Best Animal Welfare Charities in New Zealand 2026

Discover the top-rated animal welfare charities ranked by trust score and transparency in New Zealand. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

University of Otago

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $853,927,000 Data: 60%

To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the …

2

University of Canterbury

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $379,972,000 Data: 60%

The primary objective is to provide education services for the benefit of the community rather than make a financial return.

3

Dilworth Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $59,161,000 Data: 60%

The Dilworth Trust Board was established under the will of James Dilworth who died on 23 December 1894. Under the terms of the Will the …

4

Diocesan School For Girls

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $51,927,690 Data: 60%

Diocesan School For Girls is an independent Anglican School primarily providing education to girls from pre school to year 13.

5

St Peter's School Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $41,458,000 Data: 60%

Providing a high quality education to Intermediate & Secondary School students

6

Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $31,517,000 Data: 60%

Core Purpose: Providing accessible, excellent early-years education for tamariki in Kidsfirst Kindergartens across Te Waipounamu Vision Proposition: Kidsfirst Kindergartens, whānau and community - tamariki at …

7

Te Runanga-o-Turanganui-a-Kiwa

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $21,975,300 Data: 60%

Turangata Tangata Rite, Turanga Makaurau, Turanga Ararau, Turanga a Mua

8

New Zealand Olympic Committee Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $19,818,099 Data: 60%

NZOC is the National Olympic Committee for New Zealand, and its charitable purposes are focused on developing, promoting, educating and protecting the Olympic Movement and …

9

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $19,743,325 Data: 60%

Te Rito Maioha is a bicultural organisation committed to advocacy, teaching, promotion and delivery of world class early childhood education for children, whānau, teachers and …

10

Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $19,626,000 Data: 60%

To continue to strengthen the growth of the Kohanga movement and the everyday use of Te Reo Māori including whanau learning and development.

11

Te Aute Trust Board Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $19,538,000 Data: 60%

The charitable purpose is for the advancement of education for children in New Zealand, principally for girls and boys of New Zealand Maori descent.

12

Site Safe New Zealand Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $18,656,763 Data: 60%

Site Safe is an industry-wide organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of health and safety to prevent deaths and injuries across New Zealand's construction and …

13

Wentworth College Education Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $12,370,331 Data: 60%

To provide primary, secondary and associated education in New Zealand

14

NZ Christian Proprietors Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $11,044,452 Data: 60%

To be a proprietor that: Is a preferred partner of the State in delivery of education in keeping with our Special Character. Is a preferred …

15

Variety - The Children's Charity Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $10,792,683 Data: 60%

Variety is dedicated to helping NZ children aged 0-18 years in all sorts of challenging circumstances. We fill the funding gaps so Kiwi kids are …

16

Mountains To Sea Conservation Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $10,340,419 Data: 60%

The Northland-based Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust was established in 2002, as a charitable umbrella and support organisation for the Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) marine …

17

The Auckland Maritime Foundation

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $9,888,872 Data: 60%

Education & safety of persons at sea

18

Outward Bound Trust Of New Zealand

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $9,598,543 Data: 60%

The principal activity of the Trust is to provide experiential education courses.

19

St Hildas Collegiate School Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $4,524,497 Data: 60%

To provide at St Hildas Coiligiate School a boarding and day school for girls where they will be given a good and thorough education and …

20

New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $4,452,458 Data: 60%

(a) To seek to achieve the highest levels of health and well-being for all people, and to achieving health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand; (b) …

21

Te Wananga Takiura O Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori O Aotearoa Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $3,324,409 Data: 60%

To provide a Maori Pathway of quality and substance to total immersion, Maori medium tertiary education and a bachelor degree qualification in Kura Kaupapa Maori …

22

Tu Kotahi Maori Asthma Trust Board Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $3,279,466 Data: 60%

Educate health and social providers to,provide asthma education to Maori with asthma.

23

New Zealand Global Women

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $3,122,045 Data: 60%

Increase diversity in leadership in New Zealand through promoting, encouraging and facilitating the development of New Zealand women

24

Rudolf Steiner Schools (Titirangi) Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $3,090,967 Data: 60%

To provide education based on the philosophy and teachings of Rudolf Steiner, in West Auckland on a charitable basis.

