Most Transparent Community Development Charities in New Zealand 2026

Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region

To provide assistance through programmes or advisory services that may be necessary to help rural people and rural families who are in personal, social or …

To provide quality, free legal help to people in Canterbury who face barriers to accessing justice.

To provide a facility that caters for the social and welfare needs of the Ngaruawahia community, by providing services, programmes, information, advocacy

SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust’s vision is to support families to thrive and communities to prosper. SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust is proud to contribute to the …

Our region needs a life-saving helicopter - with your help, we can save more lives. An Airbus H145 helicopter has been purchased to look after …

We provide kai (food) and grocery support to the residents of the greater Tauranga region who are experiencing immediate food security challenges. We do this …

Big Buddy matches boys without dads in their lives with caring male mentors who make a lasting difference. Become A Big Buddy At Big Buddy, …

The Karekare Surf Club was established over 85 years ago in 1935 to provide a lifesaving service to the members of the public visiting Karekare …

To ensure that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available, or through an inability to express …

The purpose of Baywide Community Law is to support the Bay of Plenty community by enabling access to free legal services. Baywide provides free legal …

Established for the purposes of furthering such aspects of the work of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter as a community service in Nelson, Tasman and …

To promote and foster cooperation and collaboration between local and central Government and community organisations for the benefit of residents living within the Central Taranaki …

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes, including advancing education by promoting cultural awareness and preserving the heritage of the Pacific Island …

To provide programmes and services to empower and strengthen famillies, equipping our community with the skills and resources to function positively as individuals and families.

Prevent drowning and injury of those swimming and undertaking activities at Waihi Beach and the surrounding coastline. Our services include lifesaving, call-out squad, beach education …

The mission of Tauranga Abundant Life Community Charitable Trust (ALC) is to provide education and lifestyle training of Judeo-Christian values in a modern New Zealand …

To Provide Air Rescue and Air Ambulance Service

Dunedin Community Mediation is a service which assists people to sort out their disagreements, so they can work out their conflicts without cost being a …

We provide support to NZ Police to help with search & Rescue by using Search Dogs in both Wilderness and High Alpine environments to the …

Provides Training to assist Fire Fighters to complete in the Organisations various competition's.

To Pursue the objects of Rotary, carry out successful service projects based on the Five Avenues of service, contribute to the community and charitable causes.

The purpose of the company is to invest in assets that provide a return and then to apply income and/or capital of the company exclusively …

To build community and offer ‘a familyfor all’; to provide formation both in spiritual and leadership initiatives andto support the PFGM Directors and the Passionist …

Mission: Tautoko to Iwi, awhiniatia katoa, whakahokia tō tātou Iwi - We empower the community to navigate challenges and strengthen whānau capability

a) Provide leadership, direction and management of resources which will enable the Trust to provide quality support, nurture, guidance, mentoring, training and assistance to families, …

Sumner Community Pool is a non profit summer open air pool which provides swimming and water activities to the key holders of the community, public, …

To WORK in PARTNERSHIP within a Community Led Development Framework that provides high quality accessible services and develops interdependent people and strong families.

Provides free and confidential budget advice to individuals and families in the community, promoting the development of personal budget skills in the Taupo district.

Our vision is to "connect our community". Our mission is to provide an inclusive, sustainable and future-proof facility that supports our community and encourages participation. …

To provide a Voluntary Life Guarding Service to the public on New Brighton Beach to prevent drowning

"Community Development Network Trust (CDN Trust) works with young people and their families. Our activities are based primarily in the Riccarton and Hornby areas, but …

The organisations represented in the NPiS group are each committed to a shared vision of community safety: 'A safe community free from harm and injury'

Empowering people and changing lives to support and strengthen our community.

We provide resources for people and come alongside Church leaders to help equip people for service in God's Kingdom and for living Godly lives here …

Gateways Christian Fellowship | Palmerston North

To enable social service delivery and networking opportunities that contribute to a healthy, resilient and connected community in Eastern Southland.

The business of the Trust is to assist rural persons and their families in the rural community of the Southland region of New Zealand to …

Mission Statement: To entertain, to inform and to support all of the community

CSC Buying Group unites organisations to secure discounted services & shared purchasing power, reducing costs for members to support community groups & charities, fostering stronger, …

Mahurangi Vineyard Church exists to Love God, Love People, and Love Life. We are committed to: • Authentically loving and following Jesus and His teachings …

Preventing death by drowning at Whiritoa Beach Surf Lifeguarding and life saving

To promote, develop and deliver surf life saving as a charitable service; to provide lifesaving, patrol and educational services to the public and to maintain …

To provide affordable quality Yoga, to the community of Tauranga Moana

The Person to Person Help Trust's purpose is to provide an avenue of practical Christian service, primarily to the Kaiapoi community.

To provide positive sport, recreation and social outcomes for the community of Manurewa

The purpose is to manage the funding of the charitable works of the Sisters of Compassion assisting the poorest and neediest in the Community both …

To provide a place of worship for community in proclaiming the Word of God in preaching and teaching, and promoting and supporting the work of …

To improve the quality of life of vulnerable members of our community through advocacy, connection and empowerment

To provide opportunities for and to assist in the creation and operations of community legal services, to promote such services, to give legal aid and …

Purpose: Empowering young people and families to thrive through early intervention, prevention, and support services. Structure & Operations: Community Approach Trust is a registered charitable …

The Trustees shall pay the income and capital of the Trust Fund for such Charitable Purposes in New Zealand as they, in their absolute discretion, …

The Bureau is an independent community organisation that provides information, advice, advocacy and support to individuals. Our services are free, impartial and confidential The purpose …

To provide a transport service for residents in the Malvern area , particularly for the elderly to allow them to remain in their homes, and …

Building a community that finds freedom, hope and unconditional love through Jesus.

