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Charity Summary

This is the charity information for: Whanau/Family Support Services Trust.

Charity Details

Whanau/Family Support Services Trust
Whānau Support Services
CC48285
9429042922223
Registered

Registration details

1/10/2012
June 30

Address for service

PO Box 30285
Lower Hutt
5040
55 Farmer Crescent
65 Dudley Street
Taita
Lower Hutt
5011

Charity's other details

045706020
info@whanaufamily.org.nz
https://whanaufamily.org.nz
www.facebook.com/WFSST


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Focuses on outcomes for Māori

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC48285

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

Whānau Family Support Services Trust exists to support the wellbeing, resilience, and self-determination of whānau and individuals experiencing social and economic hardship across Te Awakairangi ki Tai and the wider Wellington region. The Trust delivers whānau-centred, mana-enhancing, and practical support through financial capability services, community education, kai security initiatives, kaumātua and community connection programmes, and pathways that strengthen independence, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and operating since 1984, the Trust works alongside whānau, communities, and partner organisations to reduce inequity, uplift mana, and enable people to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for themselves and their whānau.

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

Provides advice / information / advocacy

Acts as an umbrella / resource body, Provides services (e.g. care / counselling), Provides human resources (e.g. staff / volunteers)

Social services

Education / training / research, Community development, Employment, Fund-raising, People with disabilities, Promotion of volunteering

General public

Children / young people, Other charities, Voluntary bodies other than charities, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, Family / whanau, 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
30/06/2026 31/12/2026 - - - To be filed To be filed
30/06/2025 31/12/2025 21/01/2026 $117,184 $158,416 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/12/2024 30/06/2025 30/06/2025 $243,174 $360,110 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2023 30/06/2024 2/07/2024 $373,819 $414,548 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2022 30/06/2023 5/07/2023 $325,838 $394,568 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2021 30/06/2022 30/06/2022 $655,111 $269,961 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2020 30/11/2021 26/11/2021 $341,998 $154,981 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2019 31/07/2020 30/07/2020 $219,924 $170,030 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2018 30/06/2019 28/06/2019 $461,467 $447,523 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/12/2017 30/06/2018 29/06/2018 $406,263 $425,278 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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= Balance Date Change
- This Annual Return will cover 6 months from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025.

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Cristina Ascarez Danez Trustee - Treasurer 22/09/2025
Emma Travers Secretary 24/06/2024
Kale Noanoa Trustee 24/06/2024
Justine Moira Te Moananui-Makirere Co-Chair 9/03/2024
Janis Marlene Awatere Co-Chair 17/12/2018

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Te Ao Marie Awatere Treasurer 23/12/2024
John Nicholson Stanley Co-Chair 9/03/2024
Liliy Moran Secretary 31/12/2023
Peru Kimiora Trustee 31/12/2023
Paul O'Donoghue Officer 6/12/2020
Alma Mihaere Kaumatua 15/04/2019
Anahaki Ranui Chairperson 12/07/2018
Peter Tamiana Cultural Officer 13/03/2018

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)
15/01/2026 NOC024
15/12/2025 NOC023
10/11/2025 NOC022
24/10/2025 NOC021
6/10/2025 NOC020
4/04/2024 NOC017
4/04/2024 NOC016
6/08/2020 NOC012
23/04/2020 NOC010
26/04/2019 NOC008
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