Best Education Charities in New Zealand 2026

Have a Dream NZ is a charitable organisation focused on creating positive generational change and equality for Kiwi kids, families and communities, by supporting the …

The Morrinsville Historical Society Inc endeavours to preserve the social history of Morrinsville and District and to provide a service to the community by the …

To innovate and elevate our diverse arts and culture practices for the benefit of all communities, while honouring the history and heritage of the buildings.

To create unforgettable original visual theatre that makes a difference. • To create high quality visual theatre. • To actively support and encourage women’s talents …

The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the …

War Memorial Museum

To foster the grace, form, cultural expression, and excellence of Kapa Haka.

To be New Zealand's Metropolitan orchestra for the 21st century and to engage with the people of the diverse and exciting city of Auckland through …

To manage and operate Space Place (Carter Observatory), museum and art gallery assets for the benefit of the inhabitants of Wellington, and the public generally.

The contribution we make to the regional and national economies and the communities we serve is an integral part of who we are.

The New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) provides a professional umbrella organisation for choral musicians, including singers, conductors and choirs/choral organisations in New Zealand with the …

To present the Auckland Arts Festival

To provide an effective mechanism for: • Rūnanga participation and input into the resource management process. • Resource users and resource consenting agencies to access …

The Theatre exists for the benefit of the people of Canterbury to enjoy live performances,lectures, meetings, school and other community functions.

Enriching the cultural life of Aotearoa through an experience of opera that connects, engages and inspires reflection on our human condition

The purposes of the Trust is to receive, hold, manage and administer the funds of the Trust for every charitable purpose, including but not limited …

The primary objective of the Trust is to provide interactive experience in art, science and history through acquiring, conserving, researching, developing, communicating and exhibiting material …

Our Charitable purpose is defined by 2.5 of the Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust Act 2015 (1) The trust board holds the trust property for …

To form and promote a free association of performing artists committed to presenting theatre of the highest standard.

(excerpt taken from the Trust Deed) Exclusively Charitable Purposes: The Trustees will hold the Trust Fund exclusively for or towards the following charitable purposes which …

To operate a performing arts venue in Auckland for the benefit of audiences and artists. To support the development of professional performing arts in Aotearoa.

The Trust Board is charged with applying income from the assets under it's control to be used for the charitable purpose for the advancement of …

Nurturing our people and our environment

The trustees wish to provide a cultural dance experience for the Maori and Pacific Island community as well as the general public, to allow Auckland …

Taki Rua Productions Society Incorporated purpose is to provide opportunities to create Māori and reo Māori based theatre, to engage Māori communities to experience high-quality …

The Trust is charged with delivering a literary festival in Auckland on an annual basis which: -celebrates the work of local and international writers -promotes …

The Trust operates as Nelson Provincial Museum, the regional museum of Nelson Tasman. The Museum is a repository of material culture. It presents regional history, …

The TAFT Group Purpose to to provide access to arts, cultural and other events for the benefit of the people of New Zealand.

The Art Deco Trust Incorporated is a guardian, a storyteller and an interpreter of some unique national treasures. We are the guardian of a collection …

Arts Access Aotearoa | Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa’s purpose is to increase access to the arts for people who experience barriers to participation as artists, …

We exist to be leaders in nurturing the love and understanding of music. Creating remarkable experiences throughout Aotearoa - international quality 'music up close'. Fostering …

WAT actions and directions are determined by the Trust Deed which details the objectives of WAT. These include the operation of the museum and the …

Te Tuhi is committed to contemporary art that is locally engaged, regionally responsive, and internationally ambitious.

