Building Blocks Community Trust — Religion Charity in Christchurch
Building Blocks Community Trust is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity A- (86.1/100). Annual revenue: $2.2M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: Our Vision : Thriving woven communities providing high quality Early Childhood Education and Care Our Mission : To provide and sustain an inspiring, respectful learning environment that develops children to be confident, creative, connected, actively involved lifelong learners. Our Values : Faith, love, respect
- Registration Number
- CC22933
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-04-13
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (86.1/100)
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- Website
- https://www.tewharerama.co.nz
- lisa.tewharerama@gmail.com
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (community_trust)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, Other charities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $2.2M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $2.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $2.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $1.8M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 2.8 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 28
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $1.8M |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $2.1M | $1.8M |
| 2023 | $2.0M | $1.9M | $1.6M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.5M |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.5M |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $1.9M | $1.5M |
| 2019 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $1.5M |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.3M |
| 2017 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.3M |
| 2016 | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 86.1/100
- Financial Score
- 95.2
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Genevieve Bell | Trustee | 2024-09-24 |
| Erin White | Trustee | 2024-03-19 |
| Christina Habinshuti | Trustee | 2015-06-23 |
| Peter Sauer | Trustee | 2013-06-20 |
| Sandra Jamieson | Trustee | 2011-07-06 |
Former Officers (16)
- Curtis Higginson — Trustee (departed 2024-03-19)
- Warren Read — Trustee (departed 2019-08-20)
- Grant Chivers — Trustee (departed 2021-03-16)
- Carol Randell — Trustee (departed 2016-02-12)
- Christine Habinshuti — Trustee (departed 2015-10-01)
- Duane Major — Trustee (departed 2018-08-07)
- Chrissy Kereama — Trustee (departed 2012-03-05)
- Elizabeth Tisch Manson — Trustee (departed 2013-07-22)
- Ruth Sharr — Trustee (departed 2010-06-22)
- Alison Margaret Evelyn Ford — Trustee (departed 2010-06-22)
- Joanne Barbara van den Bogaert — Trustee (departed 2013-03-25)
- Colleen Thorman — Trustee (departed 2008-11-27)
- Stacey Silich — Trustee (departed 2013-07-22)
- Kathryn Jane Dwyer — Trustee (departed 2008-02-18)
- Joanne Lisa Turner — Trustee (departed 2009-12-07)
- Christine Reid — Trustee (departed 2015-05-28)
Funding Sources
- Kiwi Gaming Foundation Limited — $6,650
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Building Blocks Community Trust
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Reasons to look carefully (1)
These structural observations are drawn from public data and are worth considering before a donation. They are not allegations of wrongdoing, and they don’t affect the charity’s letter grade.
- No chair recorded on the registerNo chair or presiding role is recorded in the register for this board of 5. The Charities Register does not require one to be identified, so this is a gap in the public record rather than a finding about the board.
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
Our Vision : Thriving woven communities providing high quality Early Childhood Education and Care Our Mission : To provide and sustain an inspiring, respectful learning environment that develops children to be confident, creative, connected, actively involved lifelong learners. Our Values : Faith, love, respect
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 34 peers · Religion · $1M – $10M
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