25

Te Kupenga - Catholic Leadership Institute

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $3,053,848 Data: 60%

Te Kupenga - Catholic Leadership Institute (formerly The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand) (Te Kupenga) is a national provider for Catholic Tertiary education. Te …

26

Sustainable Business Network Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,787,896 Data: 60%

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN)'s vision is that New Zealand is a model sustainable nation for the world. SBN’s mission is shaping the future through …

27

Auckland Observatory And Planetarium Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,695,763 Data: 60%

Purpose: Standing on this whenua, we enable our visitors to explore the interconnections between people, their planet and the cosmos – through multiple lenses. Mission: …

28

Kate Edger Foundation

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,383,463 Data: 60%

The Trust aims to be a key provider of the means by which to achieve in education. This is through a highly responsible, profitable and …

29

Te Aroha Noa Community Services Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,326,756 Data: 60%

To encourage empowered self managed, resilient community through providing early intervention, integrated and holistic services to the community.

30

Te Aroha Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,249,145 Data: 60%

Te Aroha Kindergarten Association is dedicated to providing a high quality early childhood experience that endeavors to cater for the educational needs of young children. …

31

Te Atawhai O Te Ao Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,113,362 Data: 60%

Purpose: To enhance the health and wellbeing of Māori by providing excellent kaupapa Māori research.

32

Te Ataarangi Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,048,574 Data: 60%

a) foster speaking, reading and writing of the Maori language; b) provide and promote, through the medium of the Maori language, instruction in: i) Maori …

33

Childrens Bible Ministries Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,013,277 Data: 60%

Children's Bible Ministries Incorporated exist to "reach todays' children". We do this by: Running Children's Camps, providing advice, information, advocacy and support to families in …

34

Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,946,898 Data: 60%

Pasifika and Maori youth feel a sense of pride and belonging in our communities, living their full potential

35

The Marist Sisters Of New Zealand Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,868,161 Data: 60%

The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion; the advancement of education; the provision of chaplaincies; social and pastoral works and adult education. This work is …

36

St John's Progressive Childcare Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,833,870 Data: 60%

Our mission is to foster life-long learning through quality childcare.

37

Education Sponsorship Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,757,457 Data: 60%

EST was founded with the aim of establishing an association, with a Judeo-Christian ethos, that promotes educational projects to meet the needs of New Zealand …

38

Golden Beads Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,633,785 Data: 60%

To advance understanding of the Montessori philosophy. To support delivery of programs, education and training in accordance with the Montessori Philosophy and Method.

39

Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,614,814 Data: 60%

WestREAP was established to carry out the following aims: 2.1 To provide educational support and assistance for all sectors of the community; from Grey and …

40

Te Kotahitanga E Mahi Kaha Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,521,597 Data: 60%

Te Kotahitanga E Mahi Kaha Trust (TKEMKT) has a track record of delivering programmes that improve the social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes for local …

41

Whanganui Regional Museum Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,516,067 Data: 60%

The Museum conducts the business of preservation and dissemination of natural and cultural heritage.

42

St Kevins Hostel Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,493,977 Data: 60%

To provide accommodation and support for students so they can attend St Kevin's College.

43

Motutapu Outdoor Education Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,441,385 Data: 60%

To provide quality outdoor experiential education, capitalising on the unique situation of the Camp and the sites from which the Trust operates.

44

Dairy Training Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,312,438 Data: 60%

Dairy Training's vision is to provide a learning experience that delivers the best possible outcome to meet the on-going needs of New Zealand Dairy Agribusiness. …

45

Rotorua Childcare Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,307,286 Data: 60%

Provides a safe and structured environment for learning for children attending from 0-5years.

46

Summit Point Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,251,630 Data: 60%

At Summit Point School we are committed to empowering students with dyslexia and other language-based learning challenges to realise their potential in the wider world.

47

Rule Education Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,238,894 Data: 60%

The purpose of the Trust is to develop, facilitate, manage, teach and train effective educational classes, groups, schools or other bodies that will greatly improve …

48

Footsteps Early Education Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,191,824 Data: 60%

The charitable purpose of the Trust is the provision of quality Christian early childhood education for families within the South Auckland community.

