0.5M
2019$0.1M$0.1M$0.5M
2018$0.1M$0.0M$0.5M
2017$0.1M$0.1M$0.5M

CharityData Rating

Overall Grade
C+
Overall Score
68.5/100
Financial Score
70
Governance Score
65
Transparency Score
65

Board Members and Officers

Current Officers (3)

NameRoleAppointed
Olav SolbergChairperson/trustee2008-05-05
Tanya SolbergTreasurer/trustee1997-05-14
Elizabeth MartinTrustee1997-05-14

Former Officers (3)

  • Ray NielsenTrustee (departed 2010-05-16)
  • Gordon MckenzieTrustee (departed 2014-05-25)
  • Frank McmanusTrustee (departed 2024-07-15)

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The Aetherius Society

CC28467Auckland, AucklandRegistered 30 Jun 2008
Data updated: 1 Sept 2026
Financials5mo agoRating2d ago

Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.

C+
69/100
Balance sheet from 2024 used (not reported this year)
Financial
70
Governance
65
Transparency
65
Revenue

$100.1K

Expenses

$97.8K

Staff

1

Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.

Endowment Foundation

Special Entity Type

This is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.

Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.

About

Mission

To hold and conduct Divine and Mystical Services, to practise Spiritual Healing, to give and receive lectures on all aspects of religion, yoga, metaphysics and the psychic sciences.

Key Statistics

Annual Revenue
$100.1K
Total Expenses
$97.8K
Net Assets
-
Staff
1
employees

Financial Trends

Financial Trends (18 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Expense Breakdown

API Data

Based on annual return data. Detailed program/admin breakdown not available.

Financial Health Dashboard

Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
24.6mo
Could operate 24.6 months with zero revenue
Over-capitalized
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data

Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology

Revenue Diversification

57
Score /100
Concentrated
HHI: 4,299
Other48.3%
Donations43.6%
Investment Income8.1%
Trading / Services0.1%

HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.

Peer Comparison

Ranked against 198 peers · Religion · $100K – $1M

Rating Score
69
#13/199
Revenue
$100K
#198/199
Reserve Months
2.0
#1/199
Surplus
$2K
#137/199
Staff Cost %
35%
#199/199

Peers are charities in the same sector and revenue size band. Rankings are based on the latest available data.

Rating History

C+
2026
Score: 68.5
Financial: 70 | Governance: 65 | Transparency: 65
Current
B-
2025
Score: 71.5
Financial: 70 | Governance: 75 | Transparency: 65

Rating

C+
Score: 68.5/100
Financial
70
Governance
65
Transparency
65
Why this grade: Financial 70 × 40% + Governance 65 × 60% = 67 → C+.
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Contact Details

Address
Auckland, Auckland

Registration

Registration NumberCC28467
Entity TypeTrust
Registered30 Jun 2008
StatusRegistered

Companies Office

StatusRegistered
Entity TypeCharitable Trust
Incorporated21 Nov 1984
Registered office
269 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland

Sector & Activities

Primary Sector
Religion

Data sourced from Charities Services register and publicly available annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 14 September 2026.