The Polish Association in New Zealand (Incorporated) — Arts & Culture Charity in Wellington
The Polish Association in New Zealand (Incorporated) is a Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. Annual revenue: $0.2M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: a) To promote closer understanding and friendship with Polish and New Zealand peoples b) To provide suitable amenities for recreational, sporting and cultural activities in New Zealand c) To organise and encourage members participating in social support programs for solitary elderly persons. d) To promote a wider interest in Polish culture(ie. Liturature and history), to enable greater appreciation of the merits of cultural diversity within New Zealand e) To participate in charitable activities in New Zealand and render assistance to other organisations and individuals, particularly those involved in youth, cultural, religious activities and care of the aged and sick. (f) To maintain contact with Poland and with other similar organisations in New Zealand and Polish communities in other countries.
- Registration Number
- CC26904
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- association@polishcommunity.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M 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 | $0.2M | $0.1M | - |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.4M | $0.1M | - |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2016 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rombel | President | 2022-08-28 |
| Peter Skrzynski | Treasurer | 2019-08-25 |
Former Officers (3)
- Barbara Hanson — Secretary (departed 2025-08-23)
- Helena Fagan — President (departed 2022-08-28)
- Tadeusz Wypych — Committee Member (departed 2019-08-25)
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The Polish Association in New Zealand (Incorporated)
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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a) To promote closer understanding and friendship with Polish and New Zealand peoples b) To provide suitable amenities for recreational, sporting and cultural activities in New Zealand c) To organise and encourage members participating in social support programs for solitary elderly persons. d) To promote a wider interest in Polish culture(ie. Liturature and history), to enable greater appreciation of the merits of cultural diversity within New Zealand e) To participate in charitable activities in New Zealand and render assistance to other organisations and individuals, particularly those involved in youth, cultural, religious activities and care of the aged and sick. (f) To maintain contact with Poland and with other similar organisations in New Zealand and Polish communities in other countries.
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