Wesley Historical Society (New Zealand) — Education Charity in Christchurch
Wesley Historical Society (New Zealand) is a Charitable Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. CharityData rates this charity B- (73.9/100). Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The Society encourages the study of Methodist origins and development in Aotearoa New Zealand, and of Methodist missionary activity in the Pacific. It supports the research, recording, preservation, presentation and publication of historical material, contributing to an informed understanding of the interactions between Māori, Pākehā, Pacific peoples and other communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Registration Number
- CC27058
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (73.9/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- treasurer.whs@methodist.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: General public, Other charities, Religious groups
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 114.0 months of operating expenses
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 73.9/100
- Financial Score
- 73.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (12)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Kay | Editor | 2025-07-01 |
| Gary Clover | Vice President | 2022-11-18 |
| Rowan Tautari | Executive Committee Member | 2022-11-18 |
| So'otaga P-Misikei | Executive Committee Member | 2022-11-18 |
| Elaine Bolitho | Executive Committee Member | 2021-11-19 |
| Brian Turner | Executive Committee Member | 2021-11-19 |
| Lynne Wall | Secretary | 2016-09-30 |
| Ian Faulkner | Chair | 2015-04-29 |
| Peter Lane | Treasurer | 2010-02-01 |
| Terry Wall | Executive Committee Member | 2010-02-01 |
| Eric Laurenson | Executive Committee Member | 1988-11-01 |
| Norman Brookes | Executive Committee Member | 1986-11-01 |
Former Officers (12)
- Allan Davidson — Executive Committee Member (departed 2025-06-30)
- Margaret Ziegler — Secretary (departed 2015-08-18)
- Philip Taylor — Trustee (departed 2010-07-01)
- Ruth Blundell — Treasurer (departed 2011-07-01)
- Shona Michie — Trustee (departed 2018-12-31)
- Graeme White — Trustee (departed 2010-02-01)
- Terence Wall — Trustee (departed 2010-07-01)
- Helen Laurenson — President (departed 2020-11-06)
- Margaret Gordon — Trustee (departed 2010-07-01)
- Barry Neal — Secretary (departed 2010-02-01)
- Susan Thompson — Vice President (departed 2022-09-30)
- Jill Weeks — Trustee (departed 2015-04-29)
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Wesley Historical Society (New Zealand)
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$20.3K
$11.2K
$126.0K
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.
About
The Society encourages the study of Methodist origins and development in Aotearoa New Zealand, and of Methodist missionary activity in the Pacific. It supports the research, recording, preservation, presentation and publication of historical material, contributing to an informed understanding of the interactions between Māori, Pākehā, Pacific peoples and other communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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