Wellington Buddhist Centre Incorporated — Religion Charity in Wellington
Wellington Buddhist Centre Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The objects of the Centre shall be to advance the Buddhist faith in New Zealand and elsewhere by :- (a) Encouraging and educating members and others to live in accordance with the Teachings of The Buddha (b) Maintaining and developing the Wellington Buddhist Centre presently operated by the Triratna Buddhist Order, at either its present premises or at any other premises, for the purpose of furthering the other objects set out In this Rule (c) Supporting Order Members and other duly ordained Buddhists, at the Council's discretion, in their work for the Buddhist faith (d) Maintaining close communication with and working under the guidance of the Order, and In co-operation with the Triratna Buddhist Order
- Registration Number
- CC22144
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-03-26
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- info@wellingtonbuddhistcentre.org
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.2M |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.0M | $0.2M |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith | Council Member | 2024-06-15 |
| Diana Laws | Officer | 2024-06-15 |
| John Keogh | Officer | 2024-06-15 |
| Joanne Dinsdale | Council Member | 2023-07-01 |
Former Officers (22)
- Rosalinda Walsh Robertson — Council Member (departed 2025-03-29)
- Caitlin Scott — Council Member (departed 2024-03-12)
- Kim Horneman — Council Member (departed 2025-08-16)
- Anne Mawdsley — Council Member (departed 1921-12-20)
- Alison Minnery — Council Member (departed 2019-12-07)
- Christopher Bicknell — Secretary (departed 2024-06-30)
- Maureen Nicholl — Chair (departed 2021-06-22)
- Prudence Treadwell — Secretary (departed 2016-12-31)
- Kate Drury — Council Member (departed 2016-12-31)
- Teresa Sammut — Council Member (departed 2022-03-26)
- Malcolm Dow — Council Member (departed 2019-08-31)
- Dianne Laws — Council Member (departed 2019-03-16)
- Carol Loach — Secretary (departed 2014-06-08)
- Maureen Nichol — Council Member (departed 2013-07-28)
- Adele Chapman — Council Member (departed 2013-07-28)
- Donald Woolford — Council Member (departed 2016-03-22)
- Sophie Alcock — Committee Member (departed 2009-06-16)
- Clive Moon — Council Member (departed 2010-01-30)
- Janice Owen — Treasurer (departed 2011-06-30)
- Susan Stannard — Council Member (departed 2008-06-25)
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Wellington Buddhist Centre Incorporated
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The objects of the Centre shall be to advance the Buddhist faith in New Zealand and elsewhere by :- (a) Encouraging and educating members and others to live in accordance with the Teachings of The Buddha (b) Maintaining and developing the Wellington Buddhist Centre presently operated by the Triratna Buddhist Order, at either its present premises or at any other premises, for the purpose of furthering the other objects set out In this Rule (c) Supporting Order Members and other duly ordained Buddhists, at the Council's discretion, in their work for the Buddhist faith (d) Maintaining close communication with and working under the guidance of the Order, and In co-operation with the Triratna Buddhist Order
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