Most Transparent Human Services Charities in New Zealand 2026

The Trust has the purpose of providing assistance and benefits to current and ex-railway workers, to enhance their health and wellbeing.

To support and empower women and children in their healing from the effects of sexual abuse/assault and to work towards the prevention of sexual abuse/assault

Working towards the Elimination of Rape and Sexual Violence/Abuse

Vision: Empowering people to positively thrive in their communities Mission: To deliver holistic services that promote safety, connection and well-being for families, children and individuals

The New Zealand Food Network receives bulk donated and surplus food from food producers throughout NZ and distributes it nationwide to Food Hubs including food …

(a) To promote the relief of poverty in New Zealand by creating employment opportunities for people; (b) To promote and maintain educational programmes in New …

Vision: Whakamana survivors of sexual harm on their healing journey Purpose: Reducing the impact of sexual abuse on our whanau and communities. We provide a …

To provide a Social Services Centre that is to be recognised as an integral part of the Mercury Bay and Eastern Seaboard Communities

Roopa Aur Aap Charitable Trust, a non-profit making organization and has been functioning since 2004. It was formally registered as a Charitable Trust on 6 …

Providing food parcels to Auckland families

To provide a supportive & caring service that is child centered but family focused

To benefit the older community in Palmerston North and surrounding districts by: providing services as the Board considers appropriate to support the needs & wellbeing …

Strengthening the hauora of whaanau in the Franklin community. This is done by partnering with whaanau in crisis through support, advocacy and interventions to alleviate …

The group's purpose is to improve population health and well-being by undertaking targeted activities and providing high quality housing and support services to achieve equity …

To promote the safety and well being of children, young people, women and men, through advocacy, education, counselling, information, advice and support. Our Vision: The …

We aim to offer timely therapeutic interventions to assist in strengthening the integrity, harmony and unity of the community. By working with groups, families, and …

Providing free, short term practical assistance in the home to families who need a hand during times of crisis, stress, tiredness and illness. We cover …

To provide free Support and Counselling to people affected by sexual abuse, rape, and sexual harm. To educate and provide information to individuals, community groups …

To foster and maintain the welfare, security and general well-being of servicemen/women and former servicemen/women and their dependents. Also to provide a safe and welcoming …

Ko te tino whainga nei o te Poumarumaru a Patangaroa Ratonga (Starfish Services) kia whakawhiwhi ai I te wähi haumaru kia hapai ai I te …

We are the link between food industry and community groups in the Greater Wellington Region. Join our food movement. Zero food poverty, zero food waste.

To foster social connections between frail isolated elderly people in Dunedin through the provision of a Day Activity Centre. To provide day respite care so …

"Helping others help themselves" We believe that helping others help themselves contributes to creating, more resilient communities.

Helping the elderly in eastbourne

To provide educational and health initiatives, social activities, various food programmes mentoring, practical support, dance and youth development programmes and pastoral care to those in …

We are kaitiaki of Mahi Aroha, empowering volunteers to enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Aspirations for Aotearoa New Zealand is that Volunteering is valued as …

To assist Maori Wahine (in the first instance) and their tamariki who are victims of physical, emotional, mental and sexual abuse.

To provide recreational and social activities for its members.

Our vision is To assist Middle Eastern and other Ethnic Minority families towards well-being and resilience in their adjustment and contribution to life in Aotearoa …

To identify the welfare needs in our community and respond with a quality service which provides support and builds resilience

RSA Welfare is available to offer both financial and Welfare support to returned and service persons and their dependents who require help to complete Welfare …

Whakapakari i te Whānau – Strengthening Families Building communities where individuals, family and whānau feel safe through responsive action, restoration and the prevention of family …

The mission of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) is to call forth a just and compassionate society for Aotearoa, through our …

The purpose of Christians Against Poverty is to release New Zealanders from a life sentence of debt, poverty and its causes. Working with the church, …

The primary aim of Wellington Rape Crisis shall be, within Aotearoa, to create a world free of rape and sexual abuse by educating others to …

The group's purpose is to improve population health and well-being by undertaking targeted activities and providing high quality housing and support services to achieve equity …

OCASA’s mission is to eliminate sexual violence, and address its impacts on survivors and the wider community. - We will achieve this: - · By …

To create safe homes, safe communities and enable all people in Tauranga Moana to live free from all forms of Violence, abuse and oppression.

Healing and preventing sexual abuse in our Community

No matter where you are in your journey, we work with men, women, young people, & families to create positive change for yourself and your …

To provide and maintain religious and social services for the Catholic community in Invercargill

To provide Christian teaching and community services which encourages individuals to come to full understanding of Christian faith and its application in a positive way …

Establish a free Christian-based telephone prayer service within New Zealand. Based on Biblical principles and which offers spiritual support to all communities. Also to provide …

To empower and support Whanau Maori and communities who choose a life free from violence and abuse in all its forms.

Christian Social Services Whanganui (CSSW) operating as City Mission Whanganui has the guiding principles to do together as members of the City Mission, that which …

The object of the Trust is to address the needs of Fiji people, Pacific Islanders and other ethnicities of Canterbury through the provision of information …

We provide a free counselling service to the Mid North Community - tamariki, rangatahi, whanau/families - to improve their lives through support, assistance, advocacy and …

To provide holistic support services to families, inclusive of budgeting, stress reduction, counseling, personal development and financial self-management.

