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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Cowan Family Charitable Trust

Registration number:

CC64717

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

28/01/2026

Balance Date:

March 31

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

5/28 Ambler Avenue

Glen Eden

Auckland

Charity's other details

Areas of Operation:

Nationwide

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC64717

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Trust’s charitable purpose is to support marginalised and vulnerable communities, including individuals who are incarcerated or transitioning from the criminal justice system. This includes promoting social reintegration, mental wellbeing, educational opportunities, and the reduction of recidivism through tailored support programs and counselling services. The Trust seeks to address inequalities, provide advocacy, and create pathways for personal development and community engagement.

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

Activities:

Acts as an umbrella / resource body

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Sectors:

Social services

Health, Community development

Beneficiaries:

General public

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 for the year ending 31 March 2026 under Section 43 of the Charities Act 2005

For Year Ended	Due Date	Date Submitted	Total Income	Total Expenditure	Financial Statements	Annual Return Summary
31/03/2026	30/09/2026	-	-	-	-	Exempt

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Andre Mathews	Trustee (officer)	28/01/2026
Mark Cowan	Trustee	22/12/2025

Charity Updates

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Charity Documents

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