Top Rated Religion Charities in New Zealand 2026

Discover the highest-rated religion organizations with the best trust scores in New Zealand. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

Abbeyfield Christchurch Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $9,570 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

2

Abbeyfield Alexandra Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

3

Abbeyfield Auckland Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,275 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

4

Abbeyfield Waimakariri Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $34,190 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of older people through the provision of affordable shared accommodation.

5

Abbeyfield Hawkes Bay Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $25,927 Data: 5%

To build a 14x studio house with communal living spaces to accommodate 14 older people with no assets who seek affordable housing, provided entirely within …

6

Abbeyfield Manukau Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $10,000 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of older people through the provision of affordable supportive accommodation.

7

Abbeyfield Ellesmere Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $303,310 Data: 5%

To provide housing for the elderly and needy. The company has been setup to run the operational side of the Trust to run the housing …

8

Abbeyfield Waikato Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $43,863 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

9

Abbeyfield Golden Bay Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $240,194 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

10

Abbeyfield Motueka Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $252,280 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

11

Abbeyfield Greymouth Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,680 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

12

139 On Union Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $521,839 Data: 5%

Provide older people care services that are excellent, compassionate and responsive

13

Abbeyfield Masterton Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $11,676 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

14

Abbeyfield Properties Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,670,485 Data: 5%

"To enhance the quality of life for older people". This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

15

Abbeyfield Nelson Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $103,096 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

16

Abbeyfield Mata Close Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $17,605 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

17

Accessible Properties New Zealand Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $7,837,000 Data: 5%

The provision of social rental housing and affordable rental housing to persons in need.

18

Abbeyfield New Zealand Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,801,277 Data: 5%

"To enhance the quality of life for older people". This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

19

Abbeyfield Palmerston North Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $24,509 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

20

Abbeyfield Wakatipu Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $38,590 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

21

Abbeyfield Dunedin Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,896 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

22

Abbeyfield Wanaka Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,014 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

23

Abbeyfield Whangarei Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $13,888 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

24

Abbeyfield Foundation Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,793 Data: 5%

The Abbeyfield Foundation Charitable Trust (The Trust) exists to support the Abbeyfield movement in New Zealand to achieve its mission which is "To enhance the …

25

Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $193,179 Data: 5%

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely: i) relieving poverty by providing affordable …

26

Akron House Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $61,441 Data: 5%

The purpose, or mission, of the Society is to provide support services for people recovering from alcohol, drug or similar addictions.

27

Agnes McKay Turnbull Trust

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $82,827 Data: 5%

To provide residential accommodation for the aged and/or infirm.

28

Altrusa House Trust

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $25,101 Data: 5%

To provide on hospital campus accommodation for relatives/friends from out of town of patients in Nelson Hospital with acute illness or accident.

29

Abbeyfield New Plymouth District Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

30

Abbeyfield Marlborough Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $500 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people. This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

31

Abide Charitable Trust Board

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $9,800 Data: 5%

To provide property advice, property assistance, housing to assist in the relief of poverty; to advance religion; to advance education; and to provide other purposes …

32

Adele Senior Living Limited

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $242,238 Data: 5%

To advance the Catholic Faith in a charitable manner coupled with providing low cost accommodation to senior citizens. The outcome will be a safe, caring, …

33

Agapanthus Housing Trust Board

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $230,516

Our primary purpose is to provide suitable houses for refugees settling in Palmerston North and to support them in their integration into the community.

34

Aotearoa Refugee Support Trust

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $988,378

The charitable purposes are centred on supporting asylum seekers & refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan entity that monitors …

35

Advance Ashburton Holdings Limited

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $15,955

Provided asset ownership for Advance Ashburton Community Foundation

36

Tenants Protection Association (Auckland) Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $59,942 Data: 63%

To support and promote the welfare and interests of tenants and the homeless. To educate tenants and inform them of their rights and obligations. To …

37

Tenants' Union Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $108,467 Data: 63%

The Tenants' Union aim is to: a) Protect, promote, and generally advance the rights, interests, and welfare of tenants. b) To advise, assist, and generally …

38

Stonehaven Village Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $567,968 Data: 63%

To provide a safe a friendly community where people can have peace of mind and be able to enjoy their retirement in a quiet rural …

39

St Margaret's Residential College Council Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $4,819,615 Data: 63%

The College exists for its Members and their welfare is its main concern. Through its College Leaders, it provides a supportive family atmosphere. Through its …

40

Baycrest Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,049,978 Data: 63%

Affordable accommodation for the independent retired.

