New Zealand Commune's Funding Trust Loses Charity Status Over Child Labor and Misconduct The Charities Registration Board in New Zealand has revoked the tax exempt status of the Christian Church Community Trust, which supports the isolated commune of Gloriavale.
This decision is a stark reminder that even institutions claiming to do good can perpetuate harm and exploitation.
Gloriavale's charitable trust was found to have enabled "serious wrongdoing" by the commune, including child labor and failing to report sexual crimes.