New Zealand Rugby Foundation Incorporated — Health Charity in Auckland
New Zealand Rugby Foundation Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B+ (82.7/100). Annual revenue: $1.6M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: "To always stand alongside Rugby's seriously injured players. Thriving futures for Rugby's seriously injured players and whanau. The Foundation’s work is anchored in three enduring pillars: underpinned by Fundraising initiatives, visibilty and legacy planning and Financial and Operational Compliance Support: To stand alongside every seriously injured rugby player and their whānau with reliable, tailored, lifelong support that enhances wellbeing, independence, and mana motuhake. Champion: To advocate strongly and fairly to remove barriers, improve systems, and secure better outcomes for seriously injured players across rugby, ACC, and health systems. Collaborate: To build deep, enduring relationships and co-design solutions with stakeholders across the rugby ecosystem and wider community, recognising that collective effort delivers greater impact."
- Registration Number
- CC42547
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2009-10-12
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B+ (82.7/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- Website
- http://www.rugbyfoundation.com
- lisa@rugbyfoundation.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: General public, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $1.6M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $1.6M NZD
- Total Assets
- $7.4M NZD
- Net Assets
- $7.3M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.3 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 4
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $7.3M |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.7M | $6.9M |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $1.6M | $6.4M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.5M | $6.2M |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $1.3M | $6.2M |
| 2020 | $1.0M | $1.0M | $6.2M |
| 2019 | $1.7M | $1.2M | $5.6M |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $5.1M |
| 2017 | $1.7M | $1.3M | $5.1M |
| 2016 | $1.3M | $1.0M | $4.7M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B+
- Overall Score
- 82.7/100
- Financial Score
- 86
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Stephen Kara | Trustee | 2026-04-17 |
| Rowena Davenport | Deputy Chair | 2022-06-14 |
| Steve Morris | Chair | 2021-03-30 |
| Mark Peters | Business Committee Chair | 2011-05-31 |
Former Officers (33)
- Keven Mealamu MNZM — Trustee-Nzr-Representative
- Andy Ellis — Trustee
- Heidi Beech — Trustee
- Teina Boyd — Trustee (departed 2026-05-14)
- Ali Williams — Trustee (departed 2024-04-10)
- Andy Dalton — President
- Bailey Mackey — Trustee/nzr Representative (departed 2022-06-14)
- Melodie Robinson — Trustee
- Hannah Porter — Trustee
- Michael Jones — Trustee (departed 2022-07-01)
- Tanya Black — Trustee (departed 2022-04-05)
- Andrew Hall — Trustee
- Kirsten Patterson — Trustee (departed 2023-03-28)
- Andrew Golightly — Chair (departed 2026-06-01)
- Graham Mourie — Trustee
- Anthony Boric — Trustee (departed 2019-04-09)
- Wayne Peters — Trustee (departed 2016-12-15)
- Bryan Williams — Trustee (departed 2020-04-28)
- John Mayhew — Trustee (departed 2025-04-10)
- Simon Tremain — Trustee
Funding Sources
- Pelorus Trust — $97,382.09
- The North and South Trust Limited — $72,134
- Grassroots Trust Limited — $47,255.47
- New Zealand Community Trust — $40,700
- Mainland Foundation Limited — $9,250
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New Zealand Rugby Foundation Incorporated
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$1.6M
$1.6M
$7.4M
4
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.
Funder Profile
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About
"To always stand alongside Rugby's seriously injured players. Thriving futures for Rugby's seriously injured players and whanau. The Foundation’s work is anchored in three enduring pillars: underpinned by Fundraising initiatives, visibilty and legacy planning and Financial and Operational Compliance Support: To stand alongside every seriously injured rugby player and their whānau with reliable, tailored, lifelong support that enhances wellbeing, independence, and mana motuhake. Champion: To advocate strongly and fairly to remove barriers, improve systems, and secure better outcomes for seriously injured players across rugby, ACC, and health systems. Collaborate: To build deep, enduring relationships and co-design solutions with stakeholders across the rugby ecosystem and wider community, recognising that collective effort delivers greater impact."
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