Top Rated Arts & Culture Charities in New Zealand 2026

PVI Mission: To provide a community of support for parents/whānau of a vision-impaired person PVI Purpose: 1.1 To empower parents and whānau to support their …

That the lives of people with disabilities are supported and improved, including their choices of where they live, learn, work and socialise. We will do …

The purpose of the Trust is to advance the wellbeing, inclusion, and independence of people with disabilities by providing support and opportunities that enable them …

Our mission is to support and empower people with Down syndrome, and their whanau, to realise their potential and aspirations through all life stages and …

St John of God Hauora Trust is a provider of health and social services to vulnerable young people and parents, as well as people living …

All young people with physical disabilities have access to participate in sport and recreation. Bringing about moments of joy in sport and recreation for Kiwis …

Brain Injury Whanganui gives support and assistance to an identified community group dealing with the effect of their own or a family member's acquired brain …

Support an inclusive community where those affected by brain injury have opportunities.

To establish, maintain and administer care to the elderly and other persons. To provide longterm hospital care, short term relief and daycare facilities for the …

Maximising the Ability in Disability. Promote and support early and effective access to Conductive Education in Aotearoa New Zealand. To champion the Enabling Good Lives …

To promote a quality of life that maximises potential, choice and independence for people with acquired brain injury, their families, whanau and carers.

Deliver and/or promote brain injury education, support, and navigation as well as provide systemic advocacy for the brain injury community.

To assist members and clients with brain injury, their families and carers to achieve a better quality of life that maximizes potential choice and independence.

We are an organisation providing support for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region We Believe People with disabilities …

1) Support and forward the Brain Injury movement so that member organisations can carry out their educational and community liaison support work more effectively within …

Totara Park Riding for the Disabled Association Inc is affiliated to New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA) which is a charitable organisation which …

The Redwood Daycare Trust for the Elderly (the Redwood Club) was established in July 1991 to provide a place of care for aged persons with …

To offer equine therapy to people with disabilities and social challenges so that every person is supported to live life to their full potential.

Our Mission Statement: Is to empower people with spinal cord impairments and their whanau to embrace positive futures. We provide support and information services across …

My Life, My Choice Supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve their life choices.

To provide a centre based therapy and teaching programme that:  Is strengths based and supports the holistic development of children with special needs.  …

Provide tailored rehabilitation and support services, both in person and virtually, to disabled people who suffer from Neurological disorders (including but not limited to Parkinson's …

Provides Home Based Support Services for older people and people with disabilities. To be the Service Provider of choice, that is responsive to the needs …

To promote the welfare of Deaf persons in the community. To promote Deaf culture and the use of sign language in the community. To educate …

The UpsideDowns Education Trust was established to support children with Down Syndrome. The objective of the Trust is to help fund effective specialist education programmes. …

To provide Conductive Education and complimentary services to Taranaki people with disabilities.

People First New Zealand Inc.- Ngā Tāngata Tuatahi is here to empower and assist people with learning disability to be strong and valued individuals in …

To provide opportunities for people with and without disabilities to come together in a social environment to achieve integration into the wider community.

As set out in the Society's constitution, including, among others, promoting the welfare of all persons with an intellectual disability

At Brackenridge, people are our priority, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to create and lead their lives, their way. Fantastic normal everyday lives …

Sailability Wellington works to provide sailing opportunities for people in the Wellington region with any form of disability.

Deaf Children New Zealand is a parent-led, volunteer organisation that supports parents and families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Our focus is on …

Our purpose is to enhance the independence and wellbeing of Deaf and Hearing Impaired New Zealanders through the provision of dogs specially trained to internationally …

For disabled persons and family/whanau to be the primary contributors to service and sector development

To empower families/whanau by providing life changing resources that will enhance the quality of life for Brain Injured Children. Members are provided access to physical, …

MS Waikato provides support, education, information and advocacy services to people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease and allied neurological conditions. Service provision covers the …

Advocacy Service Provider

Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre's (MARC) purpose is to provide Vocational Day Programmes for people with disabilities in the local community

Our core purpose is to provide interaction with horses to develop increased ability, independence and self-worth for children and adults with physical, intellectual, emotional and …

Community Care Trust is a Not-for-Profit Charitable Trust that works with adults and youth in Te Waipounamu/the South Island who need some support in their …

Vision To live in (a spirit of) Whakawhanaungatanga Mission To enable Whakawhanaungatanga to thrive and realise their potential Values 1. Whakawhanaungatanga (Process of establishing relationships, …

To inform and support Kiwis with visual impairments, enabling them and their whanau to understand and manage sight loss.

Creating opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to live a full life and find a valued place in society

Independent Living is a not-for-profit, community focused organisation committed to making daily living easier for disabled people, people with impairments, their families/whanau and support networks. …

Disabled people thriving as part of the community

SkillWise works in partnership with disabled people, their families and whanau to assist in creating a life where people are valued as full participating citizens …

Blogg Charitable Trust in Christchurch, Canterbury supports people with a disability, disability and childrens' charities, and disadvantaged children in Canterbury and Westland. We work through …

Our core purpose is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or …

To provide educational and socialisation skills for children and young people with disabilities.

