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Charity Summary

This is the charity information for: Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, New Zealand Incorporated.

Charity Details

Removal details

Legal name of the Charity:

Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, New Zealand Incorporated

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

BAPS (NZ) Inc.

Registration number:

CC23424

NZBN number:

9429042934820

Current Status:

Removed

Removal Date

04/05/2026

Removal Reason:

This organisation has been removed because its legal entity as an incorporated society has ceased to exist under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 Schedule 1 clause 12.

Below are details of Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, New Zealand Incorporated at the date of removal:

Registration details

Date of Registration:

23/04/2008

Balance Date:

March 31

Registration history

Registration Action	Date effective	Reason
Removed	4/05/2026	This organisation has been removed because its legal entity as an incorporated society has ceased to exist under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 Schedule 1 clause 12.
Registered	23/04/2008

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

PO Box 19682

Avondale

Auckland

1746

Charity's Street Address:

BAPS (NZ) INC

21 Barrhead Place

Avondale

Auckland

600

Charity's other details

Phone:

(09)8282277

Fax:

(09)8292277

Email:

nz.cs@apac.baps.org

Website:

http://www.baps.org

Areas of Operation:

Nationwide

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Ethnic Communities

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC23424

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha advocates a life based on spiritual progression. The Objective behind all of BAPS activities is to become closer to God, one step at a time. The benefits of taking such steps are readily apparent upon further examination: mental stability, peace of mind, reduction of stress and most importantly lasting happiness. As Hindus, followers of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha integrate this belief through the different stages of life. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha facilitates this way for hundreds of Hindus around New Zealand through four Mandirs and Seven Para Sahbas. The resources provided by BAPS from its seminars catered to the needs of children and adults to its monthly periodicals, guide people to lead spiritually charged lives and to ultimately experience divinity. For more details of our spiritual activities please visit our global webpage www.baps.org. BAPS believes in developing individuals in every aspect of their lives. The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

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

Activities:

Provides religious services / activities

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling), Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides human resources (e.g. staff / volunteers), Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Sectors:

Religious activities

Education / training / research, Environment / conservation, Community development, Emergency / disaster relief, Arts / culture / heritage

Beneficiaries:

Religious groups

Children / young people, Older people, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, General public, Family / whanau, Migrants / refugees

Legal Structure

Incorporated Society

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
31/03/2026	30/09/2026	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
31/03/2025	30/09/2025	26/09/2025	$6,295,405	$2,835,721	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2024	30/09/2024	15/08/2024	$4,860,130	$1,326,407	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2023	30/09/2023	6/08/2023	$4,529,651	$1,154,468	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2022	30/09/2022	10/07/2022	$5,702,416	$1,003,430	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2021	30/09/2021	6/08/2021	$5,169,385	$1,121,341	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2020	30/09/2020	5/07/2020	$4,042,173	$1,112,963	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2019	30/09/2019	29/06/2019	$2,797,863	$1,129,751	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2018	30/09/2018	4/08/2018	$4,336,774	$1,126,592	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2017	30/09/2017	19/09/2017	$2,432,434	$953,794	Included in Annual Return
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Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Dilip Patel	Member of Board of Trustee	31/07/2023
Jignesh Shantilal Patel	Trustee/Secretary	12/11/2011
Dullabhbhai K Patel	Chairman of Board of Trustees	2/07/1997
Hematlal Patel	Member of Board of Trustees	2/07/1997
Jitendra Kumar Patel	Member of Board of Trustees	2/07/1997

Past Officers

Officer Name	Position	Past Since
Chhitu H Govind	Member of board of Trustees	20/07/2023
Anand Maheshbhai Patel	Trustee	31/03/2018
Govindsinh Gohil	Trustee Member	31/03/2018
Kantibhai C Patel	Member of Board of Trustees	15/03/2014
Sandeep Vishnubhai Patel	Trustee/Committee Member	20/09/2012
Divyesh Sagar	Member	12/11/2011
Navinbhai P Patel	Member/Secretary of Board of Trustees	10/08/2011
Shashikant Patel	Member of Board of Trustees	1/04/2009

Charity Updates

Here is a list of all the details changed by the charity, for example adding or removing officers, amending rules, changing balance dates or updating address details.

Date Created	Reference	View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
8/02/2024	NOC022
31/07/2023	NOC020
14/05/2017	NOC013
28/06/2013	AR008
21/11/2012	NOC005
16/11/2011	NOC004
23/08/2011	NOC003
11/08/2011	AR006
19/05/2009	NOC002
3/09/2008	AR003

Charity Documents

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