Neurological Foundation of New Zealand — Health Charity in Auckland
Neurological Foundation of New Zealand is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity A- (88.3/100). Annual revenue: $15.6M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: "To alleviate suffering from diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system through research and education".
- Registration Number
- CC10341
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2007-05-24
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (88.3/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- admin@neurological.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $15.6M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $9.5M NZD
- Total Assets
- $96.5M NZD
- Net Assets
- $83.6M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.2 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 18
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.6M | $9.5M | $83.6M |
| 2024 | $16.5M | $8.3M | $77.5M |
| 2023 | $3.1M | $7.3M | $69.3M |
| 2022 | $6.2M | $10.3M | $73.5M |
| 2021 | $13.6M | $7.4M | $77.6M |
| 2020 | $12.9M | $2.8M | $71.5M |
| 2019 | $10.2M | $2.9M | $65.4M |
| 2018 | $12.5M | $2.2M | $65.5M |
| 2017 | $15.9M | $5.3M | $58.2M |
| 2016 | $6.6M | $4.7M | $47.6M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 88.3/100
- Financial Score
- 94
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (8)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| David Fear | Council Member | 2026-01-29 |
| Debbie Snell | Council Member | 2023-12-01 |
| Matthew Caughey | Council Member | 2023-12-01 |
| Stephanie Clare | Council Member | 2023-05-03 |
| Mike Milsom | Council Member | 2023-03-24 |
| Ailsa McGregor | Deputy Chair | 2023-03-24 |
| Sonja Clapham | Council Member | 2019-11-28 |
| Richard Easton | Chief Executive | 2017-09-04 |
Former Officers (30)
- Lisa Smith — Council Member (departed 2024-06-24)
- Matthew Slater — Chair (departed 2026-09-11)
- Anna Lissaman — Council Member (departed 2023-08-16)
- Georgina Hunter — Council Member (departed 2025-07-04)
- James Ring — Council Member (departed 2022-06-08)
- Barbara Bridger — Council Member (departed 2023-04-17)
- Simon John — Council Member (departed 2026-03-20)
- John Kelly — Council Member (departed 2022-11-08)
- Sue Giddens — Executive Director (departed 2017-09-29)
- Wayne Boyd — Council Member (departed 2020-09-25)
- Cathy Stinear — Chair (departed 2023-09-08)
- Baden Ewart — Deputy Chair (departed 2022-04-12)
- Timothy Anderson — Council Member (departed 2020-06-26)
- Barry Snow — Chair (departed 2020-11-27)
- Kay Gregory — Council Member (departed 2017-12-01)
- John Reynolds — Council Member (departed 2015-12-03)
- David Clarke — Coucnil Member (departed 2010-07-02)
- Colin Vazey — Council Member (departed 2017-07-28)
- Verna Schofield — Council Member (departed 2015-12-03)
- Ian Robertson — Chair (departed 2017-07-28)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and lead team (Head of Support Services, Head of Research, Head of Supporter Relations) | $698,283 | 2024 |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and lead team (Head of Support Services, Head of Research, Head of Supporter Relations) | $698,283 | 2025 |
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive and lead team (Head of Support Services, Head of Research, Head of Supporter Relations) | $698,283 | - |
| Sonja Clapham | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Richard Easton | Chief Executive | - | 2025 |
| Matthew Slater | Chair | - | 2025 |
| Ailsa McGregor | Deputy Chair | - | 2025 |
| Debbie Snell | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Matthew Caughey | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Mike Milsom | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Stephanie Clare | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Georgina Hunter | Council Member | - | 2025 |
| Simon John | Council Member | - | 2025 |
Service Providers
- BDO
- Mercer
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Neurological Foundation of New Zealand
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$15.6M
$9.5M
$96.5M
18
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.
Going Concern Uncertainty
The auditor flagged material uncertainty about this charity's ability to continue as a going concern in the 2025 audit. Auditor: BDO Auckland.
About
"To alleviate suffering from diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system through research and education".
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