The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust — Education Charity in Christchurch
The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust was established 'to advance education by furthering knowledge of the English language and the art of communication and understanding between English-speaking peoples within New Zealand’ (Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p.2). The charitable purposes of the Trust include, but are not limited to: 1.The promotion of English in public speaking and debate; 2.The promotion of the use of English in drama and literature; 3.Encouraging the enjoyment and constructive use of English through educational programmes; 4.Enabling New Zealanders to undertake scholarships, grants or awards for the study of the English language and its use; 5.Providing funds in New Zealand towards student or teacher exchange programmes, or other such objectives; 6.Providing funds in New Zealand for the supply of suitable aids for teaching the English language. (Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p. 2).
- Registration Number
- CC21927
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-03-17
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- haydenmhryan@gmail.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (trust)
- Data as at
- June 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Dinie Bevers | Trustee | 2023-05-15 |
| Lois Flanagan | Trustee | 2021-12-20 |
| Hayden Ryan | Trustee | 2009-10-11 |
Former Officers (6)
- Bruce Harding — Trustee (departed 2021-01-25)
- Philip Armstrong — Trustee (departed 2017-05-10)
- Helen Balch — Trustee (departed 2022-12-18)
- Rosemary Armstrong — Trustee (departed 2009-10-11)
- Patrick Lee — Trustee (departed 2015-10-09)
- Amber Gazzard — Trustee (departed 2015-10-09)
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The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust
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About
The Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust was established 'to advance education by furthering knowledge of the English language and the art of communication and understanding between English-speaking peoples within New Zealand’ (Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p.2). The charitable purposes of the Trust include, but are not limited to: 1.The promotion of English in public speaking and debate; 2.The promotion of the use of English in drama and literature; 3.Encouraging the enjoyment and constructive use of English through educational programmes; 4.Enabling New Zealanders to undertake scholarships, grants or awards for the study of the English language and its use; 5.Providing funds in New Zealand towards student or teacher exchange programmes, or other such objectives; 6.Providing funds in New Zealand for the supply of suitable aids for teaching the English language. (Canterbury English Speaking Union Trust Deed, p. 2).
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