Highest Rated Community Development Charities in New Zealand 2026

Discover the charities in community development with the highest community and expert ratings in New Zealand. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

South Canterbury Rural Support Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$143,026 Data: 70%

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 …

2

Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,754,157 Data: 70%

Provision of Helicopter Rescue Services in the Eastland Region

3

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Endowment Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,317,606 Data: 65%

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 …

4

Malvern Community Vehicle Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$27,952 Data: 63%

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

5

Community Approach Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$666,244 Data: 63%

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

6

The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated)

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$5,771,472 Data: 63%

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

7

The Person To Person Help Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,430,541 Data: 63%

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

8

Fiordland Community House

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$414,544 Data: 63%

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

9

Iceinline Central Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,045,028 Data: 63%

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

10

The Mercury Bay Community Support Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$72,961 Data: 63%

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, …

11

Community Development Network Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$620,390 Data: 63%

"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 …

12

Te Whanau Putahi Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$374,367 Data: 63%

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 …

13

Tairua Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$316,783 Data: 63%

Surf Life Saving Club

14

Tamaki Community Development Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$481,257 Data: 63%

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

15

Gracebooks Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$334,242 Data: 63%

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 …

16

CSC Buying Group Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,773,035 Data: 63%

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

17

Surf Life Saving Northern Region Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$5,379,958 Data: 63%

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 …

18

Te Āwhina Community Hub Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$113,944 Data: 63%

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

19

The Blue Door Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$367,907 Data: 63%

A leading re-use organisation that supports the Marlborough community

20

Te Puru Community Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$638,939 Data: 63%

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 …

21

Ocean Beach Kiwi Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$134,985 Data: 63%

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 …

22

Sumner Community Pool Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$62,482 Data: 63%

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, …

23

Manurewa Community Facilities Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$120,405 Data: 63%

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

24

Roskill Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$490,661 Data: 63%

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 …

25

Synergy Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$11,425 Data: 63%

1. to promote, support, encourage, and foster the involvement and participation of the general public in sports, recreation, health, and arts activities, programmes, events or …

26

Northshore Croquet Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$88,872 Data: 63%

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.

27

Wellington Volunteer Centre

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$564,190 Data: 63%

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 …

28

Passionist Family Group (NZ) Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$128,327 Data: 63%

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 …

29

Community Networking Trust (Eastern Southland) Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$918,129 Data: 63%

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

30

Te Anau Community Events Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$263,088 Data: 63%

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 …

31

Trinity Lands Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$149,889,367 Data: 63%

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

32

Oxford Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$304,047 Data: 63%

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

33

New Brighton Surf Bathing & Life Saving Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$295,760 Data: 63%

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

34

Te Atatu Peninsula Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$222,423 Data: 63%

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 …

35

The Waikato Equestrian Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$509,848 Data: 63%

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 …

36

Shakti Community Council Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$322,726 Data: 63%

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 …

37

Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$3,022,504 Data: 63%

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

38

Volunteering New Plymouth Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$129,422 Data: 63%

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 …

39

Queenspark Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$221,492 Data: 63%

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 …

40

Auckland Indian Assembly of God Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$500,492 Data: 63%

Religious & Community

41

Raglan Community Media Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$105,918 Data: 63%

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

42

Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$335,173 Data: 63%

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 …

43

Kimiora Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$198,730 Data: 63%

Come and see what we have to offer, and join our amazing community!

44

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$2,758,082 Data: 63%

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

45

Whanganui Volunteer Centre Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$104,486 Data: 63%

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

46

Moutere Hills Community Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$393,369 Data: 63%

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. …

47

Hope for the Nations (Assembly of God) Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$61,393 Data: 63%

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 …

48

Cambridge Safer Community Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$64,670 Data: 63%

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 …

49

The Lamb Of God Covenant Community

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$363,430 Data: 63%

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 …

50

Whanganui Peoples Centre

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$426,231 Data: 63%

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 …

51

The Life Flight Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$19,924,126 Data: 63%

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

52

Warkworth Mahurangi Community Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$423,470 Data: 63%

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

53

The Embassy @ North Beach

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$50,311 Data: 63%

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 …

54

EquiSucceed NZ Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$273,340 Data: 63%

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

55

Auckland Zen Centre

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$131,387 Data: 63%

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 …

56

HND Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$264,977 Data: 63%

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, …

57

Community Networks Aotearoa Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$386,895 Data: 63%

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 …

58

Auckland Community Law Centre

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,959,359 Data: 63%

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 …

59

Lyttelton Community House Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$171,215 Data: 63%

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 …

60

Te Roopu-A-Iwi O Te Arawa Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$2,207,143 Data: 63%

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

61

Lower Hutt Community Foodbank Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$333,271 Data: 63%

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 …

62

Tairawhiti Community Law Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,201,006 Data: 63%

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 …

63

Tauranga Yoga Centre Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$138,074 Data: 63%

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

64

Westside Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$259,731 Data: 63%

Provide religious services/activities and positively impact our local neighbourhood

65

New Plymouth Injurysafe Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$73,065 Data: 63%

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'

66

Whiritoa Lifeguard Service Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$228,692 Data: 63%

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

67

Sisters of Compassion Group Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$10,716,085 Data: 63%

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 …

68

Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$45,587 Data: 63%

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 …

69

The Tararua Aquatic Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$859,865 Data: 63%

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 …

70

Stopping Violence Dunedin Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,015,135 Data: 63%

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.

71

Community Legal Services South Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$2,252,888 Data: 63%

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

72

Southland Rural Support Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$128,736 Data: 63%

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 …

73

Community Law Centres Aotearoa Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$8,566,663 Data: 63%

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 …

74

Older Persons Community Centre Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$590,634 Data: 63%

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

75

Morrinsville Community House Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$671,059 Data: 63%

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 …

76

Volunteering Hawkes Bay

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$112,022 Data: 63%

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 …

77

NBC Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,252,155 Data: 63%

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 …

78

South Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$51,808 Data: 63%

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

79

Whānau Focus Kaipara Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$271,609 Data: 63%

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

80

Equippers Whakatane Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$110,340 Data: 63%

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 …

81

Volunteer Kapiti 2020

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$163,929 Data: 63%

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

82

Stratford Community House Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$87,868 Data: 63%

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

83

Lucky Clover Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$496,386 Data: 63%

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 …

84

Auckland Dream Centre Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,102,400 Data: 63%

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. …

85

Mai Lighthouse Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,878,338 Data: 63%

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

86

Lions Club of Hokitika Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$214,113 Data: 63%

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 …

87

The Taupo Budget Advisory Service Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$561,285 Data: 63%

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

88

Equippers Taumarunui Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$53,338 Data: 63%

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 …

89

Tutukaka Marina Management Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,337,868 Data: 63%

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

90

Lighthouse Southland Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$568,116 Data: 63%

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

91

Tauranga Christian Community Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$647,190 Data: 63%

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 …

92

Soul Function Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$438,838 Data: 63%

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

93

The Kapiti Community Recreational Turf Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$318,370 Data: 63%

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, …

94

Magnificat Community Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$90,953 Data: 63%

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

95

Te Reo Irirangi O Te Manuka Tutahi

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,442,939 Data: 63%

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 …

96

Community Networks Wellington Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$59,127 Data: 63%

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 …

97

The Manukau Counties Community Facilities Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$5,758,873 Data: 63%

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

98

Summer Festival Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$1,140,071 Data: 63%

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 …

99

City Mission Palmerston North

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$281,236 Data: 63%

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

100

Community Law Waikato Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: NZ$2,033,566 Data: 63%

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