49

Lower Hutt City Child Care Centre Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,081,059 Data: 60%

To provide an inclusive learning environment where children have the opportunity to develop as unique individuals displaying social skills and mutual respect in a quality …

50

The Pukekohe High School Childcare Centre Society Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,075,320 Data: 60%

Our aim is to help children develop a love of learning in an environment where all children’s contributions are recognised and valued. We work in …

51

Lower Hutt Public Service Child Care Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,069,678 Data: 60%

The Lower Hutt Public Service Childcare Centre is established for the advancement of quality education and care of pre-school aged children in relation to the …

52

North Beach Community Preschool Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,042,913 Data: 60%

To provide the local community with low cost quality childcare and education in an environment where children become confident, competent learners, where relationships between staff, …

53

The Rising Foundation Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $980,564 Data: 60%

The Rising Foundation is driven by the concept of "Unlocking Your Potential". More than a catch phrase, we endeavour to see this become a reality …

54

Rutherford Preschool Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $963,170 Data: 60%

Rutherford Preschool is a community based Centre providing quality care and education to 40 families in both the local and wider community. We are a …

55

Faavae Mautu Aoga Amata Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $939,162 Data: 60%

We provide education for children from the ages of 0-5years. We encourage the use of our Samoan language.

56

Capital Kids Co-operative Childcare Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $892,974 Data: 60%

We aim to provide a child-centred environment where children feel accepted, happy, safe and nurtured. We strive to work together as a community to provide …

57

Hundred Acre Preschool Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $863,878 Data: 60%

To provide quality education and care that is responsive to the needs of the Whanganui community. To ensure the provision of quality education and care …

58

New Zealand Flooring Training Organisation Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $859,895 Data: 60%

- Liase with training organisations both in New Zealand and overseas to develop training, specific to the flooring industry's needs; - Support and promote the …

59

Sunnynook Community Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $837,402 Data: 60%

The purpose of the Sunnynook Community Centre Inc is to enhance social and cultural wellbeing by providing accessible and affordable opportunities for people of all …

60

Golden Kids Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $835,482 Data: 60%

Our vision is to provide the best early educational opportunities for explorative and meaningful learning that inspires independent, resilient and confident learners. We will ensure …

61

Woolston Preschool Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $782,689 Data: 60%

To provide a safe learning environment where children feel nurtured, respected and valued as individuals

62

One Tree Hill Kindergarten Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $779,112 Data: 60%

To provide quality early childhood education in the local community in accordance with the 2008 Early Childhood Regulations. To foster children to develop a love …

63

Karori Childcare Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $698,380 Data: 60%

To help our Communities Children develop into Confident Happy Individuals

64

Whanganui Montessori Preschool

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $677,034 Data: 60%

We are a non profit community based preschool that aims to offer affordable education for children aged 2 1/2 to 5 years old.

65

Te Ataarangi Ki Te Tauihu O Te Waka-A-Maui

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $643,504 Data: 60%

The Association is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely: a) To educate people in the …

66

Shalom Early Childhood Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $626,712 Data: 60%

Education and Care

67

The Peel Forest Outdoor Pursuits Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $588,738 Data: 60%

To provide adventure based activities through the Peel Forest Outdoor Centre while at the same time promoting environmental awarness

68

Ko Te Aroha Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $586,145 Data: 60%

Early Childhood Centre and Community Engagement Hub

69

New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $574,573 Data: 60%

PURPOSE: To enable enriching and safe experiences in New Zealand's outdoors VISION: To provide the leading and mandated qualification pathway for outdoor leaders throughout New …

70

Rotorua Girls' High School Childcare Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $565,475 Data: 60%

Rotorua Girls' High School Childcare Trust provides community Early Childhood Education and Care services and facilities to Rotorua. The Trust has recently undertaken a review …

71

Huntly Early Childhood Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $538,507 Data: 60%

Community based non-profit making Early Childhood Service. To provide affordable, high quality care and education for children in an environment where they will develop as …

72

Rutherford Street Kindergarten Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $516,912 Data: 60%

To deliver high quality early childhood education and care that meets the needs of the community. Rutherford Street Kindergarten is committed to children and their …

73

Rotorua Community Creche and Kindergarten Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $503,519 Data: 60%

In partnership with parents, caregivers, whānau and the community we will provide a learning environment that is nurturing, respectful, encouraging, challenging and stimulating and which …

74

Tairawhiti Voyaging Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $477,137 Data: 60%

Building future leaders and guardians of our moana.

