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Charity Details

Wesley Historical Society (New Zealand)
CC27058
9429042838975
Registered

Registration details

30/06/2008
June 30

Address for service

PO Box 931
Christchurch
8140
50 Langdons Road
Papanui
Christchurch
8053

Charity's other details

09 973 5544
treasurer.whs@methodist.nz

Oceania

Australia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga

North America

United States

Asia

Korea, South, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Europe

Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC27058

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Society encourages the study of Methodist origins and development in Aotearoa New Zealand, and of Methodist missionary activity in the Pacific. It supports the research, recording, preservation, presentation and publication of historical material, contributing to an informed understanding of the interactions between Māori, Pākehā, Pacific peoples and other communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Note: The main sectors, activities and beneficiaries are bolded.

Sponsors / undertakes research

Makes grants / loans to individuals, Makes grants to organisations (including schools or other charities), Acts as an umbrella / resource body, Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides religious services / activities, Undertakes Research

Education / training / research

Religious activities

General public

Other charities, Religious groups

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

Annual Returns

Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.

Exemptions

This charity has been granted an exemption from filing an annual return by 31 December 2008 under Section 43 of the Charities Act 2005. The first annual return is due by 31 December 2009.

For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
30/06/2025 31/12/2025 29/12/2025 $20,335 $11,239 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2024 31/12/2024 2/11/2024 $8,384 $4,043 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2023 31/12/2023 27/12/2023 $8,059 $4,666 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2022 31/12/2022 22/12/2022 $2,249 $2,720 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2021 31/12/2021 28/12/2021 $5,098 $3,109 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2020 31/12/2020 29/12/2020 $6,259 $4,295 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2019 31/12/2019 9/03/2020 $6,810 $5,999 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2018 31/12/2018 20/12/2018 $7,050 $4,704 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2017 31/12/2017 26/12/2017 $8,272 $9,285 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2016 31/12/2016 25/01/2017 $10,418 $11,062 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Simon Peter Kay Editor 1/07/2025
Gary Clover Vice-President 18/11/2022
Rowan Tautari Executive Committee Member 18/11/2022
So'otaga P-Misikei Executive Committee Member 18/11/2022
Brian Turner Executive Committee Member 19/11/2021
Elaine Bolitho Executive Committee Member 19/11/2021
Lynne Jennifer Wall Secretary 30/09/2016
Ian Frederick Faulkner President 29/04/2015
Peter Lane Treasurer 1/02/2010
Terry Wall Executive Committee Member 1/02/2010

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Allan Davidson Executive Committee Member 30/06/2025
Susan Jane Thompson Vice President 30/09/2022
Helen Barbara Laurenson President 6/11/2020
Shona Frances Michie Board Member 31/12/2018
Margaret Anne Ziegler Secretary 18/08/2015
Jill Weeks Board Member 29/04/2015
Ruth Helen Blundell Treasurer 1/07/2011
Margaret Joan Gordon Board Member 1/07/2010
Philip Frank Taylor Board Member 1/07/2010
Terence William Wall Board Member 1/07/2010

Charity Updates

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30/12/2025 NOC020
29/12/2025 NOC019
7/09/2015 NOC007
15/01/2013 AR005
14/12/2011 AR004
2/06/2011 NOC003
1/05/2009 NOC002

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