To establish and support freely given, enduring, one to one relationships that will promote, protect and defend the personal well being and interests of people …

To enable all people with communication impairments to interact and participate to their full potential. This is achieved through the provision of communication assistive technology …

At L'Arche Mt Tabor, people with intellectual disabilities and those who assist them, live together and are equally responsible for the life of their home …

Providing support services for people with psychiatric disabilities, enabling full and active participation in the community.

dsport is a charity managed by a board of elected volunteers. Our vision is for Wellington to be a diverse and inclusive region. dsport is …

Earthlink registered as an Incorporated Society in 1995 with a mission to provide vocational and paid employment opportunities to people coping with Health and Social …

Learn Active is a registered charity that provides outdoor education opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. Learn Active’s mission is to provide a compassionate space …

Residential service providers who provide 24/7 day to day support in group homes based in Auckland.

Te Roopu Taurima is a Kaupapa Maori organisation determined to make a real difference by supporting Tangata to live great lives in their own way.

Our purpose is to provide support, information and services to individuals, parents/whānau and communities affected by fragile X; to raise awareness and understanding of fragile …

CHARITABLE PURPOSE (CC)To be a consumer centric organisation, working with and for people with disabilities, and long term health conditions; (RE) To deliver research excellence …

BIA Wellington’s main purpose and mission is to provide support, information and education for people with acquired brain injuries and their families and to advocate …

To provide quality day care for adults of all ages who are socially isolated, frail, elderly or have a disability. To enhance the quality of …

The Trust provides a range of health and disability services, advice and equipment, both regionally and nationally. The Trust is a not for profit organisation …

Assisting Families or Whanau of people with disabilities or health impairments through Support and Information so that they are better placed to be able to …

To provid interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges and needs. We aim to …

To assist people with an intellectual disability to develop skills that allow them to participate in the community. This is to be achieved by doing …

To benefit the New Zealand community generally, and in particular people with disabilities, by providing services including the provision of affordable rental housing.

McKenzie Centre is an Early Intervention service for children aged from birth to six years, who have special needs or developmental disabilities, their siblings, parents …

The provision of holistic community based support to adults who have a learning disability.

Arts Integrated Trust provides for the education and support, guidance, training and encouragement of disabled people to experience and develop their preforming talents and abilities …

To provide support and accommodation to adults who have an intellectual disability.

“To be a leading organisation that fosters and celebrates diversity through innovative arts programmes. To deliver creative experiences that enrich the lives of disabled people …

BANZAT has the general objects of allocating and administering funding for the purpose: (a) To set standards and to make rulings on braille code usage …

Bay of Islands Riding for the Disabled increases ability through participation in goal based riding activities

Reaching more riders, changing more lives.

The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust provides a range of safeguarding services and supports. These include Supported Decision Making support and training, short term …

Our purpose is to provide the following services to the 48 RDA Groups: 1) Setting relevant and appropriate standards for RDA Groups and RDA specific …

To provide support and services to people suffering from multiple sclerosis, Huntinton's Disease and other allied neurological disorders. We offer physical activities, social gatherings and …

To provide interaction with horses to develop increased ability, independence and self-esteem for people in our community with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.

To provide a safe, creative, interactive learning environment for artists with intellectual disabilities in order to build self esteem, social skills and confidence so that …

To maintain an environment where Northland Multiple Sclerosis Society has a united voice. The members work together for the optimal well-being of all people with …

Community Connections Supported Living Charitable Trust provides services to support people with disabilities in the community.

3.1. To provide clubroom facilities and a community centre where all modes of communication are welcomed and embraced. 3.2. To promote and strengthen NZSL as …

"To always stand alongside Rugby's seriously injured players. Thriving futures for Rugby's seriously injured players and whanau. The Foundation’s work is anchored in three enduring …

To provide independent advice, advocacy and information relating to hearing loss. As well as minor repair and servicing of hearing aids, the society provides a …

To advocate for and to advance the interests and welfare of the hearing impaired in New Zealand.

To protect, promote and advance the charitable, recreational, cultural and general endeavours in the work of caregivers to intellectually disabled, persons in Canterbury.

To provide a meaningful environment that supports people with disabilities to live happy and fulfilled lives through life skills, education and training, employment pathways and …

The nature of the Media Access Charitable Trust (trading as Able) is to work towards an Aotearoa New Zealand where everyone has equal access to …

"Mission Statement" To provide systems to assist those, in the greater Auckland region, who are cognitively impaired and have the potential to wander and to …

The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust has been operating Aotearoa’s only dedicated subsidised music therapy centres since our founding in 2004 by Dame Hinewehi Mohi. We …

Arohanui will provide service for people with a disability within New Zealand, that will reflect individual needs through programmes and community based options that will …

Provide care and services for the intellectually disabled.

The purposes of the Trust is to offer Kaupapa MaorI Health and Disability services by: a. Providing full time residential services to people with Intellectual …

Deaf Aotearoa Holdings Limited is the operational subsidiary of Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Incorporated. DAHL provides services, employs staff, supports the DANZ Executive Board to …

To provide and support the use of custom-trained, unique Assistance, Skilled Companion, Canine Assisted Intervention dogs and Equine Assisted Intervention horses which meet the individual …

To provide a range of effective peer support services including, advocacy, counseling, information & advice on education and employment, for individuals and families affected by …

AJs provide support to adults with an intellectual disability within the area of Christchurch AJ’s mission statement is “A quality lifestyle through meaningful activities and …

To give neurodivergent children and youth the tools they need to reach their potential so that they can participate, belong and thrive in Aotearoa New …

seeks to “Enrich the lives of people with disabilities”. We achieve this through creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.