Gloriavale charitable status review

Laura Mills | Greymouth Star |

A review of Gloriavale’s charitable status is ongoing, Charities Services says. In June, an Employment Court ruling concluded that six former Gloriavale women were not volunteers but unpaid employees at the Christian community at Lake Haupiri.

Gloriavale says the judge got it wrong and is appealing.

Charities Services has an open investigation into Gloriavale.

It says registration as a charity brings a range of benefits, including tax exemptions and donor status. To remain registered, charities must advance charitable purpose, report annually, and not engage in conduct that constitutes serious wrongdoing.