Photosynthesis — Arts & Culture Charity in Christchurch

Photosynthesis is a Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.

Mission: The purpose of Photosynthesis will be to operate an inclusive, accessible and affordable creative studio and darkoom in Ōtautahi/Christchurch that will enable and support visual fine art photographers by providing them with the tools and space they require to create high quality art.

Registration Number
CC60754
Charity Type
Trust
Registration Date
2022-08-29
Status
Active
Sector
Arts & Culture
Location
Christchurch, Christchurch
Email
hello@photosynthesis.nz
Data as at
March 2026

Financial Summary

Total Revenue
$0.1M NZD
Total Expenses
$0.1M NZD
Total Assets
$0.0M NZD
Net Assets
$0.0M NZD
Reserve Months
0.0 months of operating expenses
Financial Year End
2026-03-31

Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2026$0.1M$0.1M$0.0M
2025$0.1M$0.1M$0.0M
2024$0.1M$0.0M$0.0M
2023$0.0M$0.0M$0.0M

Board Members and Officers

Current Officers (6)

NameRoleAppointed
Heather MilneTrustee2026-04-08
Moana LeeTrustee2025-10-28
Liam CollinsTrustee2025-03-30
Stuart ClookTrustee, Chair and Treasurer2024-06-12
Jennifer ShieldsTrustee2024-02-22
Kieran HaymesTrustee, Secretary2022-08-17

Former Officers (3)

  • Audrey Baldwin — Trustee (departed 2024-08-07)
  • Federico Corradi — Director (departed 2024-02-22)
  • Andrew Turner — Officer (departed 2023-09-25)

Funding Sources

  • Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited — $21,456.52
  • Pub Charity Limited — $9,954.56
  • Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $8,900
  • Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited — $8,598.87
  • The Lion Foundation — $2,000

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Photosynthesis

CC60754Christchurch, ChristchurchRegistered 29 Aug 2022
Data updated: 4 days ago
Financials6mo agoRating2d ago

Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.

NR
Not rated — Volunteer / community organisation

Small volunteer-led organisations are not letter-graded: the standard financial template does not fit entities without paid staff, large revenue, or significant government funding. The charity's filed figures are shown above.

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Revenue

$71.9K

Expenses

$67.8K

Assets

$40.2K

Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.

About

Mission

The purpose of Photosynthesis will be to operate an inclusive, accessible and affordable creative studio and darkoom in Ōtautahi/Christchurch that will enable and support visual fine art photographers by providing them with the tools and space they require to create high quality art.

Key Statistics

Annual Revenue
$71.9K
Total Expenses
$67.8K
Net Assets
$40.2K

Financial Trends

Financial Trends (4 Years)

Revenue Breakdown

Financial Health Dashboard

Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
0.4mo
Could operate 0.4 months with zero revenue
Critical
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data

Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology

Revenue Diversification

33
Score /100
Concentrated
HHI: 6,678
Other79.0%
Government Grants20.9%
Donations0.2%

HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.

Peer Comparison

Ranked against 360 peers · Arts & Culture · Under $100K

Rating Score
0
#57/361
Revenue
$72K
#42/361
Reserve Months
0.0
#1/361
Surplus
$4K
#118/361
Staff Cost %
0%
#1/361

Peers are charities in the same sector and revenue size band. Rankings are based on the latest available data.

Rating History

NR
2026
Score: N/A
Financial: 0 | Governance: 30 | Transparency: 65
Current
NR
2025
Score: N/A
Financial: 0 | Governance: 30 | Transparency: 65

Rating

Score: /100
Financial
0
Governance
30
Transparency
65
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Contact Details

Address
Christchurch, Christchurch

Registration

Registration NumberCC60754
Entity TypeTrust
Registered29 Aug 2022
StatusRegistered

Companies Office

StatusRegistered
Entity TypeCharitable Trust
Incorporated17 Aug 2022
Registered office
10/400 St Asaph St, Christchurch

Sector & Activities

Primary Sector
Arts & Culture

Data sourced from Charities Services register and publicly available annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 28 September 2026.