75

Huntsbury Pre-school Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $466,415 Data: 60%

To nurture and grow each child’s unique self; recognising, acknowledging, respecting & celebrating their strengths, interests and dispositions. Working in a collaborative partnership with teachers, …

76

Deep Cove Education Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $455,845 Data: 60%

The company maintains and administers the Deep Cove Hostel on behalf of the Deep Cove Outdoor Education Trust , enabling school children/educational groups opportunity to …

77

Rewi Alley Chinese School

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $410,948 Data: 60%

The purpose of the trust is to operate a Chinese Language School for people of all cultures and to provide other support and assistance consistent …

78

New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $362,905 Data: 60%

To advance and encourage understanding and goodwill between the business community of New Zealand and Parliamentarians.

79

Sustainable Initiatives Aotearoa

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $357,673 Data: 60%

Purposes: 1. To strengthen ecological sustainability and improvement of the environment through public education on the importance of the environment and the actions necessary for …

80

Young Workers Resource Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $289,410 Data: 60%

To educate and empower young people in their employment relationships and to provide information on the realities of the workplace, employment and what decent work …

81

Te Mana o Kupe Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $260,819 Data: 60%

Te Mana o Kupe Trust was established with a goal of inclusive teaching and learning for all. Te Mana o Kupe Trust works with Porirua …

82

Te Arawa Ki Tai Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $255,965 Data: 60%

1. To advance the education, training and knowledge of tangata whenua of the Te Arawa ki Tai rohe on ways of understanding, protecting and enhancing …

83

Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $245,841 Data: 60%

To deliver the Kiwi Can and Career Navigator Nga Ara Whetu programme to schools in the Far North area. "Empowering kids to overcome life's obstacles."

84

King's College Old Collegians' Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $244,327 Data: 60%

The purpose of the King's College Old Collegians' Association Incorporated is to foster a sense of community and friendship amongst its members through networking and …

85

St Margaret's College Old Girls' Association

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $217,843 Data: 60%

To ensure that philanthropy and a desire to contribute to the sustainability of the College is embedded as a norm in or culture.

86

Karuwha Mission Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $189,574 Data: 60%

We seek to engage Aotearoa New Zealand in a conversation about identity and history, including the history of Christian missions and the Treaty of Waitangi.

87

New Zealand Commerce and Economics Teachers Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $186,262 Data: 60%

To support Commerce & Economics Teacher Members in New Zealand Schools

88

Auckland Teaching Gardens Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $176,421 Data: 60%

To establish and manage community teaching gardens in the Auckland region, to teach people of all ages and backgrounds to "Grow their own at home", …

89

Auckland Mathematical Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $128,278 Data: 60%

To hold meetings for those interested in mathematics and statistics education. To encourage an interest in mathematics and statistics education within the community. To promote …

90

Te Wana Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $108,413 Data: 60%

To encourage, foster and provide continuous quality improvement programmes and solutions for community primary health, mental health, and the wider tangata whenua, community and voluntary …

91

Fusion Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $107,864 Data: 60%

To further unity and partnership between the peoples of Aoteoroa New Zealand regardless of their heritage and and beliefs, while ensuring all can remain proud …

92

Picton Historical Society Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $102,548 Data: 60%

A Society committed to providing high quality heritage services to the Picton Community and the wider Marlborough region

93

Taupo School Of Music

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $87,576 Data: 60%

The Taupo School of Music provides instrumental music tuition in group settings to primary and intermediate school children in our community.

94

The Bright Vision Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $86,031 Data: 60%

The purpose of the Trust is to provide parenting and marriage education, training and coaching to high need and vulnerable New Zealand parents.

95

Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $74,362 Data: 60%

to educate young people about the natural world, ecology and conversation.

96

The Marton and Surrounds ICT Hub Charitable Trust Board

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $61,942 Data: 60%

To provide support and training facility for the residents of Marton and the surrounding area to access computer equipment and the internet and other support …

97

Inclusive Education Action Group Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $53,314 Data: 60%

To promote inclusive education policies and practices in all education settings and to champion positive social change within the New Zealand education system and Aoeteroa …

98

Foureyes Foundation Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $49,179 Data: 60%

To identify and treat New Zealand children with eyesight problems. Foureyes Foundation works with schools to get glasses to children who need them the most. …

99

Hamilton Full Gospel Church (Assembly of God)

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $44,759 Data: 60%

To promote and teach the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the local children and living migrants in Hamilton.

100

Katikati Community Toy Library Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $38,994 Data: 60%

The aim of the Toy Library is to provide access to a wide range of stimulating, educational and fun toys & games for children in …