Top Rated Education Charities in New Zealand 2026

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

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.

The promotion and fostering of good fellowship and comradeship amongst its members who have served in Hauraki units and the maintenance and encouragement of interest …

Protection of Local History and Heritage

To establish a community art project space;to provide affordable exhibition space for those who fit the criteria set by the Board, and to promote a …

Waikato Society of Potters aims to • Promote and encourage education and involvement in pottery and the ceramic arts. • To facilitate the uptake and …

The Trust’s kaupapa (core philosophy) is to advocate for Tino Rangatiratanga (sovereignty), Mana Taurite (equity), and Whanaungatanga (belonging) for all New Zealanders through our Theatre …

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

Education/Training/Arts/Research/Culture and Heritage

We are a charitable trust dedicated to the preservation of the St David’s Memorial Church building as a living memorial that serves the wellbeing of …

To provide music throughout the north to a wide audience, sometimes which involves having students join the choir. Our aim is to bring a wide …

To preserve and maintain the historic property of Sir John and Lady Hall at Terrace Station, Hororata; to encourage and foster research and education into …

an association of all Auckland brass bands, administer rules, organise competitions and youth events.

To promote, initiate and support projects and activities that stimulate and strengthen the artistic and cultural life of the Whakatane District.

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

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 …

Cultural diversity and harmony in the community Our Mission: We provide services to help migrants settle successfully, and promote cultural diversity and harmony within our …

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes, including for the purpose of being a premier vehicle for cultivating young musical talent through …

To Collect , preserve and display artefacts of a medical nature

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

1. To manage, maintain and improve the building at 23 Weld Street, Hokitika known as Hokitika's Regent Theatre. 2. To promote the Society's assets for …

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

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

The primary purpose of the Friends of Te Papa is to promote the interests of, objects and activities of the Museum of New Zealand Te …

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

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

Mission: We bring people together to experiment with art for improved brain health. Vision: Older people are empowered, engaged in creativity and connected to their …

Preservation of rail Heritage and operation of Tourist railway

Our Purpose To grow and sustain a thriving arts community, collaborating with others and offering quality arts education, diverse exhibitions and providing an ever-improving hub …

The objectives of the Society are to train singers, perform, and promote choral music.

MISSION STATEMENT To present the history of our town & District in ways that recognise and explain our shared past as the foundation of our …

Provide and operate an entertainment venue for Golden bay residents and visitors, to be able to attend and enjoy films and live shows, functions, meetings …

a) to promote, advance and facilitate education and knowledge concerning Tikanga Maori, Te Reo Maori, Kaupapa Maori and Toi Maori for firstly, the people of …

To preserve and interpret the history of Golden Bay/Mohua

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 …

To cultivate and advance the arts of musical theatre, dance, music and drama by the encouragement of public interest and appreciation. To provide training, education …

The Elms Foundation is a charitable trust formed to preserve The Elms property, grounds and collections for future generations. The Elms |Te Papa is widely …

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, …

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 …

Te Raki Media is a community video production service that creates a video record of community activities, important messages, stories and a record of our …

To promote a social club that provides engaging, diverse, creative, innovative and inclusive activities within the performing arts, ensuring equal opportunities for all

To provide an avenue for expression of the arts for all public to view and enjoy.

To establish, organise, promote, support, develop and maintain arts events that encourage, present and promote new and developing artists’ skill and talent alongside that of …

Tudor Consort's purpose is to: - publically perform music in New Zealand to the highest standard reasonably achievable in an authentic manner and with particular, …

The Physics Room is a contemporary art space dedicated to developing and promoting contemporary art and critical discourse in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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 …

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

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 …

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

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

To preserve the history of New Brighton and the district

To act as kaitiaki of the taonga entrusted to our care and to foster the arts for our community.

The purpose of this charity is to operate as the Packard Motor Museum. Our mission is to inform the public of the changes in technology …

Our Vision A thriving home for art and culture in Waitaha, igniting connections between artists and community Our Mission We empower artists to create and …

To provide a supportive environment where members can express and develop their choral abilities and to take that choral expression to the wider community through …

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 …

As per the Detour Theatre Trust Charity Rules the charitable objects of the Trust in New Zealand are: 4.1 To produce theatrical productions and performances. …

To promote the visual arts in Oxford & Waimakariri region by providing a centre for creative development, production & presentation: I.Providing a Centre for development …

To promote, nurture and develop print making in our community and beyond.

The charitable objects and purposes of the Trust ( the Trust purposes) are as follows: (a) To promote literature and literacy through the celebration of …

The Trust is a not for profit charitable trust working to further the presence and awareness of photography in Auckland through joint programming, audience development …

To promote the practice and performance of a wide range of major classical, and contemporary New Zealand, choral and orchestral music for the purposes of …

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 promote the knowledge and appreciation of music in particular brass band music amongst its members and to provide good band music for the public …

The intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth & stimulus through arts engagement

Cantando Choir aims to achieve musical excellence in all aspects of choral performance, offering its members the joy and pleasure of singing in a large …

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 …

To hold an annual Agricultural and Pastoral show bringing together our rural and urban community with benefits to both of understanding and communication.

To enhance the creative spirit of Napier, by providing accessible and affordable arts opportunities.

To provide music facilities and expertise to support the pursuits of creative and original musical arts and emerging artists in the Palmerston North and surrounding …

Saving, protecting and displaying the history of the district. To conserve and preserve the history of Warkworth and the surrounding district in order to educate …

The Purpose of the Dan Davin Literary Foundation is to support and promote creative writing in Southland

To promote the cultural education of society and learning of the arts through; public participation, performance and display, installations, exhibitions and touring works. Through establishing …

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 …

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 …

The Incorporated Society was formed to support the promotion of brass band music in New Zealand.

To provide an opportunity for community well-being and personal growth through choral music activities within the wider Mahurangi Area.

The primary and main object of the Trust is to develop, support and encourage knowledge, awareness, appreciation and understanding of tango music and dance for …

The objects for which the British Council is established and incorporated are to advance, for the public benefit, any purpose which is exclusively charitable and …

Digitising Hawke's Bay history for posterity

Art Kaipara Inc is a body of local artists who come together to create and share visual arts with the local and wider community. The …

To provide broadcasting access and facilities to the minority/disability/ethnic/cultural groups and individuals of the Wairarapa region.

Vision To be a unique must do arts experience inspiring and connecting communities. Mission We partner with artists our communities and supporters to develop distinctive …

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 …

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 …

To provide platforms and pathways for creativity, arts and culture in Hawke’s Bay; To encourage participation by all of the Hawke’s Bay community in the …

The Quarry Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to the pursuit and development of creative practice.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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.

The Futuna Chapel Trust works in partnership with aligned organisations and individuals to conserve, maintain, promote and discover the magic of the Futuna Chapel

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 …