The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust — Health Charity in Auckland
The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. Annual revenue: $0.5M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The Kindness Institute's aim is for vulnerable youth to develop inner resources in order to reach their own unique potential. TKI runs youth programs that are culturally responsive, community mandated and rangatahi-led. We have youth representation at all levels of the organisation, allowing rangatahi to lead their own solutions. We know education is a powerful tool in addressing the youth mental health crisis in Aotearoa. We give rangatahi the tools they need to manage stress, improve their mental health and resilience and foster positive connections with others; this is the primary purpose of our organisation. Through stress management, mindfulness and yoga, The Kindness Institute supports vulnerable communities to transform their own lives.
- Registration Number
- CC53279
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2016-02-23
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- kiaora@thekindnessinstitute.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (charitable_trust)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.5M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 6
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.0M |
| 2025 | $0.6M | $0.6M | $0.1M |
| 2024 | $0.8M | $0.7M | $0.0M |
| 2023 | $0.7M | $0.7M | $0.0M |
| 2022 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $-0.0M |
| 2021 | $0.5M | $0.5M | $-0.0M |
| 2020 | $0.2M | $0.3M | $0.0M |
| 2019 | $0.2M | $0.1M | - |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Urlich | Trustee | 2026-02-26 |
| Te Reretai Hauiti | Trustee | 2026-02-26 |
| Tarati Blair-Hunt | Trustee | 2026-02-26 |
| Jennifer Braithwaite | Trustee | 2026-02-02 |
| Kristina Cavit | Trustee | 2016-02-03 |
Former Officers (11)
- Christopher Davidson — Trustee (departed 2026-01-28)
- Dominic Hoey — Trustee (departed 2026-03-01)
- Nikki Fisher — Trustee (departed 2025-03-31)
- Te Aorangi Morini — Trustee (departed 2025-05-19)
- Hunia Mackay — Trustee (departed 2025-03-31)
- Jessikha Leatham-Vlasic — Trustee (departed 2020-09-30)
- Alecia McCulloch — Trustee (departed 2023-06-30)
- Cheryl Bowie — Trustee (departed 2020-03-27)
- Kirsten Matthew — Trustee (departed 2019-08-16)
- Sum Tran — Trustee (departed 2020-11-16)
- amelia mccombie — Trustee (departed 2016-08-22)
Funding Sources
- Foundation North — $40,383
- Foundation North — $40,000
- Foundation North — $25,000
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The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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About
The Kindness Institute's aim is for vulnerable youth to develop inner resources in order to reach their own unique potential. TKI runs youth programs that are culturally responsive, community mandated and rangatahi-led. We have youth representation at all levels of the organisation, allowing rangatahi to lead their own solutions. We know education is a powerful tool in addressing the youth mental health crisis in Aotearoa. We give rangatahi the tools they need to manage stress, improve their mental health and resilience and foster positive connections with others; this is the primary purpose of our organisation. Through stress management, mindfulness and yoga, The Kindness Institute supports vulnerable communities to transform their own lives.
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