The Tauranga Art Gallery is a not-for-profit organisation. The role of the gallery is to create, exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, challenge and educate …

CCAT was established in 2011 to facilitate the delivery of iconic festivals and performances in Wellington and to provide reliable support for artists. Creative Capital …

Orchestra Wellington aims to be the most accessible orchestra in the country, welcoming people from all walks of life to our performances and taking the …

The Trust has been set up to preserve and present the motoring heritage of New Zealand in its museum and event centre providing a memorable …

The Queen Elizabeth II Army Memorial Museum Trust operates as the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa and was established by a Deed of Trust …

The purpose of the Arts Festival Taranaki Charitable Trust is to establish, organise, promote and maintain an arts festival for the benefit of the citizens …

Digital Media Trust produces the NZ On Screen and AudioCulture websites. Our vision is to provide essential guides to New Zealand’s screen heritage and popular …

To be one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance companies by: - Creating, presenting and distributing high quality, innovative dance works that reach across social, …

To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance …

To foster, promote, facilitate and encourage the interest of music, art, culture, education and other charitable activities.

To promote and advance the interests, welfare and status of Indians in Wellington. To develop the character and qualities of usefulness, self-respect and good citizenship …

The principal activity of the Trust is the advancement of choral singing in New Zealand by the administration of three choirs. The three choirs are …

The purpose of the Trust is to: a) advance and promote the health and wellbeing of Ngāti Apakura; b) advance and promote Ngāti Apakura knowledge, …

To manage and operate The Suter Art Gallery and Art collection and operate them for the benefit of the residents in the region. To recognise …

Vision: Live performance is viable and valued in Aotearoa Mission: - We nurture the wellbeing and sustainability of local urgent voices in the live arts. …

To deliver an annual arts festival that engages the community and presents a series of artistic works from the Waikato, around New Zealand and other …

To develop, maintain and promote the Regent Theatre as the premier venue for performing arts and cinema in Dunedin.

To champion and promote the sounds and music of Aotearoa New Zealand.

TAPAC is a not for profit incorporated society with charitable status. TAPAC’s VISION Enriching lives through performing arts TAPAC’S MISSION To provide a dynamic, accessible, …

To contribute to the development of the flourishing of arts and culture in the Auckland region, and, promote the growth of arts and culture throughout …

1. To promote Hauora (well-being) by providing holistic healthcare services rooted in Māori cultural practices, benefiting all communities and ethnicities. 2. To enhance Mātauranga (education) …

To build social cohesion and improve citizen wellbeing through engaging, enriching, inspiring and connecting people with arts, culture and events in the Upper Hutt community.

1. To foster, promote and increase public interest and participation in the arts, including all forms of the Visual and Applied Arts and Crafts, Performance …

OUR VISION:To entertain, delight and inspire. MISSION: To be the leaders in professional performing arts for the central North Island.

Providing broadcasting services for the community living within the Ngati Porou Tribal area and to encourage and coordinate the use of the Maori language generally …

To create a sustainable, full-time, high-calibre dance company with an Auckland home that contributes to the fabric of New Zealand culture and is dedicated to …

To promote, advance, support, develop and maintain excellence in the cultural, social, political, sporting and academic achievements and aspirations for Te Aitanga-a Hauiti whanau, Marae …

1. To promote, encourage and support Taha Maori and Tikanga Maori with regard to the language, culture, history, and traditions. 2. To promote, encourage and …

To acquire and care for collections with a natural and human history focus reflecting the interaction between natural and human history in Northland. To make …

Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery Incorporated was formed : a. To develop and foster the practice and appreciation of art in West Auckland with an …

The primary objective of the Trust is to maximise use of the theatre by being pro-active in encouraging professional and amateur theatre, conference organisers, community …

Vision • To be the vibrant art and culture heart of Howick Ward within the Auckland Region Mission • Provide enriching arts and culture experiences.

