Best Community Development Charities in New Zealand 2026

Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region

To provide assistance through programmes or advisory services that may be necessary to help rural people and rural families who are in personal, social or …

Established for the purposes of furthering such aspects of the work of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter as a community service in Nelson, Tasman and …

the company is involved in Agriculture & Horticulture industries with the aim of distributing profits for charitable purpose. Distributions are made by way of dividends …

To provide air ambulance and air rescue services for patients within New Zealand

The purpose is to manage the funding of the charitable works of the Sisters of Compassion assisting the poorest and neediest in the Community both …

On behalf of our 24 Community Law Centre members to represent, provide information, advocate, network, encourage co-operation and sharing, support high quality standards , seek …

UFBA serves and represents the interests of 540 fire brigades and fire forces throughout the country, comprising more than 11,000 firefighters.

Our Authorised Purpose is to provide grants for; - The provision, maintenance and development of facilities and activities at Bruce Pulman Park, including additions to …

Northern Region is the largest of the Surf Life Saving regions in New Zealand covering Auckland to the Far North, and as far south as …

To relieve poverty, provide education & provide benefit to the communtiy through providing community legal servic, to met unmet legal need, informing + edicating the …

Welcome to Land Search & Rescue (LandSAR) New Zealand. Donate; and read about our volunteering positions and training courses on this official site.

Vision: Transforming lives, helping communities. Mission: Provision of quality legal services that ensures fair access to justice for our South Auckland Community.

Mission: Tautoko to Iwi, awhiniatia katoa, whakahokia tō tātou Iwi - We empower the community to navigate challenges and strengthen whānau capability

Community Law Waikato offers a range of law related services, including one-on-one free legal help, easy to understand information, and community workshops.

To provide opportunities for and to assist in the creation and operations of community legal services, to promote such services, to give legal aid and …

Empowering people and changing lives to support and strengthen our community.

CSC Buying Group unites organisations to secure discounted services & shared purchasing power, reducing costs for members to support community groups & charities, fostering stronger, …

The promotion of Te Reo Maori me ona tikanga. The promotion of Maori language and culture to the Iwi of Ngati Awa, Mataatua and the …

The Person to Person Help Trust's purpose is to provide an avenue of practical Christian service, primarily to the Kaiapoi community.

To be beneficial to the community by establishing, developing, providing and maintaining recreational facilities in and around the Tutukaka Harbour.

To provide direction and resources to enable Northcote Baptist Church to minister to it's local community to meet the social emotional, physical, spiritual and educational …

Our organisation provides free legal services which includes free information and law related education to all in our area and free legal advice, assistance and …

Festival One Limited runs the Festival One concert held over Auckland Anniversary weekend at Hartford Farm, Karapiro (previously Mystery Creek, Hamilton). The purpose is to …

The Auckland Dream Centre Community Trust (ADCCT) a faith based non-profit charitable organisation, committed to meeting the needs of youth, individuals and families of Aotearoa. …

To promote, advance, encourage and facilitate ice activities and recreation and all of its facets for the wider community

To provide affordable, accessible and effective support for people affected by violence with the goal of all people in our community living free of violence.

To enable social service delivery and networking opportunities that contribute to a healthy, resilient and connected community in Eastern Southland.

The primary objective of the Trust is to maintain both the physical and financial integrity of the swimming pool complex in Dannevirke, for the benefit …

The purposes of the Trust are as follows: 1. To deliver quality services to individuals and families of Morrinsville and the wider Piako community by …

Purpose: Empowering young people and families to thrive through early intervention, prevention, and support services. Structure & Operations: Community Approach Trust is a registered charitable …

To support troubled youth and their families at a time of individual and family crisis. To provide support and strategies to assist recovery and personal …

The Trust's principal objectives are to promote, support and undertake programmes, actions and initiates to provide for the recreational, cultural and other community needs of …

"Community Development Network Trust (CDN Trust) works with young people and their families. Our activities are based primarily in the Riccarton and Hornby areas, but …

Gateways Christian Fellowship | Palmerston North

Catering for the social ,recreational health and educational needs of our older people in Rotorua and surrounding districts.

Lighthouse Southland is a specialist family violence service. We promote Safe relationships, Safe whānau, Safe communities

Volunteer Wellington is a community organisation that focusses on championing volunteering and building the capacity and capability of communities in Greater Wellington. Volunteer Wellington works …

Provides free and confidential budget advice to individuals and families in the community, promoting the development of personal budget skills in the Taupo district.

The Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc, in developing the Pukete Farm Park in association with the Hamilton City Council, seeks to establish an equestrian facility …

Religious & Community

1. To assist Chinese migrants overcoming physical, emotional, and social difficulties as they settle into and establish new lives in New Zealand; and 2. To …

The objects of the Trust are to do the following things within New Zealand: (a) To provide leadership direction and resources which will enable the …

To WORK in PARTNERSHIP within a Community Led Development Framework that provides high quality accessible services and develops interdependent people and strong families.

Building a community that finds freedom, hope and unconditional love through Jesus.

We give free advice, support and advocacy to people on benefits, NZ Super, or on low incomes when interacting with Government organisations such as work …

Mahurangi Vineyard Church exists to Love God, Love People, and Love Life. We are committed to: • Authentically loving and following Jesus and His teachings …

To provide a hub of social services - MSD Heartland Services, Community Wellbeing Coordinator, Counselling, Employment Service, Community Shuttle, Foodbank, Community Information.

