THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
Company Number: 11995083
Charity number: 1193911
ANNUAL REPORT TO JUNE 2025
What we do – to create a better Christchurch, New Zealand
Established in 2019 and registered as a UK charity in 2021 (HMRC Gift Aid reference ZD12793) we are a UK charity that exists to help create a thriving and resilient community for the Christchurch City and the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts of New Zealand.
It is our aim to secure funds in the United Kingdom and then distribute them to changemakers, social enterprises, and community leadership organisations working to deliver measurable social and financial returns — whether through projects or ongoing relationships.
Our lead sister organisation is a New Zealand registered charity, The Christchurch Foundation, and we work closely with them. Through formal agreements, they provide us with administration and distribution support at nil cost and grant funding to meet small administrative expenses. They also act on our behalf in Aotearoa New Zealand. Both we and our New Zealand sister foundation are registered charities, and each complies with the respective charity regulations in our respective jurisdictions.
This partnership enables those who love the city to invest philanthropically in projects based on credible research, strong governance, and established networks on the ground.
We focus geographically on the districts of the Christchurch City Council, Waimakariri District Council and Selwyn District Council in Canterbury, New Zealand. However, we welcome support for causes slightly further afield where that aligns with donors’ wishes.
What we achieved in 2025
After several years focused on compliance and maintaining readiness through the pandemic and then subsequent economic downturns that followed, this financial year saw the charity return to modest activity.
During the year ended 30 June 2025, the charity received £31,359 in donations and £7,198 in other income. Expenditure for essential administrative and professional services totaled £149, whilst the majority of funds was redistributed to our New Zealand sister Foundation totaling £31,155, leaving a surplus of £7,253.
The charity had no paid employees and continues to rely on volunteer trustees.
Funds continue to be held and distributed in accordance with our charitable purpose, supporting social, environmental, and community initiatives in Christchurch.
Who are we
The Trustees in the UK are all volunteers:
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Samuel George Dennistoun Martin
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Karen Louise Pflug
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Stewart Charles Henry Whitehead (Chair)
We have no paid team members in the UK. Trustees bring experience from both the UK and New Zealand and maintain strong ties to greater Ōtautahi, Christchurch, New Zealand.
We work closely with the New Zealand Foundation team, led by Chairman Anake Goodall and Chief Executive Lynne Umbers.
Our principal address is: 102, 26–30 Southgate Road, London, N1 3JH, United Kingdom Email: hello@christchurchfoundationnz.org.uk Website: www.christchurchfoundationnz.org.uk
Our Bankers
We bank with Wise Payments Limited, 1[st] Floor, Worship Square, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE, United Kingdom.
Independent Examination
Independent examination of our accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025 has been carried out in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, section 145.
Approved by the Trustees on 8th November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Signed: _________ Name: Stewart Whitehead Position: Chair of Trustees
THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
Company Number: 11995083
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES
Re. The Christchurch Foundation New Zealand Limited Registered Number 11995083
On accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under s145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination.
I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect, that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: _________
Name: [Full Name]
Professional designation: [e.g. FCA / ACA / Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)] Address: Date:
Registered number: 11995083
THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2025
Contents
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| Company Information | 1 |
| Income Statement | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 3 |
THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Company Information For The Year Ended 30 June 202 5
Directors
Mr Samuel George Dennistoun MARTIN Ms Karen Louise PFLUG Mr Stewart Charles Henry WHITEHEAD
11995083 Company Number 102, 26-30 Southgate Road, London, Registered Office United Kingdom, N1 3JH
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THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Income Statement For The Year Ended 30 June 202 5
| TURNOVER Other income Other charges NET PROFIT/(LOSS) |
2025 £ 31,359 7,198 (31,303) 7,253 |
2024 £ 1,056 - (15,441) |
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| (14,385) |
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THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2025
| Current assets Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and deferred income NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Notes |
2025 £ 81 - |
2024 £ 26 (5,968) |
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| 81 | (5,942) | |
| - | (5,942) | |
| - | (1,230) | |
| 81 | (7,172) | |
| 81 | (7,172) | |
1. General Information
THE CHRISTCHURCH FOUNDATION NEW ZEALAND LIMITED is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 11995083. The registered office is 102, 26-30 Southgate Road, London, United Kingdom, N1 3JH
2. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)
3. Other Income
During the year, historic balances relating to creditors and accruals totalling £7,198 were written off as they are no longer payable. The amount has been recognised as Other Income to present a true and fair view of the company’s financial position.
For the year ending 30 June 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
On behalf of the board
Mr Stewart WHITEHEAD
Trustee & Chair
Date 08/11/2025
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3[rd] November 2025
Independent Examiners Report
To The Trustees,
Re. The Christchurch Foundation New Zealand Limited Registered Number 11995083
On accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under s145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under s145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Hussain Hilal ACMA CGMA
Management Accountant Santra Ltd Date: 3[rd] November 2025
Santra Ltd Reg. in Scotland under SC404716 Registered Office: Summit House, 4-5 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7BD Email: hussain@santra.co.uk