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Charity Summary


Charity Details


Aotearoa Refugee Support Trust
Asylum Seekers Support Trust
CC20172
9429052925641
Registered

Registration details

3/12/2007
June 30

Name change history

Name Effective Date
Auckland Refugee Council Incorporated 3/12/2007
Aotearoa Refugee Support Trust 5/09/2025

Address for service

PO Box 78024
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1245
Flat 3
4 Warnock Street
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021

Charity's other details

020 445 6884
@ARCI.NZ
@Asylum_Trust_nz


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:


Purpose & Structure


Charitable Purpose

The charitable purposes are centred on supporting asylum seekers & refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan entity that monitors issues affecting these communities, advocates for their rights/entitlements, & provides essential services such as emergency housing, food, & immigration assistance. The Trust is empowered to pursue other charitable activities aligned with its overarching mission to support asylum seekers & refugees. Its objectives focus on promoting equitable & compassionate treatment of asylum seekers & refugees by government, public & other organisations. It aims to raise awareness of their rights & challenges, advise on policy, & enhance service delivery from key agencies. It also works directly with individuals to support successful resettlement & maintains strong relationships with relevant organisations. It upholds principles of diversity & non-discrimination, in line with the Human Rights Act 1993.

Note: The main sectors, activities and beneficiaries are bolded.

Provides advice / information / advocacy

Provides human resources (e.g. staff / volunteers)

Accommodation / housing

Social services, Refugee Care Advocacy and Accommodation

Migrants / refugees

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

Annual Returns


Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.

For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
30/06/2025 31/12/2025 17/11/2025 $988,378 $1,022,913 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2024 31/12/2024 15/11/2024 $1,059,808 $713,865 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2023 31/12/2023 27/05/2024 $499,284 $506,880 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2022 31/12/2022 8/01/2024 $760,344 $757,667 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2021 31/12/2021 7/10/2021 $498,222 $503,861 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2020 31/12/2020 7/10/2020 $396,759 $365,324 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2019 31/12/2019 13/11/2019 $211,154 $267,899 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2018 31/12/2018 8/11/2018 $189,428 $218,402 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2017 31/12/2017 28/11/2017 $301,922 $258,164 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2016 31/12/2016 31/10/2016 $228,108 $216,793 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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Officer Details


Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Jane Ira Febriana Smith Board Member 31/12/2024
Colin Jeffery Board Member 17/07/2024
Jennifer Kate Lander Board Member 2/10/2023
Andrew Barron Board member 20/08/2023
Bernard Sama Nde President 29/09/2020
Maithili Sreen Board Member 29/09/2020

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Annabelle Munro Board Member 20/10/2025
Baptist Lobo Treasurer 4/09/2025
Judith Anne Wilford Board Member 4/09/2025
Khurram Shahid Malik Board Member 4/09/2025
Mohammad Nadir Shafaq Board Member 4/09/2025
Hannah Ryder Board Member 24/05/2024
Susan Jane Elliott Board Member 2/10/2023
Beminahennedige Inura Fernando Board Member 1/02/2023
Imogen McIvor Board Member 1/02/2023
Rebecca Juliet Kingi Board Member 1/02/2023
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Charity Updates


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31/10/2025 NOC040
13/02/2025 NOC039
13/12/2024 NOC038
8/08/2024 NOC035
16/04/2024 NOC033
16/10/2023 NOC030
20/10/2021 NOC029
14/10/2021 NOC028
13/10/2021 NOC027
13/10/2021 NOC026
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