The Pipe Bands Foundation of New Zealand Incorporated — Arts & Culture Charity in Christchurch
The Pipe Bands Foundation of New Zealand Incorporated is a Incorporated Society charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B (76.8/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: To give financial support to the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association (incorporated) its members and kindred or associated organisations for the promotion and fostering of pipe bands and their music throughout New Zealand
- Registration Number
- CC35627
- Charity Type
- Incorporated Society
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B (76.8/100)
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- pbfoundationnz@outlook.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Voluntary bodies other than charities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 346.3 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.2M |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $-0.0M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B
- Overall Score
- 76.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Mackenzie | Director | 2025-07-28 |
| Edwin Eeles | Director | 2024-07-29 |
| Claire Ross | Secretary | 2020-09-26 |
| Jillian Vincent | Director | 2019-12-16 |
| Roderick Miller | Chair | 2019-09-14 |
Former Officers (14)
- Philip Mair — Director (departed 2025-07-28)
- Benjamin McLaughlin — Director (departed 2025-07-28)
- Kevin Nally — President (departed 2021-09-29)
- Alastair Pratt — Director (departed 2024-07-29)
- Peter Ferguson — Director (departed 2015-09-12)
- Allan Cameron — Director (departed 2020-09-26)
- Margerette Marshall — Director (departed 2013-09-14)
- Margarette Marshall — Director (departed 2026-08-18)
- Lindsay Rackley — Director (departed 2009-09-05)
- Alexander Thomson — Director (departed 2012-09-22)
- Graham Fairley — Director (departed 2021-09-22)
- Leonard Payne — Director (departed 2019-09-14)
- James Shepherd — Director (departed 2019-09-14)
- Penelope Wilson — Director (departed 2009-09-05)
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The Pipe Bands Foundation of New Zealand Incorporated
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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$6.8K
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). 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.
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Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
To give financial support to the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association (incorporated) its members and kindred or associated organisations for the promotion and fostering of pipe bands and their music throughout New Zealand
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