The Ākina Foundation — Health Charity in Wellington
The Ākina Foundation is a deregistered Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. Annual revenue: $2.6M NZD. Financial data as at June 2023.
Mission: Ākina is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading impact development organisation. We’re on a mission to make meaningful change by putting positive impact at the heart of our economy. Our vision is of a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive Aotearoa and world. This change is called ‘impact’. When we talk about impact we’re talking about the social, environmental and cultural benefits that can flow from purpose-driven business. The positive impact of business can help address the threats posed by challenges like poverty, inequality, waste management, biodiversity loss and climate breakdown. Ākina is transforming our economy through impact consulting services, social procurement and impact investment advisory services, and by building the capability of enterprises nationwide. We’re also working with the Government to create the conditions for a thriving social enterprise sector, into the future.
- Registration Number
- CC27868
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-02-12
- Status
- Deregistered (2025-05-28)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- info@akina.org.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- June 2023
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $2.6M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $2.5M NZD
- Total Assets
- $1.2M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.5M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2023-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6M | $2.5M | $0.5M |
| 2022 | $2.3M | $2.5M | $0.4M |
| 2021 | $2.9M | $2.7M | $0.6M |
| 2020 | $3.2M | $2.7M | $0.4M |
| 2019 | $3.1M | $3.2M | $-0.0M |
| 2018 | $3.7M | $3.6M | $0.0M |
| 2017 | $2.3M | $2.7M | $-0.2M |
| 2016 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $0.1M |
| 2015 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $0.1M |
| 2014 | $0.6M | $0.5M | $0.2M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Reynolds | Trustee | 2022-06-01 |
| Rachel Sanson | Trustee | 2020-03-01 |
| Te Puoho Katene | Chair | 2018-10-01 |
Former Officers (23)
- Wayne Vargis — Trustee (departed 2023-11-17)
- Simon Hay — Trustee (departed 2023-11-17)
- Tina Porou — Trustee (departed 2019-06-30)
- Benjamin Kepes — Chair (departed 2023-11-27)
- Michelle Sharp — Trustee (departed 2022-08-04)
- Malcolm Shaw — Trustee (departed 2023-04-05)
- Penelope Nelson — Trustee (departed 2018-02-15)
- Sophie Haslem — Chair (departed 2020-11-04)
- Justine Munro — Trustee (departed 2015-10-29)
- Anake Goodall — Chair (departed 2017-12-07)
- Brad Jackson — Trustee (departed 2016-12-31)
- Nicholas Gerritsen — Trustee (departed 2018-04-12)
- Gavin Fernandez — Trustee (departed 2020-11-04)
- Louise Parkin — Trustee (departed 2014-08-15)
- Sam Tobin — Trustee (departed 2011-10-13)
- Thomas Lambie — Trustee (departed 2012-08-10)
- Susan Kerr — Trustee (departed 2013-11-12)
- Matthew Jansen — Trustee (departed 2012-05-08)
- Roderick Oram — Trustee (departed 2014-12-31)
- Margaret Bayfield — Trustee (departed 2010-11-01)
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The Ākina Foundation
Financial data as at June 2023. 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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GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
Ākina is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading impact development organisation. We’re on a mission to make meaningful change by putting positive impact at the heart of our economy. Our vision is of a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive Aotearoa and world. This change is called ‘impact’. When we talk about impact we’re talking about the social, environmental and cultural benefits that can flow from purpose-driven business. The positive impact of business can help address the threats posed by challenges like poverty, inequality, waste management, biodiversity loss and climate breakdown. Ākina is transforming our economy through impact consulting services, social procurement and impact investment advisory services, and by building the capability of enterprises nationwide. We’re also working with the Government to create the conditions for a thriving social enterprise sector, into the future.
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