Child Safeguarding & Safety
Strict compliance with the Children's Act 2014, comprehensive police vetting, risk management, and safe physical handling protocols.
Governance
Transparent Governance & Stewardship
Committed to the highest standards of professional excellence, child safeguarding, and financial accountability for Canterbury whānau.
Our foundation
Legal Structure & Charitable Status
- Legal Entity
- Registered Charity under the Charities Act 2005 (CC65109) | NZBN: 9429053077759.
- Charities Registration
- Registered Charity under the Charities Act 2005 (CC65109) | NZBN: 9429053077759.
- Operational Address
- 13 Tyne Street, Addington, Christchurch.
- Governance Model
- Independent Board of Trustees providing strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and statutory compliance.
Core Governance Commitments
Professional Standards & Integrity
Sessions delivered by internationally qualified Conductors and developmental movement specialists with ongoing professional supervision.
Financial Transparency & Donor Stewardship
All donations, philanthropic grants, and community funding are fully accounted for, audited or reviewed annually, and reported publicly on the Charities Register.
Whānau-Centered Accountability
Regular milestone reviews, whānau feedback loops, and objective functional progress tracking.
Public information
Key Policies & Public Documents
Our governance documents set clear expectations for safe, accountable, and respectful practice.
- Trust Deed & Rules
Click to view certified copy (Interactive Digital Reader)
- Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Click to view online (Interactive Digital Reader)
- Health, Safety & Equipment Maintenance Protocols
Click to view online (Interactive Digital Reader)
- Privacy Policy (Health Information Privacy Code)
Click to view online (Interactive Digital Reader)
- Annual Performance & Financial Reports (lodged with Charities Services)
Inaugural Operating Year (2026–2027) — First Tier 4 Performance Report due post financial year-end. View official Charities Register listing (Charity CC65109).
Governance Contact & Inquiries
For board inquiries, official requests, or governance correspondence, contact our Board of Trustees.