To provide information and support to families of and people with Down syndrome, promote the welfare of people with Down syndrome, promote the community participation …

KCCAET are committed to employing youths and adults that are out of work to provide them with skills and experience to help them back into …

To provide funding to its umbrella organisation - Powerhouse Christian Trust

Te Arawa Fresh Limited was established to operate the fish retailing operations.

Empowering Māori career and employment aspirations so that our whānau can flourish.

The purpose of Taupō Pathways, as per the Trust Deed, is to undertake, facilitate, and promote initiatives and programmes that advance education, training, employment, and …

To work with people who, by virtue of condition, illness, impairment or disability are marginalised from open employment, by providing individualised, client driven service and …

To promote the mental and physical health of a client group with special needs through the dignity paid employment

Fix Up, Look Sharp exists to support male-identifying individuals on their journey to employment by helping them look and feel confident. Our service is led …

PARS works to reduce reoffending by providing support and reintegration services to deportees and those who are currently, or who have been in the criminal …

Ngā Tikanga o Te Korowai Aroha Whānau Services is a kaupapa Māori community service that has been established in the community since 1993. The organisation …

To provide assistance to Registered beneficiaries.

To carry out, in accordance with the customs, rules and usages of the Jewish faith the preparation for burial of deceased persons entitled hereto. To …

to provide facilities resources, equipment, financial and other assistance to Surf Life Saving NZ, its members Clubs and any other SLS entities as may be …

To provide funds or other assistance to past and present members of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Law Society.

To promote and assist in the general well being of Senior Citizens in and around the South Canterbury Aoraki district in any way which may …

The charitable purposes of the Trust are to give co-ordinated and personal support to rural people in Tasman and Marlborough regions before, during or after …

To provide assistance to and promote the welfare and well-being of disadvantaged Women as set out in The McLean Institute (Trust Variation) Act 2024

Creating futures together by promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing work suitable clothing, a network of support and the tools to help …

The purpose of the society is primarily to feed homeless people and others in need, and further, provide such people with clothing and other personal …

Welfare of visiting seafarers, religious services, human resources, counselling

Equipping people for life through faith in Jesus Christ, through the provision of assets for use in religious and community services

To provide charitable funding by way of donations and management assistance to other charities.

To promote a higher quality of life for the elderly and disabled in the community; support and relief; and recognition of carers by providing a …

To provide food & necessary items to those in need.

To provide accommodation and support for people who have suffered injustice and/or physical harm and/or persecution and are in need of immediate support - they …

Our organization is a community-based non-profit entity dedicated to serving Chinese-speaking residents, with a particular focus on supporting the elderly and vulnerable groups. Guided by …

The main purpose or mission of the Auckland Jewish Burial & Benevolent Society Incorporated is to provide benevolence to members who are in need of …

To educate members in computer skills in an enjoyable way. In the past 12 months we have held 258 Training Sessions with a total attendance …

Recruit and train selected volunteers and provide training and mentoring for those volunteers wishing to be appointed as welfare guardians

Provision of Social Services and Religious Services

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide the means by which the recipients of assistance can realise their potential. In particular the Foundation will: …

To provide an intervention and education service that works to protect vulnerable older adults at risk of or experiencing Elder Abuse and Neglect through providing …

1) To provide activities to members that relieve the needs of the aged. 2)To promote social inclusion for the aged by providing activities for members. …

To provide effective intervention for young people and their families/whanau with care and protection and youth justice issues.

The Assembly exists to glorify God in spirit led services,worship,teaching,evangelism and fellowship to reach KatiKati town with the message of salvation and spirit led life.

Incedo serves diverse communities in different ways, by engaging young people (but not exclusively) in a variety of projects and activities. Creating opportunities to explore …

Welfare support to Returned & Servicemen, spouses and families

Managing Iwi Fishery Assets on behalf of Te Kaahui o Rauru, Ngaa Rauru Iwi

Providing a welcoming environment to enhance lives with social activities for all ages

Serve Christ and Community by engaging with Members and the public

Assist the needy, aged sick, disabled or infirmed.

Provides social services in the Auckland area.

To support the New Zealand Special Air Service and its members as far as is practicable, to assist in the welfare of people who are …

At Midlands Sexual Assault Support Services, we strive to support those impacted by sexual harm through a safe and connected journey towards healing. We do …

(a) To provide funds to aid and generally promote the welfare and health of elderly persons. (b) To provide advocacy services for elderly persons. (c) …

Provides religious services / activities Acts as an umbrella / resource body Sectors: Religious activities Social services Beneficiaries: Religious groups Other charities

To assist people of the Roman Catholic faith who are in need. To advance the education of adults and children of the Roman Catholic faith …

To uphold, maintain and advance the Christian faith within New Zealand; To hold the Trust fund for the benefit, use or advantage of Grace Napier …

To serve the public good by the promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of spiritual healing. Identifying potential healers and …

The Trust's purpose is to provide religious services and activities to the local community by: promoting the spread of Christian teachings, principles and faith; providing …

The Objective of the Trust is to devote or apply both capital and income to advance education and benefitting the community by empowering people to …