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Charity Summary


Charity Details

Life Camping Trust
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Curious Cove
CC30065
9429042989561
Registered

Registration details

30/06/2008
June 30

Name change history

Name Effective Date
Teapot Valley Christian Camp Trust 30/06/2008
Life Camping Trust 30/08/2025

Address for service

200 Teapot Valley Road
RD 1
Brightwater
7091

Charity's other details

027 542 3368
director@teapotvalley.co.nz
https://www.teapotvalley.co.nz


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC30065

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

To continually explore fresh opportunities of achieving our major purpose, adapting our methods to the changing needs of groups and individuals, optimizing the usage of our facilities (and any others which may come within the control of the Board) and having an open mind and heart to the will of God for the development of this work, both in NZ and overseas. Our desire is to create an atmosphere where positive change can happen. Teapot Valley strives to be a place where people can retreat to a caring, service-oriented atmosphere as they advance in personal development through the experiences camp has to offer. The mission of Teapot Valley Christian Camp is to provide a safe, fun environment where people experience growth in heart, mind, body and soul through camping activities infused with Christian faith and values.

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

Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling), Provides religious services / activities

Sport / recreation

Accommodation / housing, Education / training / research, Religious activities, Accomodation and Religious Activities

Children / young people

People with disabilities, General public, Family / whanau

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
30/06/2026 31/12/2026 - - - To be filed To be filed
30/06/2025 31/12/2025 25/11/2025 $959,118 $1,074,769 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2024 31/12/2024 19/09/2024 $1,193,410 $1,023,292 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2023 31/12/2023 5/10/2023 $988,987 $819,461 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2022 31/12/2022 8/09/2022 $398,667 $459,513 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2021 31/12/2021 20/09/2021 $617,710 $564,234 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2020 31/12/2020 1/09/2020 $653,632 $506,660 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2019 31/12/2019 3/09/2019 $637,137 $467,270 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2018 31/12/2018 4/09/2018 $498,623 $489,905 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2017 31/12/2017 19/10/2017 $506,652 $456,850 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Lisa Kylie Rutledge Trustee 24/11/2025
Gottfried Minnich Trustee 2/12/2024
Steven Richard Polglase Trustee 1/05/2024
Darren Bryce Trustee 11/09/2018
Murray Bruce Gauntlett Trustee 14/12/2008
Philip Gordon Wilson Trustee 30/06/2008

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Marijke Caigou Trustee 4/09/2025
Nathan Thomas Inch Trustee 31/03/2025
Murray Bryant Trustee 9/09/2024
Geoffrey John Paynter Trustee 14/09/2021
Graeme John Sutton Trustee 31/12/2018
Gene Rakato Clark Trustee 16/10/2018
Raymond Victor Moore Trustee 30/06/2010
William Alexander Russell Trustee 30/06/2010

Charity Updates

Here is a list of all the details changed by the charity, for example adding or removing officers, amending rules, changing balance dates or updating address details.
Date Created Reference View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
28/11/2025 NOC025
22/08/2025 NOC023
7/08/2025 NOC022
25/04/2025 NOC021
20/12/2024 NOC019
10/09/2024 NOC017
29/04/2024 NOC016
21/05/2022 NOC013
27/10/2018 NOC009
18/10/2018 NOC008

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