What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?
We have two organisations:
Arotahi which works in NZ with Māori working with Māori through Māori Kaupapa, NZ based missional groups and flat based discipleship with young adults. Arotahi also supports pastor training, theological centres and church planting and development in Asia.
Develop Together is our aid and development arm working in education, health, community development, businesses in Asia.
What gives you hope for the future?
- Hearing and seeing the heart, mahi and concern of young adults.
- The work of indigenous peoples in the places we work as they take over leadership and ownership of projects and entities.
- The trajectory of the Christian faith and the cosmos toward God’s great unitive point on the horizon.
Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?
It is all about great people who contribute in the right places. Leaders who can pioneer, push through difficulties and attract the support of others. People who can manage and do the work of governance so leaders can lead. It is all about finding the right people for the right roles.
How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?
Parry Field has worked with us in our general legal work, specific financial advice, employment and contractor support. Parry Field lead our successful application for overseas donor status (IRD schedule 32) and advised us on superannuation anomalies and policy development.
