As a long-time contributor to my local church and its charitable initiatives, I have discovered what appears to be a misuse of these funds and a lack of transparency. I believe all charitable trusts in New Zealand, particularly those dealing with more than $30,000 annually, must submit standardized and transparent profit and loss reports.

In my experience, I realized that the church I trusted and donated to for years was not utilizing the funds as they promised. I found blank forms being submitted in place of actual documents on their public charity services website. A practice that raises significant concerns about accountability and the appropriate usage of donations.

Full financial disclosures are critical to maintaining the integrity and credibility of charitable organizations. Transparency fosters trust and ensures that donations are used for the intended purposes. It's disheartening to discover that existing legislative requirements aren't stringent enough to prevent organizations from covertly deviating from their professed objectives.

An annual report detailing the profit and loss statement, if mandated by the Charities Trust NZ for public record, would facilitate increased accountability and aid in identifying suspicious activities. This report should be a requirement for organizations handling finances beyond a stipulated minimum, fostering a culture of transparency and responsible stewardship.

I urge you to take action and demand that law enforcement agencies require charitable trusts in New Zealand to disclose their full financials in a perceptible manner. Every dollar contributed to these organizations should go towards the cause it was hoped to support. We owe it to ourselves and our community to ensure that charitable work is conducted with integrity and transparency. Please sign this petition and join the urgent call for full financial transparency.