On behalf of our 24 Community Law Centre members to represent, provide information, advocate, network, encourage co-operation and sharing, support high quality standards , seek …

A leading re-use organisation that supports the Marlborough community

Northern Region is the largest of the Surf Life Saving regions in New Zealand covering Auckland to the Far North, and as far south as …

To provide equine assisted services to enhance the well-being of people living with specific challenges in our community. "Joy on Horseback"

To build God's kingdom through connecting and uniting people. We aim to support the Whakatane community and beyond to share and show the love of …

Volunteer Kapiti mission is to build the capability of the Kāpiti Community Sector through connection, collaboration and volunteering expertise. We do this by: • Helping …

To relieve poverty, provide education & provide benefit to the communtiy through providing community legal servic, to met unmet legal need, informing + edicating the …

To provide affordable, accessible and effective support for people affected by violence with the goal of all people in our community living free of violence.

Our mission - Valued, Supported, Connected Providing referral services of community volunteers to organisations to build connections across Hawke's Bay. Key goals include advocacy for …

Volunteer Wellington is a community organisation that focusses on championing volunteering and building the capacity and capability of communities in Greater Wellington. Volunteer Wellington works …

Lighthouse Southland is a specialist family violence service. We promote Safe relationships, Safe whānau, Safe communities

The primary objective of the club is to promote, develop and deliver surf life saving as a charitable service, and prevent drowning and injury of …

The Auckland Zen Centre fosters the teaching of Zen Buddhism by providing authentic training in its disciplines, practices and devotions. We are a community of …

To provide resources, facilities and support, generally for the community of Whitianga and its district (the Community). To provide family and youth; educational, counselling, health, …

Festival One Limited runs the Festival One concert held over Auckland Anniversary weekend at Hartford Farm, Karapiro (previously Mystery Creek, Hamilton). The purpose is to …

The Trust's principal objectives are to promote, support and undertake programmes, actions and initiates to provide for the recreational, cultural and other community needs of …

An umbrella organisation operating within Aotearoa/New Zealand. C.N.A will be beneficial to the Community by providing information, support and resources to non-profit member groups enabling …

Surf Life Saving Club

To be beneficial to the community by establishing, developing, providing and maintaining recreational facilities in and around the Tutukaka Harbour.

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The objects of the Trust are to do the following things within New Zealand: (a) To provide leadership direction and resources which will enable the …

Oxford Community Trust, social services and support for the Oxford community.

To promote, advance, encourage and facilitate ice activities and recreation and all of its facets for the wider community

The role of Te Anau Community Events Charitable Trust is to organise and support events that bring people to Fiordland and generate economic and other …

Provide religious services/activities and positively impact our local neighbourhood

To provide a hub of social services - MSD Heartland Services, Community Wellbeing Coordinator, Counselling, Employment Service, Community Shuttle, Foodbank, Community Information.

Welcome to Land Search & Rescue (LandSAR) New Zealand. Donate; and read about our volunteering positions and training courses on this official site.

Te Whānau Pūtahi is a community development mission that journeys with individuals and whanau towards God's wholeness and purpose, where wholeness is about being well …

To provide direction and resources to enable Northcote Baptist Church to minister to it's local community to meet the social emotional, physical, spiritual and educational …

CNW's Vision is to have : A connected, effective and vibrant community sector in Wellington working well with other sectors to ensure that there are …

1. To assist Chinese migrants overcoming physical, emotional, and social difficulties as they settle into and establish new lives in New Zealand; and 2. To …

The Lower Hutt Community Foodbank responds to immediate needs of families and individuals in Lower Hutt by providing them with emergency food parcels. Individuals are …

1. Advancement of Christian faith 2.Provide holistic help to the community 3 Trustees to hold the Trust funds to administer Christian activities, and holistic help …

The Trust is established to provide leadership, direction and resources to help enable Te Atatu Bible Chapel to serve its local community by seeking to …

To enhance individual, family and whole of community well-being by supporting and collaborating with social and community services.

1. To work towards a safer community 2. To encourage community ownership of crime and the sharing of the responsibility for shaping responses with community …

The promotion of Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga. The promotion of Maori language and culture to the Iwi of Ngati Awa, Mataatua and the …

Religious & Community

To glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to make and grow disciples of Jesus in the Good News, and to live as …

The Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc, in developing the Pukete Farm Park in association with the Hamilton City Council, seeks to establish an equestrian facility …

To act as the preferred platform for the recruitment and training of volunteers, the promotion of good practice in volunteer management and the recognition of …

The primary objective of the Trust is to maintain both the physical and financial integrity of the swimming pool complex in Dannevirke, for the benefit …

We aim to support & encourage positive growth in our community by: * Supporting those who provide these services * Providing advocacy

We aim to provide a service that is nurturing, inclusive and co-creative as well as providing services that will support and uplift those in our …

The purposes of the Trust are as follows: 1. To deliver quality services to individuals and families of Morrinsville and the wider Piako community by …