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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Gideon Trust

Registration number:

CC54075

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

22/11/2025

Balance Date:

December 31

Registration history

Registration Action	Date effective	Reason
Registered	22/11/2025
De-registered	23/09/2024	This entity was removed from the Charities Register under section 32(1)(b) of the Charities Act because it failed to file Annual Returns as required by section 41 of the Charities Act.
Registered	19/01/2017

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

1044 Pyes Pa Road

RD 3

Pyes Pa

Tauranga

3173

Charity's other details

Phone:

021 0778661

Email:

gideon.equestrian@gmail.com

Areas of Operation:

Nationwide

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC54075

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Trust empowers and supports the wider community and other organisations for the greater good of society. Holding specialized programs working with women and youth, developing personal awareness, balance, health and how to find equilibrium in their everyday lives through working with horses. In our programs people are taught about equestrian healthcare, how to ride and train correctly, as well as farm maintenance and responsibilities We invite rest home citizens to revisit the stable from yesteryear and reconnect with these amazing animals. Horses used are ex race horses rehabilitated, promoting the train-ability for life after racing for Standardbred and Thoroughbreds, Endorsing ex racers by giving them a wonderful loving life after racing as a riding horse and companion. Giving back to horses that have given their hearts out on the track and now continue to give to others. This Trust endorses equestrian sport, promoting respect, partnership, responsibility, and involvement.

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

Activities:

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Sectors:

Education / training / research

Health, Social services, Care / protection of animals

Beneficiaries:

Children / young people

General public

Legal Structure

Unincorporated Trust

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
31/12/2025	30/06/2026	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
31/12/2021	30/06/2022	13/04/2022	$0	$0	Included in Annual Return
31/12/2020	30/06/2021	13/04/2022	$0	$0	Included in Annual Return
31/12/2019	30/06/2020	10/11/2020	$0	$0	Included in Annual Return
31/12/2018	30/06/2019	10/07/2019	$0	$0	Included in Annual Return
31/12/2017	30/06/2018	10/11/2020	$0	$0	Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Christine McArthur	Trustee	7/11/2025
Pauline Bunker	Trustee	7/11/2025
Abigail Leiha Bunker	Trustee	13/09/2016

Past Officers

Officer Name	Position	Past Since
Macy Montallana	Trustee Officer	7/11/2025
Nick Edward Franklin	Trustee	7/11/2025
Sue Hubbard	Trustee	7/11/2025

Charity Updates

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Date Created	Reference	View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
7/10/2017	NOC001

Charity Documents

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