Our vision is to "connect our community". Our mission is to provide an inclusive, sustainable and future-proof facility that supports our community and encourages participation. …

An umbrella organisation operating within Aotearoa/New Zealand. C.N.A will be beneficial to the Community by providing information, support and resources to non-profit member groups enabling …

Te Whānau Pūtahi is a community development mission that journeys with individuals and whanau towards God's wholeness and purpose, where wholeness is about being well …

A leading re-use organisation that supports the Marlborough community

Our Purposes as a community are as follows: a. The community is committed to building a Christian environment for the support of family life and …

To promote, develop and deliver surf life saving as a charitable service; to provide lifesaving, patrol and educational services to the public and to maintain …

We provide resources for people and come alongside Church leaders to help equip people for service in God's Kingdom and for living Godly lives here …

The Lower Hutt Community Foodbank responds to immediate needs of families and individuals in Lower Hutt by providing them with emergency food parcels. Individuals are …

We endeavour to facilitate and ensure safety and overall well-being of all women, young women and children through strategic intervention measures aimed at eliminating all …

The Trustees shall pay the income and capital of the Trust Fund for such Charitable Purposes in New Zealand as they, in their absolute discretion, …

Surf Life Saving Club

Oxford Community Trust, social services and support for the Oxford community.

To provide a Voluntary Life Guarding Service to the public on New Brighton Beach to prevent drowning

To improve the quality of life of vulnerable members of our community through advocacy, connection and empowerment

To provide equine assisted services to enhance the well-being of people living with specific challenges in our community. "Joy on Horseback"

We aim to support & encourage positive growth in our community by: * Supporting those who provide these services * Providing advocacy

a) Provide leadership, direction and management of resources which will enable the Trust to provide quality support, nurture, guidance, mentoring, training and assistance to families, …

The role of Te Anau Community Events Charitable Trust is to organise and support events that bring people to Fiordland and generate economic and other …

Provide religious services/activities and positively impact our local neighbourhood

Preventing death by drowning at Whiritoa Beach Surf Lifeguarding and life saving

The Trust is established to provide leadership, direction and resources to help enable Te Atatu Bible Chapel to serve its local community by seeking to …

QCT exists to seek the good of the Parklands and wider Christchurch community. It is affiliated to Parklands Baptist Community Church and runs community services …

The objects of the trust are: To promote the improvement of literacy and numeracy To improve our community by meeting needs of the following through …

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We aim to provide a service that is nurturing, inclusive and co-creative as well as providing services that will support and uplift those in our …

Volunteer Kapiti mission is to build the capability of the Kāpiti Community Sector through connection, collaboration and volunteering expertise. We do this by: • Helping …

To provide affordable quality Yoga, to the community of Tauranga Moana

The primary objective of the club is to promote, develop and deliver surf life saving as a charitable service, and prevent drowning and injury of …

The Auckland Zen Centre fosters the teaching of Zen Buddhism by providing authentic training in its disciplines, practices and devotions. We are a community of …

To act as the preferred platform for the recruitment and training of volunteers, the promotion of good practice in volunteer management and the recognition of …

The business of the Trust is to assist rural persons and their families in the rural community of the Southland region of New Zealand to …

To build community and offer ‘a familyfor all’; to provide formation both in spiritual and leadership initiatives andto support the PFGM Directors and the Passionist …

To provide positive sport, recreation and social outcomes for the community of Manurewa

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling) Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Our mission - Valued, Supported, Connected Providing referral services of community volunteers to organisations to build connections across Hawke's Bay. Key goals include advocacy for …

To build God's kingdom through connecting and uniting people. We aim to support the Whakatane community and beyond to share and show the love of …

Mission Statement: To entertain, to inform and to support all of the community

To support volunteers working in the community who choose to work of their own free will, unpaid and for the benefit of the community.

We run a Retreat Centre for Christian Groups to have space to explore and deepen their faith.

Promote the amateur game of Croquet, provide and maintain lawns and facilities to play games of Croquet to be enjoyed by members and the community.

To enhance individual, family and whole of community well-being by supporting and collaborating with social and community services.

The organisations represented in the NPiS group are each committed to a shared vision of community safety: 'A safe community free from harm and injury'

To provide resources, facilities and support, generally for the community of Whitianga and its district (the Community). To provide family and youth; educational, counselling, health, …

1. To work towards a safer community 2. To encourage community ownership of crime and the sharing of the responsibility for shaping responses with community …

Sumner Community Pool is a non profit summer open air pool which provides swimming and water activities to the key holders of the community, public, …

1. Advancement of Christian faith 2.Provide holistic help to the community 3 Trustees to hold the Trust funds to administer Christian activities, and holistic help …

CNW's Vision is to have : A connected, effective and vibrant community sector in Wellington working well with other sectors to ensure that there are …

To provide a place of worship for community in proclaiming the Word of God in preaching and teaching, and promoting and supporting the work of …

Create safer, more caring communities. Reduce the incidence and effects of criminal offending. Strengthen community networks. Improve quality of life.

To glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to make and grow disciples of Jesus in the Good News, and to live as …

The Bureau is an independent community organisation that provides information, advice, advocacy and support to individuals. Our services are free, impartial and confidential The purpose …

To provide a transport service for residents in the Malvern area , particularly for the elderly to allow them to remain in their homes, and …