The Etu Pasifika Trust — Social Services Charity in Auckland
The Etu Pasifika Trust is a registered charity in the Social Services sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity C (63.1/100). Annual revenue: $9.0M NZD. Financial data as at June 2024.
Mission: To provide Pacific families in Canterbury with direct, personal and practical health, educational, justice and social support and services utilizing the Whanau Ora principles and philosophy.
- Registration Number
- CC54418
- Registration Date
- 2017-03-24
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C (63.1/100)
- Sector
- Social Services
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- melanie@pasifikafutures.co.nz
- Data as at
- June 2024
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $9.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $8.7M NZD
- Total Assets
- $2.7M NZD
- Net Assets
- $1.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.7 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 54
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2024-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | $8.7M | $1.2M |
| 2023 | $6.9M | $6.7M | $0.9M |
| 2022 | $5.9M | $5.9M | $0.7M |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $3.2M | $0.6M |
| 2020 | $2.8M | $2.7M | $0.2M |
| 2019 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $0.1M |
| 2018 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $0.1M |
| 2017 | - | - | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C
- Overall Score
- 63.1/100
- Financial Score
- 58
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (6)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Letava TAFUNA'I | Board Director | 2024-07-01 |
| Aaron Mauger | Board Director | 2024-07-01 |
| Ranginui Vini | Board Director | 2024-02-07 |
| Tule Misa | Chair | 2021-04-09 |
| Patele Filoailii | Director | 2016-11-29 |
| Etu Pasifika Limited | Executive Officer | 2016-11-29 |
Former Officers (8)
- Richard Cowley — Board Director (departed 2025-07-06)
- Karoline Lalahi-Jermyn — Chair (departed 2025-06-30)
- Tearikivao Maoate — Trustee (departed 2020-05-04)
- Apisalome Talemaitoga — Director (departed 2024-06-30)
- Nicholas Giblin — Chairperson/director (departed 2024-06-30)
- Jitoko Cama — Director (departed 2018-01-17)
- Staverton Kautoke — Director (departed 2023-03-15)
- Terepai O Ngamata Cowan Rave — Director (departed 2021-06-30)
Disclosed Pay and Fees
| Name | Role | Role type | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Executive Management Team | Group total | $229,965 | - |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Executive Management Team | Group total | $229,965 | 2024 |
| Board of Directors (aggregate) | Board Members | Group total | $160,000 | - |
| Board of Directors (aggregate) | Board Members | Group total | $160,000 | 2024 |
| Fr Paulo Filoiali'i | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Dr. Tule Misa | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
| Mrs Debbie Sorensen | Chief Executive Officer | Executive role | - | 2024 |
| Osana Peteru-Peleti | Practice Manager | Executive role | - | 2024 |
| Dr. Apisalome Talemaitoga | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
| Tuilavoni Lama | Services Manager | Executive role | - | 2024 |
| Dr Nick Giblin | Chair | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Mr. Terepai O Ngamata Cowan Rave | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
| Dr Kalo Lalahi | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Dr. Staverton Kautoke | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
| Peati Mene-Vaele | Mental Health Lead | Role not classified | - | 2024 |
| Edna Soli | Whānau Ora Lead | Role not classified | - | 2024 |
| Dr Sam Ah Mu | Clinical Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Dr. Nicholas Giblin | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
| Ailua Makalio | Cultural Relationships Manager | Executive role | - | 2024 |
| Dr Tule Fanakava Misa | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Lilioma Toma | Nursing Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Dr Apisalome Talemaitoga | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Reverend Ranginui (Rangi) Vini | Board member | Board or trustee role | - | 2024 |
| Rev. Paulo Filoiali'I | Director | Board or trustee role | - | 2021 |
Major Funders and Contracts (FY2021)
As disclosed in The Etu Pasifika Trust's annual report.
- Pasifika Futures Trust — $2,758,624 (76.7% of revenue) — Whanau Ora, Personal and Mental Health services delivery for Pacific families in Canterbury region; Covid-19 relief to Pacific families in South Island
Service Providers
- BDO Auckland
- BDO
- ASB Bank Limited
- McVeagh Fleming
- McVeagh Fleming
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The Etu Pasifika Trust
Financial data as at June 2024. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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To provide Pacific families in Canterbury with direct, personal and practical health, educational, justice and social support and services utilizing the Whanau Ora principles and philosophy.
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