The Youth and Cultural Development Society Incorporated — Health Charity in Christchurch
The Youth and Cultural Development Society Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. CharityData rates this charity A- (89.5/100). Annual revenue: $2.7M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: Te Kaupapa o YCD ko te arahitia o nga rangatahi o nga mana, nga ihi, nga wehi kia tae atu ki taua taumata. YCD aims to navigate Young people through the journey of self-discovery to develop their strengths and reach their potential. Moemoea Ki te manaakitia nga rangatahi kia tu pakari ai. Vision To support young people to achieve a sense of wholeness. Kaupapa statement YCD is a Kaupapa Maori provider upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We honour rangatahi, create inclusive and equitable spaces for all, and work hard to be the provider of choice. Through our values inclusive, positive, aroha, empower and accountability, we bring this vision to life.
- Registration Number
- CC22175
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-03-26
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (89.5/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- fredw@ycd.co.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $2.7M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $2.6M NZD
- Total Assets
- $4.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $3.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 15.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 24
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.7M | $2.6M | $3.4M |
| 2024 | $2.5M | $2.1M | $3.2M |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $2.8M |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $1.8M | $2.2M |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $1.5M | $1.0M |
| 2019 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $0.7M |
| 2018 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $0.7M |
| 2017 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $0.6M |
| 2016 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $0.6M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 89.5/100
- Financial Score
- 100
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Sunnex | Trustee | 2012-09-21 |
| Rachael Fonotia | Committee Member | 2009-10-28 |
Former Officers (24)
- Cassandra Staps — Trustee (departed 2025-03-25)
- Bridie Sweetman — Trustee (departed 2020-09-25)
- Hamish Johnson — Trustee (departed 2025-07-29)
- Tarisayi Garaba — Trustee (departed 2020-09-17)
- Jennifer Johnson — Trustee (departed 2018-09-28)
- John O'connor — Trustee (departed 2018-07-25)
- Cathrene Brophy — Trustee (departed 2014-10-02)
- Louise Cook — Trustee (departed 2022-09-30)
- Carl Pascoe — Trustee (departed 2013-07-31)
- Maraea Perawini — Trustee (departed 2019-10-18)
- Paul Dempsey — Trustee (departed 2018-09-28)
- John Robinson — Trustee (departed 2016-08-31)
- To'alepai Thomsen-Inder — Trustee (departed 2015-09-25)
- Helen Gatonyi — Committee Member (departed 2022-09-30)
- Jillian Buchan — Committee Member (departed 2012-09-21)
- David Quested — Committee Member (departed 2012-09-21)
- Cathrene Brophey — Committee Member (departed 2009-07-29)
- Reg Pennells — Trustee (departed 2009-09-20)
- Kekvin Watkins — Trustee (departed 2020-09-25)
- Paul Fox — Trustee (departed 2011-09-23)
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The Youth and Cultural Development Society Incorporated
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Reasons to look carefully (2)
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- No chair designatedBoard of 9 with no chair designated on the register
- Government-funding concentration88% of latest-year revenue came from government grants — single-stream dependency
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Te Kaupapa o YCD ko te arahitia o nga rangatahi o nga mana, nga ihi, nga wehi kia tae atu ki taua taumata. YCD aims to navigate Young people through the journey of self-discovery to develop their strengths and reach their potential. Moemoea Ki te manaakitia nga rangatahi kia tu pakari ai. Vision To support young people to achieve a sense of wholeness. Kaupapa statement YCD is a Kaupapa Maori provider upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We honour rangatahi, create inclusive and equitable spaces for all, and work hard to be the provider of choice. Through our values inclusive, positive, aroha, empower and accountability, we bring this vision to life.
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