Barry Baker

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The better Not for Profit organisations are functioning, the bigger the impacts they can have in our communities. That’s why I have dedicated a significant part of my career to a deep involvement in the sector - connecting people, and collaborating with leadership teams and Boards to solve "wicked" problems.

As a proud co-leader of Grant Thornton New Zealand’s Not for Profit sector team, I work alongside our specialists to deliver advice and support to NFPs around everything from strategy and how to build their inhouse expertise through to risk, finances and governance.

I don’t believe in best practice; I believe in better practice – a big part of my work is helping NFPs achieve incremental improvements by simply sharing information and the experiences I have gained through working with contacts and clients for nearly two decades.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Otago
Chartered Accountant (CA) of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Latest Articles

Here for good?

Not for Profit sector report 2022

The 2022 Not for Profit sector report paints a picture of an agile industry bending with the winds of change, but it also reveals a breaking point is on the horizon for many organisations.

13 Jun 2022

NFPs: How all Board members can take responsibility for the finances

Thought leadership

If you sit on an NFP Board, sometimes it can be hard to know which questions to ask about the organisation’s finances and the red flags you need to look out for. Barry Baker provides some tips and guidance in his latest article

09 Feb 2022

Purpose under pressure: Insights from the Not for Profit sector report launch

Insight

Surveying Not for Profit organisations in 2026 has been fascinating, giving us a snapshot of a vital aspect of the economy and one that has a positive impact on almost every New Zealander. We recently launched this year’s report at a series of events; this article covers the content presented by two of our Not for Profit advisors, Barry Baker and Jadene Windley.