WEC Aotearoa New Zealand — Education Charity in Taupiri
WEC Aotearoa New Zealand is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Taupiri, Taupiri. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B- (73.3/100). Annual revenue: $1.5M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: WEC Aotearoa New Zealand provides religious services and activities. WEC Aotearoa New Zealand makes grants to other organisations (including schools or other charities). WEC Aotearoa New Zealand provides human resources (eg staff and volunteers). Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies is a not-for-profit niche trainer, with a unique focus on intercultural studies.
- Registration Number
- CC27877
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (73.3/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Taupiri, Taupiri
- finance@wecnz.org
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (other)
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Other charities, Religious groups
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $1.5M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $1.3M NZD
- Total Assets
- $13.0M NZD
- Net Assets
- $12.5M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1.8 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $12.5M |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.2M | $12.3M |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $9.0M |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $1.2M | $8.9M |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $1.1M | $8.9M |
| 2020 | $1.6M | $1.1M | $8.7M |
| 2019 | $1.1M | $1.0M | $8.5M |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $1.0M | $8.4M |
| 2017 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $8.1M |
| 2016 | $1.2M | $1.0M | $8.1M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 73.3/100
- Financial Score
- 72.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Clark | Committee Member | 2023-09-24 |
| Hye Lim Jun | Committee Member | 2023-09-24 |
| Renata Hanscamp | Committee Member | 2023-06-13 |
| Jennifer Miller | Committee Member | 2022-10-02 |
| Lois Bateson | Director | 2018-10-01 |
| Jillian Freeman | Deputy Director & Branch Council Chairperson | 2016-09-26 |
| Joseph Bateson | Director | 2013-11-19 |
Former Officers (20)
- Ye Jee Choi — Committee Member (departed 2024-05-18)
- Graham Bee — Branch Leader (departed 2018-10-01)
- Mark Budenberg — Branch Council Member (departed 2022-10-02)
- Meryl Bee — Branch Council Member (departed 2018-10-01)
- David Hammond — Branch Council Member (departed 2017-10-02)
- Adair Oosterbroek — Committee Member (departed 2016-07-28)
- Joyce Campbell — Branch Council Member (departed 2023-06-13)
- Martin Campbell — Branch Council Member (departed 2023-06-13)
- Ainsley Sinclair — Branch Council Chairperson (departed 2019-09-30)
- Lyn Woodford — 19-11-2010 (departed 2013-12-31)
- Carolyn Bickerton — 19-11-2010 (departed 2012-10-01)
- Eileen Summerville — Trustee (departed 2016-09-26)
- Howard McConnell — Treasurer (departed 2012-11-28)
- Jock Brunskill — Chair (departed 2016-09-26)
- Patrick Myers — Committee Member (departed 2014-03-14)
- John Watson — Committee Member (departed 2013-12-31)
- Roger Lock — Treasurer (departed 2008-12-31)
- Margaret White — Deputy Chairperson (departed 2008-12-31)
- Matthew Perry — Co-Chairperson (departed 2010-11-19)
- Andrea Perry — Co-Chairperson (departed 2010-11-19)
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WEC Aotearoa New Zealand
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$1.5M
$1.3M
$13.0M
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.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
WEC Aotearoa New Zealand provides religious services and activities. WEC Aotearoa New Zealand makes grants to other organisations (including schools or other charities). WEC Aotearoa New Zealand provides human resources (eg staff and volunteers). Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies is a not-for-profit niche trainer, with a unique focus on intercultural studies.
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 37 peers · Education · $1M – $10M
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