LeaDev-Langham operates four charitable trusts (below), each of which is incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. We are audited annually.

Leadership Development International New Zealand

Has the purpose of educating churches and individual Christians within NZ of ongoing developments in the growth of the church worldwide, informing them of the best use of people, financial and other resources to help fulfil the “Great Commission” of Jesus Christ. LDINZ acts as the servant trust to the other trusts.

It was incorporated on 17th July 1997, and is approved by IRD to issue tax deductible receipts for donations to the NZ ministry under Section KC5 of the Income Tax Act 1994. Furthermore it is also revenue exempt under Section CB (1)(c) and Section DJ4 of the Income Tax Act 1994, and under Sections 5 and  73 (1) of the Estate and Gift Duties Act 1968, and Sections 18(b) and 18(c) of the Stamp and Cheque Duties Act 1971. LDINZ is also registered for GST.

 

Leadership Development International 

Has the purpose of supporting Christian leadership training in the Developing World.

It was incorporated on 9th August 1995, and is tax exempt under Section CB 4(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act 1994, and Section 73 (1) of the Estate and Gift Duties Act 1968. This trust receives the donations designated for sending to support overseas partners. It is exempt from Gift Duty, but CANNOT issue tax deductible receipts for personal income tax rebates. The financial accounts for both trusts are audited annually by independent auditors, and the audited financial statements are available upon request to any donor to either trust.

 

Langham Partnership New Zealand

Has the purpose of working in partnership with churches in the Majority World in distributing and generating evangelical literature, in providing doctoral scholarships for seminary teachers, and in developing national movements that will foster expository biblical preaching. 

It was incorporated on 24th May 2007, and is approved by IRD to issue tax deductible receipts for donations to the NZ ministry under Section KC5 of the Income Tax Act 1994. Furthermore it is also revenue exempt under Section CB (1)(c) and Section DJ4 of the Income Tax Act 1994, and under Sections 5 and  73 (1) of the Estate and Gift Duties Act 1968, and Sections 18(b) and 18(c) of the Stamp and Cheque Duties Act 1971.

 

Humanitarian Development International

Has the purpose of providing disaster relief, giving compassion, applying social justice, helping orphanages, supporting microfinance to self sufficiency and meeting medical needs.

It was incorporated on 27th August 2009, and is approved by IRD to issue tax deductible receipts for donations to the NZ ministry under Section KC5 of the Income Tax Act 1994. Furthermore it is also revenue exempt under Section CB (1)(c) and Section DJ4 of the Income Tax Act 1994, and under Sections 5 and  73 (1) of the Estate and Gift Duties Act 1968, and Sections 18(b) and 18(c) of the Stamp and Cheque Duties Act 1971.  Regrettably, neither individuals nor companies can claim a tax credit for donations designated for projects outside of NZ.