The Ryder - Cheshire Foundation Manawatu — Community Development Charity in Palmerston North
The Ryder - Cheshire Foundation Manawatu is a Trust charity in the Community Development sector, based in Palmerston North, Palmerston North. CharityData rates this charity C- (58.1/100). Annual revenue: $5.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: Residential Facility for people with Physical disabilities
- Registration Number
- CC20731
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-01-28
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C- (58.1/100)
- Sector
- Community Development
- Location
- Palmerston North, Palmerston North
- admin@rcm.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Beneficiaries: People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $5.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $5.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $5.8M NZD
- Net Assets
- $4.8M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.3 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 80
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.0M | $5.2M | $4.8M |
| 2024 | $5.2M | $4.8M | $5.0M |
| 2023 | $4.5M | $4.7M | $4.5M |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $4.5M | $4.7M |
| 2021 | $4.1M | $4.2M | $4.7M |
| 2020 | $4.2M | $3.9M | $4.8M |
| 2019 | $3.9M | $3.8M | $4.6M |
| 2018 | $3.7M | $3.6M | $4.5M |
| 2017 | $3.3M | $3.3M | $4.4M |
| 2016 | $3.4M | $3.3M | $4.4M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C-
- Overall Score
- 58.1/100
- Financial Score
- 55.2
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Ligi Tufa | Secretary | 2022-02-01 |
| Graham Slater | Trustee | 2020-12-23 |
| Kathleen Martin | Trustee | 2013-07-26 |
| Peter Grey | Trustee | 2008-03-14 |
| Anne Cresswell | Trustee | 2008-03-14 |
| Bruce Andrews | Trustee | 2008-01-29 |
| Colin Southey | Trustee | 2008-01-29 |
Former Officers (6)
- Danuel Osborne — Secretary (departed 2022-01-31)
- Maxine Dale — Secretary (departed 2021-07-04)
- Kaye Archibald — Trustee (departed 2013-08-26)
- Susan O'Sullivan — Trustee (departed 2023-10-24)
- Isla Prenter — Trustee (departed 2020-03-31)
- Sharon Devonshire — Trustee (departed 2008-03-07)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Management Personnel (aggregate) | Chief Executive Officer and four managerial positions | $403,970 | 2024 |
| Bruce Andrews | Trustee and Chairperson | $16,110 | 2024 |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Board of Trustees | $0 | 2024 |
Service Providers
- BDO
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The Ryder - Cheshire Foundation Manawatu
Financial data as at March 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 7. 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.
About
Residential Facility for people with Physical disabilities
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 43 peers · Community Development · $1M – $10M
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