(a) To educate the community about New Zealand’s religious and cultural heritage. (b) To promote and enhance the health, welfare and development of the children …

Tautai exists to champion Pacific artists. Tautai has a unique role in the Aotearoa New Zealand art world supporting and facilitating the development of contemporary …

Vision To enrich Aotearoa and beyond by amplifying dance as an artform, through supporting artists and sharing bold, inclusive experiences. Mission Footnote New Zealand Dance …

We strive to make a positive impact on people’s lives by helping all people understand the world and themselves, and to respect and appreciate each …

The Incubator Creative Hub is a unique enterprise based at the Historic Village in Tauranga. Spawned from a simple idea for a platform to connect …

Connected Media is a New Zealand based charitable trust founded in 1993. Our mission is to promote sustainability through media.

AIM To provide the resources and opportunity for all the members of the Society to actively participate in all aspects of theatre, at all times …

Artspace Aotearoa Trust is a trust-based trust with the purpose of undertaking an annual programme of activities to support and encourage the development of contemporary …

- Supporting the wellbeing of people facing mental health challenges in Dunedin and the Otago region through creativity and community engagement - Providing a safe …

To promote an interest in and appreciation of music, theatre, dance and drama within Taranaki by all means including the staging of musical theatre productions …

The purposes of the Trust are promoting, developing and delivering public art and enhancing New Zealand's cultural artistic identity.

Represent the people of Te Kawerau a Maki on all matters of cultural interest and to provide for the educational, cultural, and social wellbeing of …

Increasing the use of Maori language among Whanau Maori and other New Zealanders who can speak Maori. Increasing the quality and appropriate use of the …

We exist to foster the visual arts and to benefit the community of New Zealand through the promotion, creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual …

The principal charitable objects of Woolston Brass Inc (the Band) are: a. To encourage and develop an appreciation of music by the public. b. To …

To provide transformational chamber music experiences for all New Zealanders. Our programmes reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique diversity and cultural fabric to the world. Through …

To serve and support multi-diverse Aotearoa New Zealand disability-led artists and their communities by providing opportunities to share their strong creative voices, develop deeper understanding, …

Massive Company vision is to develop resilient and dynamic performing arts practitioners, creating theatre which enriches, affirms and inspires diverse participants in Aotearoa and internationally. …

Uplift & celebrate Maori & Pasifika Cultures, with focus on Culture, Education, Youth and Arts in Southland and Central Lakes Region.

To promote, initiate and support projects and activities that stimulate and strengthen the artistic and cultural life of our communities

Our Vision is for an iconic cultural destination which is strongly associated with the internationally and nationally significant Field Collection creating a district gallery which …

The Trust is a broadcasting station for the benefit and education of Maori

Dedicated to the restoration,preservation and operation of former service aircraft for the benefit and education of future generations of New Zealanders.

Kahurangi New Zealand Maori Dance Trust provides outstanding young Maori performers and graduates of the Takitimu Performing Arts School to present Maori performing arts in …

To offer Garden, Art and Cultural enthusiasts a platform to display their gardens and art and for the general public to view and interactive with …

Ferrymead Heritage Park is a much loved attraction for thousands of tourists and locals who visit the park annually. It is based on a township …

To facilitate an environment where arts and culture thrive.

The Play It Strange Trust was founded in 2003 and has been running programmes to encourage and develop interest, activity and skills in songwriting, recording …

To provide education for and to promote, encourage, support, organise and develop all types of activity within the Creative Sector for the benefit of the …

To facilitate arts access and to inspire arts practitioners and audiences, irrespective of social, economic or geographic isolation.

To grow circus as an art form and enable its public appreciation by supporting circus theatre and circus training. Specific purposes are: Supporting Circus Facilities …

To promote amateur live theatre, performing arts and other cultural activities, for the benefit of the people of the Hibiscus Coast and its environs. CTC …

The McCahon House Trust was established in 1999, to recognise the life and art of Colin McCahon during the transformative period the family lived in …

To promote, encourage and reward standards of excellence in New Zealand literature. To administer New Zealand book awards for adult literature and raise funds and …

To foster and develop in all those of Irish descent in New Zealand, and those with an interest in and love for Ireland, any movement …