The New Zealand Comedy Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity B (77.9/100). Annual revenue: $2.6M NZD. Financial data as at December 2024.
Mission: Our Vision & Purpose: To champion the craft of comedy, so everyone can share a laugh. We activate our purpose through: • The NZ International Comedy Festival, which makes Aotearoa the funniest place in the world each May. • An annual programme of awards and Trust-produced shows that support craft and career development, and showcase NZ comedy to live and tv/online audiences. • Programmes, workshops and other activities that give artists access to professional tools and capability support. • Advocacy that ensures the comedy community’s voice is at the table in key decision-making spaces. • Ways of working that uphold our values. And we do this to: • Provide more supported and sustainable career development opportunities and pathways. • Make comedy spaces more accessible and inclusive; and ensure comedy better reflects the diverse communities of Aotearoa. • Strengthen the craft and reach of New Zealand comedy. • Build connections & a sense of community across the comedy industry
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | $2.7M | $0.6M |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $0.6M |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $0.6M |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $0.5M |
| 2020 | $1.0M | $1.0M | $0.4M |
| 2019 | $2.2M | $2.0M | $0.5M |
| 2018 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $0.3M |
| 2017 | $2.2M | $2.5M | $0.3M |
| 2016 | $2.2M | $1.6M | $0.6M |
| 2015 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $0.6M |
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Financial data as at December 2024. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$2.6M
$2.7M
$743.5K
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2024). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Our Vision & Purpose: To champion the craft of comedy, so everyone can share a laugh. We activate our purpose through: • The NZ International Comedy Festival, which makes Aotearoa the funniest place in the world each May. • An annual programme of awards and Trust-produced shows that support craft and career development, and showcase NZ comedy to live and tv/online audiences. • Programmes, workshops and other activities that give artists access to professional tools and capability support. • Advocacy that ensures the comedy community’s voice is at the table in key decision-making spaces. • Ways of working that uphold our values. And we do this to: • Provide more supported and sustainable career development opportunities and pathways. • Make comedy spaces more accessible and inclusive; and ensure comedy better reflects the diverse communities of Aotearoa. • Strengthen the craft and reach of New Zealand comedy. • Build connections & a sense of community across the comedy industry
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HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.
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