The Auckland Film Society IncorporatedEducation Charity in Auckland

The Auckland Film Society Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity B+ (83.8/100). Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at December 2024.

Mission: To promote and cultivate public interest in film, as art, education and entertainment To screen curated annual seasons of accomplished and innovative films by international and NZ filmmakers whose work would otherwise be unavailable as a shared cinema experience To provide high-quality critical contexts for viewing experiences To provide further opportunities for audience enrichment and discussion via guest speakers and Q&A To promote social connection via screenings and special events

Registration Number
CC32633
Charity Type
Trust
Registration Date
2008-06-30
Status
Active
CharityData Rating
B+ (83.8/100)
Sector
Education
Location
Auckland, Auckland
Email
aucklandfilmsociety@gmail.com
Data as at
December 2024

Financial Summary

Total Revenue
$0.1M NZD
Total Expenses
$0.0M NZD
Total Assets
$0.5M NZD
Net Assets
$0.5M NZD
Reserve Months
3.9 months of operating expenses
Volunteers
0
Financial Year End
2024-12-31

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024$0.1M$0.0M$0.5M
2023$0.0M$0.0M$0.4M
2022$0.0M$0.0M$0.4M
2021$0.0M$0.0M$0.5M
2020$0.0M$0.0M$0.5M
2019$0.0M$0.0M$0.0M
2018$0.0M$0.0M$0.0M
2017$0.0M$0.0M$0.0M
2016$0.0M$0.0M$0.0M
2015$0.0M$0.0M-

CharityData Rating

Overall Grade
B+
Overall Score
83.8/100
Financial Score
87.5
Governance Score
75
Transparency Score
65

Board Members and Officers

Current Officers (12)

NameRoleAppointed
Lucy ChapmanCommittee Member2026-04-28
Joanne McKinlayCommittee Member2026-04-28
Jerome CargillCommittee Member2025-04-28
Joshua EyreCommittee Member2024-04-29
Kristina SivertsenCommittee Member2024-04-29
David WatsonCommittee Member2018-04-23
Carmel RiordanCommittee Member2018-04-23
Mark AndersenMembership Secretary2016-01-01
Craig RanapiaSecretary2012-04-12
Simon ErcegCommittee Member2008-06-30
Jane McKenzieTreasurer2008-06-30
Andrew LockettChair2008-06-30

Former Officers (12)

  • Phoebe LockettCommittee Member (departed 2022-05-30)
  • Taylarose ScullyCommittee Member (departed 2021-04-27)
  • Robyn HarperCommittee Member (departed 2021-04-27)
  • Gorjan MarkovskiCommittee Member (departed 2021-04-27)
  • High LillyCommittee Member (departed 2015-12-31)
  • Alison AshtonCommittee Member (departed 2023-05-15)
  • Heather McQueenSecretary (departed 2008-12-31)
  • Ruth PattersonCommittee Member (departed 2019-04-29)
  • Marjorie SprecherCommittee Member (departed 2024-04-29)
  • Natasha LohCommittee Member (departed 2018-04-23)
  • Lindsay AmosCommittee Member (departed 2008-12-31)
  • Douglas AlthoffCommittee Member (departed 2008-12-31)

Funding Sources

  • Foundation North — $10,000
  • Foundation North — $3,450

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The Auckland Film Society Incorporated

CC32633Auckland, AucklandRegistered 30 Jun 2008
Data updated: 2 days ago
Financials31 Dec 2024Rating3d ago

Financial data as at December 2024. Sourced from Charities Services register.

B+
84/100
Financial
88
Governance
75
Transparency
65
Revenue

$60.7K

Expenses

$35.2K

Assets

$481.9K

Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2024). 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.

Funded By

Registered charities that have funded this organisation.

About

Mission

To promote and cultivate public interest in film, as art, education and entertainment To screen curated annual seasons of accomplished and innovative films by international and NZ filmmakers whose work would otherwise be unavailable as a shared cinema experience To provide high-quality critical contexts for viewing experiences To provide further opportunities for audience enrichment and discussion via guest speakers and Q&A To promote social connection via screenings and special events

Key Statistics

Annual Revenue
$60.7K
Total Expenses
$35.2K
Net Assets
$481.9K
Volunteers
0

Financial Trends

Financial Trends (17 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Financial Health Dashboard

Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
3.9mo
Could operate 3.9 months with zero revenue
Low reserves
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

41
Score /100
Concentrated
HHI: 5,942
Investment Income72.7%
Trading / Services25.6%
Other1.3%
Donations0.4%

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

Peer Comparison

Ranked against 355 peers · Education · Under $100K

Rating Score
84
#3/356
Revenue
$61K
#60/356
Reserve Months
3.9
#1/356
Surplus
$25K
#24/356
Staff Cost %
0%
#1/356

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

Rating

B+
Score: 83.8/100
Financial
87.5
Governance
75
Transparency
65
Why this grade: Financial 88 × 40% + Governance 75 × 60% = 80 → B+.
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Contact Details

Address
Auckland, Auckland

Registration

Registration NumberCC32633
Entity TypeTrust
Registered30 Jun 2008
StatusRegistered

Companies Office

StatusRegistered
Entity TypeIncorporated Society
Incorporated30 Sept 1947
Registered office
2nd Floor, Embassy Theatre Building, Wellington, 6012
Differs from Charities Register address (36 Kingsland Avenue, , Kingsland, Auckland, 1021, Auckland, Auckland). May be stale on either register — verify with the charity if material.

Sector & Activities

Primary Sector
Education

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