Our Governance

Butterfly Compassion Community is governed by a volunteer Board committed to integrity, accountability, and serving our community with compassion. The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the organisation operates

ethically, sustainably and in line with our kaupapa.

Board Responsibilities

Our Board is responsible for:

- Setting strategic direction

- Financial oversight and stewardship

- Risk, safety, and compliance

- Monitoring programme impact and quality

- Building strong partnerships and accountability

- Supporting sustainable organisational growth

Our Values

Our governance is guided by:

- Rangatiratanga – Ethical leadership

- Manaakitanga – Compassion and respect

- Whanaungatanga – Strong relationships

- Kaitiakitanga – Responsible stewardship

- Kotahitanga – Collaboration and unity

Governance and Operations

The Board focuses on strategy, governance, and accountability, while our operational team delivers programmes, supports volunteers, and works directly with whānau. This clear separation ensures effective leadership and quality service delivery.

Transparency

We are committed to openness and accountability by sharing our impact, programme outcomes, financial summaries, and strategic priorities with our community, partners, and funders.

Join Our Board

We welcome expressions of interest from people who share our values and are passionate about strengthening communities through compassionate, community-led governance.