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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Samoan Methodist Marton Parish

Registration number:

CC54512

NZBN number:

9429048341622

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

30/05/2017

Balance Date:

March 31

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

52 Skerman Street

Marton

4710

Charity's other details

Email:

smcmarton@gmail.com

Areas of Operation:

Manawatu - Wanganui

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Pasifika

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC54512

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Samoan Methodist Church Marton exists to fulfill its mission of spreading the word of God and fostering a deep sense of faith and community among its members. Our primary purpose is to provide spiritual guidance, support, and a welcoming space for individuals and families to worship, pray, and grow in their relationship with God. We aim to: Share the teachings of the Bible to inspire hope, love, and compassion within the community. Offer a safe and comfortable environment where individuals can connect with God and one another. Strengthen faith through regular worship services, Sunday school for children, and other spiritual activities. Promote unity and cultural identity within the Samoan and wider community through fellowship and shared worship experiences.

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

Activities:

Provides religious services / activities

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Sectors:

Religious activities

Community development, Social services, Fund-raising

Beneficiaries:

Religious groups

Children / young people, General public, Family / whanau

Entity Structure

We operate our Church Services at St Stephens Anglican Church in Marton. Sundays 11.30-2.00pm Monday and Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm Choir Practise Saturdays 6.00pm-7.00pm Sunday School 9.00am-11.00am

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	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
31/03/2024	15/01/2025	7/01/2025	$73,696	$70,775	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2023	30/09/2023	13/10/2023	$117,950	$9,764	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2022	30/09/2022	13/10/2023	$66,563	$8,566	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2021	30/09/2021	25/04/2022	$92,807	$47,600	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2020	30/09/2020	21/01/2022	$60,424	$8,083	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2019	30/09/2019	10/11/2020	$14,968	$9,690	Included in Annual Return
31/03/2018	30/09/2018	16/05/2018	$135,000	$14,800	Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Kamu Wright	Chair	1/08/2025
Sataalaua Faletaogo	Secretary	1/01/2021
Masaga Faletaogo	Treasurer	27/12/2020
Fesilafai Maulalo	Trustee	1/01/2020

Past Officers

Officer Name	Position	Past Since
Asuasu Tiotala	Pastor	31/07/2025
Farani Vaa	Chairperson/Pastor	7/08/2022
Toetu Apisaloma	Secretary	31/12/2020
George Laban	Treasurer	23/03/2019
Tui Ainea	Secretary	20/01/2019
Taituaave Setu Taituaave	Deputy Secratary	5/06/2017

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)
28/05/2026	NOC015
29/10/2025	NOC014
13/10/2023	NOC010
12/04/2021	NOC005
21/05/2018	NOC003
20/02/2018	NOC001

Charity Documents

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