The New Zealand Comedy Trust — Health Charity in Auckland
The New Zealand Comedy Trust is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity D+ (54.6/100). Annual revenue: $2.5M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: Our Vision & Purpose: To champion the craft of comedy, so everyone can share a laugh. We activate our purpose through: • The NZ International Comedy Festival, which makes Aotearoa the funniest place in the world each May. • An annual programme of awards and Trust-produced shows that support craft and career development, and showcase NZ comedy to live and tv/online audiences. • Programmes, workshops and other activities that give artists access to professional tools and capability support. • Advocacy that ensures the comedy community’s voice is at the table in key decision-making spaces. • Ways of working that uphold our values. And we do this to: • Provide more supported and sustainable career development opportunities and pathways. • Make comedy spaces more accessible and inclusive; and ensure comedy better reflects the diverse communities of Aotearoa. • Strengthen the craft and reach of New Zealand comedy. • Build connections & a sense of community across the comedy industry
- Registration Number
- CC32537
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- D+ (54.6/100)
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- accounts@comedyfestival.co.nz
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $2.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $2.6M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.6M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.1 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 6
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | $2.6M | $0.4M |
| 2024 | $2.6M | $2.7M | $0.6M |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $0.6M |
| 2022 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $0.6M |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $0.5M |
| 2020 | $1.0M | $1.0M | $0.4M |
| 2019 | $2.2M | $2.0M | $0.5M |
| 2018 | $2.2M | $2.2M | $0.3M |
| 2017 | $2.2M | $2.5M | $0.3M |
| 2016 | $2.2M | $1.6M | $0.6M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- D+
- Overall Score
- 54.6/100
- Financial Score
- 50.2
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (0)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|
Former Officers (24)
- Jason Cooper — Trustee
- Gil Sewell — Trustee
- Katie Mills — Trustee
- Jepson Savali — Trustee (departed 2026-03-13)
- Edward Dever — Trustee
- Jane Yonge — Trustee (departed 2026-04-22)
- Clayton Carrick-Leslie — Trustee
- Heta Dawson — Trustee (departed 2024-02-19)
- Timothy Batt — Trustee (departed 2023-12-05)
- Rasmika Maharaj — Trustee
- Adrienne Bonell — Trustee (departed 2022-03-18)
- Gemma Gracewood — Trustee (departed 2023-12-05)
- Richard Green — Trustee (departed 2024-06-25)
- Kylie Sealy — Trustee (departed 2024-12-04)
- Hamish Oakley — Trustee (departed 2022-05-17)
- Stephen King — Trustee (departed 2023-08-15)
- Kim Harrop — Trustee (departed 2018-08-28)
- Oliver Sealy — Trustee (departed 2020-11-24)
- Harrison Calverley — Trustee (departed 2022-05-17)
- Carole Pedder — Trustee (departed 2018-07-31)
Funding Sources
- Foundation North — $125,000
- Foundation North — $100,000
- Foundation North — $80,000
- Foundation North — $50,000
- Foundation North — $50,000
- Foundation North — $50,000
- Pub Charity Limited — $30,000
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The New Zealand Comedy Trust
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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- No chair recorded on the registerNo chair or presiding role is recorded in the register for this board of 6. 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.
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This charity's grade of D+ is based on limited data from the NZ Charities Register, which does not provide detailed expense breakdowns. Without verified program vs admin spending, efficiency scoring is unavailable and the financial score relies on health metrics only. This charity's actual performance may differ from what the available data suggests.
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About
Our Vision & Purpose: To champion the craft of comedy, so everyone can share a laugh. We activate our purpose through: • The NZ International Comedy Festival, which makes Aotearoa the funniest place in the world each May. • An annual programme of awards and Trust-produced shows that support craft and career development, and showcase NZ comedy to live and tv/online audiences. • Programmes, workshops and other activities that give artists access to professional tools and capability support. • Advocacy that ensures the comedy community’s voice is at the table in key decision-making spaces. • Ways of working that uphold our values. And we do this to: • Provide more supported and sustainable career development opportunities and pathways. • Make comedy spaces more accessible and inclusive; and ensure comedy better reflects the diverse communities of Aotearoa. • Strengthen the craft and reach of New Zealand comedy. • Build connections & a sense of community across the comedy industry
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Ranked against 67 peers · Health · $1M – $10M
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