41

Bishop Julius Hall

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $3,699,017 Data: 63%

The Trust provides a residential hall for students at University of Canterbury enabling an environment where students prosper and achieve in their studies. Through our …

42

Wings Trust 1986 Inc

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,515,867 Data: 63%

To provide supportive accommodation to people in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs

43

Mahi Pai Foundation Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,127,085 Data: 63%

Mahi Pai Foundation is a Christian organization that works in partnership with people of goodwill and families in need, to eliminate sub-standard housing by building …

44

Hamilton Christian Nightshelter Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $4,297,748 Data: 63%

We are a registered Charitable Trust, founded in 1999 as an ecumenical response to homelessness in Hamilton. Our Purpose is: 'The alleviation of homelessness in …

45

The Boys' Brigade Camp Wainui Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $158,242 Data: 63%

Is to provide buildings and facilities for the community and public in general for both religious and non religious activities. With the long term maintenance …

46

Compassion Housing Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,145,261 Data: 63%

Entity's Purpose or Mission: * (1) Providing affordable,comfortable rental housing and assistance to the elderly and those in need. (2) Providing maintenance assistance at the …

47

Wellington Women's House Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $433,404 Data: 63%

Wellington Women's House's vision is to see all women thriving in affordable healthy homes. We contribute to this by providing a safe place (the House), …

48

Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,258,636 Data: 63%

• Provide long term, good quality, affordable and fully accessible rental accommodation for people with disabilities • Apply income to support a Housing Manager to …

49

Windsor House Cottage Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,097,502 Data: 63%

To provide aged care services to the Shirley community

50

Young Womens Christian Association Christchurch Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,162,189 Data: 63%

To relieve poverty and disadvantage, promote social justice, and empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve wellbeing, independence and equitable opportunity, with a particular focus …

51

Rangimarie Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $182,038 Data: 63%

We provide social housing to the elderly and less fortunate.

52

College House

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $4,461,654 Data: 63%

To provide accommodation and pastoral care services to undergraduates attending University of Canterbury

53

New Zealand Housing Foundation

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $27,917,705 Data: 63%

To relieve poverty by providing or assisting the provision of affordable housing for low income persons and households in New Zealand

54

Wellington Homeless Women's Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,113,788 Data: 63%

Vision Enabling homeless women to find a place to call home. Mission Providing up to 3 months transition accommodation and services assisting homeless women to …

55

The Kawerau Social Services Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $5,678,741 Data: 63%

To provide the senior citizens of Kawerau and the surrounding community with the very best of individual Continuing care via the Mountainview Rest home, Retirement …

56

Camellia House Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $245,840 Data: 63%

To provide short term accommodation to women and their children

57

Community Energy Action Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $5,479,171 Data: 63%

The primary objective of CEA is to promote energy efficiency to relieve poverty to homes in Canterbury and the West Coast as a charitable organisation.

58

Carter Society Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $3,911,135 Data: 63%

1. Provide high quality, homely rest home accommodation for older persons who are in need of additional support, care and attention 2. To maintain and …

59

Community Housing Aotearoa Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,378,674 Data: 63%

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) is the peak body for New Zealand’s community housing sector. As the national organisation for our 100+ full members we work …

60

Archer Villages Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,366,181 Data: 63%

Services to the Elderly

61

Bays Community Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,261,090 Data: 63%

To provide safe, affordable quality housing on the North Shore for people in social or economic need

62

Tauranga Baptist Church Gresham Court Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $286,810 Data: 63%

To hold real and personal property on behalf of the Tauranga Central Baptist church and to carry out such other charitable purposes as the Board …

63

Whananaki Youth Hostel Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $23,829 Data: 63%

Our purpose is to provide a quality recreational and educational youth facility in Whananaki to enable youth to experience the Great Outdoors of New Zealand. …

64

Tainui Home Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $7,311,884 Data: 63%

Tainui Village (Tainui Home Trust Board) is a welcoming community underpinned by Christian values, providing excellent care and security for the older person. The primary …

65

Bone Marrow Cancer Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $5,566,981 Data: 63%

Our Purpose: Caring for those with cancer and life threatening illnesses by providing a home away from home and funding cancer research to find a …

66

Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,444,873 Data: 63%

The Trust (TTEHCT) responds to the needs of homeless adults and children by providing safe, supportive short term housing. We engage with tenants to enhance …

67

Outer City Mission Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $79,294 Data: 63%

To provide short-medium term accommodation, mentoring and support for individuals recovering from addictions and other dysfunctional coping behaviours/ or in crisis of some kind. We …

68

Northland Christian Camps Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $677,979 Data: 63%

To administer and operate the property as a Christian Ministry by hosting camps and conferences that provide leadership training to youth and to encourage the …

69

Wellington Presbyterian Methodist Halls Of Residence Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,578,792 Data: 63%

The objective of Everton Hall is to provide accommodation for students and staff members of Victoria University of Wellington.

70

Claddagh Haven Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,113,605 Data: 63%

Provides support to people with intellectual disabilities in a holistic way to live a full and inclusive life in the community.

71

Tauranga Community Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $6,633,837 Data: 63%

To advocate, facilitate and provide housing and related services to: - Individuals and whanau on low fixed incomes - People with unmet housing needs - …

72

Longview Taurima Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $459,535 Data: 63%

To provide accommodation to (primarily first year) tertiary students and encourage them in their Christian faith.

