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Charity Summary


Charity Details

Dorje Chang Institute For Wisdom Culture
CC34625
9429042667452
Registered

Registration details

30/06/2008
March 31

Address for service

56 Powell Street
Avondale
Auckland
1026

Charity's other details

09 828 3333
dci@dci.org.nz
http://www.dci.org.nz


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

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https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC34625

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

As an affiliate of the Foundation For The Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT):- 1. TO provide authentic Mahayana Buddhist teachings and an environment conducive to the practice of those teachings within New Zealand in accordance with FPMT spiritual programmes and practices. 2. TO establish centres and schools where Mahayana Buddhist teachings will be given in New Zealand. 3. TO bring to New Zealand teachers of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism of the lineage derived from Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, and particularly that passed through Atisha down to Tsong-ka-pa (Geluk lineage). 4. TO assist finance or support any charitable organisation or activity in New Zealand of a nature in harmony with Buddhist principles. 5. TO exist as a Buddhist Community serving the needs of the community in the surrounding region by whatever means and in whatever ways possible – spiritually, materially and educationally.

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

Provides religious services / activities

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling), Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Religious activities

Education / training / research, Arts / culture / heritage

General public

Children / young people, Older people, Animals, People with disabilities, Migrants / refugees, Religious groups

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
31/03/2026 30/09/2026 - - - To be filed To be filed
31/03/2025 30/09/2025 23/09/2025 $256,608 $261,411 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2024 30/09/2024 20/09/2024 $244,876 $206,368 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2023 30/09/2023 19/08/2023 $199,998 $197,419 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2022 30/09/2022 13/08/2022 $216,659 $192,016 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2021 30/09/2021 17/07/2021 $145,095 $145,824 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2020 30/09/2020 18/09/2020 $180,944 $176,157 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2019 30/09/2019 28/09/2019 $147,750 $143,553 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2018 30/09/2018 22/09/2018 $171,786 $151,344 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2017 30/09/2017 16/09/2017 $180,215 $146,257 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Shay Gavin Lawrence Trustee 6/12/2025
Teik Hock See Trustee 19/06/2021
Kathleen Joyce Frewen Trustee 29/04/2002
Simon Clear Harrison Trustee 24/03/2002
Stephen Richard Frewen Trustee 24/03/2002

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Brian Anthony Paul Rae Trustee 12/09/2025
Murray John Wright Trustee 17/08/2023
Janet Tan Trustee 19/06/2021

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)
10/02/2026 NOC018
12/05/2020 NOC010
8/09/2013 AR006
1/09/2012 AR005
19/06/2009 AR002

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