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This is the charity information for: BIOSANDBOX NZ LIMITED.

Charity Details

Deregistration details

Legal name of the Charity:

BIOSANDBOX NZ LIMITED

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

BioSandbox

Registration number:

CC61919

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Deregistered

Deregistration Date:

25/08/2026

Deregistration Reason:

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.

Below are details of BIOSANDBOX NZ LIMITED at the date of deregistration:

Legal name of the Charity:

BIOSANDBOX NZ LIMITED

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

BioSandbox

Registration number:

CC61919

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Deregistered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

24/01/2024

Balance Date:

November 30

Registration history

Registration Action	Date effective	Reason
De-registered	25/08/2026	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	24/01/2024

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

17 Hungerford Road

Lyall Bay

Wellington

6022

Charity's other details

Areas of Operation:

Wellington - Wairarapa

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC61919

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

BioSandbox NZ fosters scientific literacy, innovation, and community engagement by providing accessible, hands-on biology experiences to the NZ public. Through workshops, research support, and community outreach, we democratize biotechnology education, inspiring and equipping New Zealanders to shape a sustainable future.

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

Activities:

Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Provides advice / information / advocacy

Sectors:

Education / training / research

Beneficiaries:

General public

Entity Structure

BioSandbox NZ is registered as a limited liability company in New Zealand, ensuring legal separation between the entity and its members. While we operate with the spirit of a nonprofit, any revenue generated is reinvested into the lab's operations, educational outreach, and community support. We do not engage in for-profit trading activities and are dedicated solely to our charitable purpose.

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
30/11/2025	31/05/2026	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Ruairidh Alexander Mackenzie Everitt	CFO	11/09/2023
Alex Grey	Engagement Advisor	10/09/2023
Mijail Linares	CEO	7/08/2023

Charity Updates

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Charity Documents

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