73

Legacy Housing

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,092,790 Data: 63%

To provide safe, warm and affordable housing to people who have nowhere to go. To alleviate distress and assist in the maintenance and improvement of …

74

Knox College and Salmond College Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $11,048,746 Data: 63%

Provide residential accommodation to tertiary students in Dunedin.

75

Homes of Choice Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $12,276,000 Data: 63%

To empower new possibilities by providing welcoming homes tailored to people's needs.

76

Houghton's Bush Presbyterian Camp Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $223,033 Data: 63%

Education, training, research, religious activities, sport, recreation, people with disabilities, promotion of volunteering, run campsite for use of community and churches.

77

Housing Advice Centre (Palmerston North) Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $90,644 Data: 63%

We work with individuals and families to support them gaining access to long term accommodation. We deliver accurate and quality housing information that is relevant, …

78

Hunua Falls Presbyterian Camp Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $310,096 Data: 63%

The purpose of our camps is to help provide affordable outdoor and residential camping experiences to enrich the lives of all. Our visitors include schools, …

79

Coopers Beach Christian Youth Camp Ownership Committee

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $389,667 Data: 63%

To provide an extensive facility with outdoor activities for work with Young People, to build confidence and character and to foster Christian Principles as a …

80

Auckland and Onehunga Hostels Endowment Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $3,671,792 Data: 58%

Provides housing solutions for low income earners in the Māori community

81

Overdale Village Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $83,985 Data: 58%

To provide and maintain living accommodation for the care and benefit of the aged.

82

Rotary Club Of Ngāmotu Charitable Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $105,339 Data: 58%

The Trust's purpose is to provide low cost housing for low income single pensioners, to offer support to students for education, and general support to …

83

Lantern House Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $51,916 Data: 58%

Lantern House Trust is a charity set up to provide housing for young people of Taranaki with both mental and physical disabilities.

84

Methodist Presbyterian Baptist University Residential Hall Trust Board (Canterbury) Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $203,466 Data: 58%

To provide a caring environment for first-year students entering the University of Canterbury

85

St Mary's Village Hokitika Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $72,816 Data: 58%

The primary objective of the Trust is to provide low cost rental accommodation in Hokitika and elsewhere within Westland province for those who might not …

86

Te Pouahi o Te Taitokerau Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,636,581 Data: 58%

To promote education amongst iwi and hapū of Te Taitokerau in relation to housing aspirations of Māori, to address the impacts of poverty and deprivation …

87

Berkeley House Trust Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $681 Data: 58%

To distribute appropriate grants to community housing organisations including those such as Women's Refuge and the Wellington City Mission.

88

Katikati Veterans Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $480,282 Data: 58%

The purpose of the Trust is to apply both capital an income of the Trust fund to, or for, any charitable purpose in New Zealand, …

89

Auckland Community Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $672,108 Data: 58%

To provide accommodation at an affordable cost for people who require assistance with housing because of their inability to pay market rents, giving priority to …

90

Mount Maunganui Returned Services Association Village Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $487,235 Data: 58%

The Trust's principal activity is the provision of residential rental accommodation for returned servicemen and women through the provision of affordable residential housing units.

91

The Auckland Sailors Home

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $658,066 Data: 58%

Providing subsidised accommodation for retired and aged seamen who are generally poor and without families, and also for students attending the Maritime School in Auckland.

92

The Victoria Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $387,869 Data: 58%

To provide appropriate and affordable housing to people with mental health illnesses.

93

St Joseph's Maori Girls' College Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,459,986 Data: 58%

Vision - Continuing to position St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College as an eminent School offering the best in a holistic education for young Māori women. …

94

The Garin College Hostel Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $764,725 Data: 58%

The Garin College Hostel Trust will provide quality accommodation for Catholic students from the Wellington diocese who live in the Top of the South Island …

95

Building a Flourishing Community Aotea

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $4,250 Data: 58%

To enhance the human and natural environment promoting sustainable living and learning, based on nature’s principles of cooperation and symbiotic relationships. To promote a flourishing …

96

Homes for People Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $3,375,860 Data: 58%

3.1 The charitable objects and purposes of the Trust are to relieve poverty by: 3.1.1 Raising and attracting funds from all sources and providing grants, …

97

Maru Energy Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $572,887 Data: 58%

As part of the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme we’re helping to insulate homes in the King Country and central North Island. Our goal is …

98

Kerikeri Retirement Village Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $11,166,977 Data: 58%

To provide residential care, accommodation, daycare and any other associated services for the aged population of the communities of Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands. …

99

Retirement Village Residents Association of New Zealand Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $476,372 Data: 58%

To advance and protect the interests of Retirement Village Residents in New Zealand under the Retirement Villages Act 2003, and to do anything incidental or …

100

Te Toi Mahana

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $27,402,000 Data: 58%

The activities of the Trust shall be to advance the charitable purposes of relieving poverty and providing benefits to the community by way of providing …