The Sarana Trust — Religion Charity in Auckland
The Sarana Trust is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: (a) in accordance with the principles of the Triratna Buddhist Order to acquire, develop, and use land and buildings for establishing and maintaining Buddhist residential communities. (b) to advance the Buddhst faith in New Zealand by encouraging and educating people to live in accordance with the Teachings of the Buddha. (c) to support members of the Triratna Buddhist Order at the discretion of the Trustees.
- Registration Number
- CC36265
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- ratnavyuha@gmail.com
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.1M | - |
| 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 | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bartram | Trustee | 2026-08-08 |
| Jan Strocki | Trustee | 2026-04-22 |
| Mark Templeton | Trustee | 2026-04-22 |
| Malcolm Dow | Trustee | 2022-05-16 |
| Rohit Vig | Trustee | 2016-12-06 |
| James Neidhart | Trustee | 2013-07-09 |
| Evan Thomas | Trustee | 2008-12-09 |
Former Officers (6)
- Elizabeth Smith — Trustee (departed 2025-09-23)
- Geoffrey Walker — Trustee (departed 2026-04-22)
- Lawrence Bishop — Trustee (departed 2007-01-01)
- Norman Harris — Trustee (departed 2009-07-20)
- Taranatha N/a — Trustee (departed 2013-07-09)
- Keith Downer — Trustee (departed 2016-12-06)
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The Sarana Trust
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(a) in accordance with the principles of the Triratna Buddhist Order to acquire, develop, and use land and buildings for establishing and maintaining Buddhist residential communities. (b) to advance the Buddhst faith in New Zealand by encouraging and educating people to live in accordance with the Teachings of the Buddha. (c) to support members of the Triratna Buddhist Order at the discretion of the Trustees.
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