Highest Rated Religion Charities in New Zealand 2026

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

1

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 …

2

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 …

3

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

4

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

5

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. …

6

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 …

7

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 - …

8

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.

9

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 …

10

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 …

11

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 …

12

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 …

13

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, …

14

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 …

15

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 …

16

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 …

17

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 …

18

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 …

19

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 …

20

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, …

21

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 …

22

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 …

23

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 …

24

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.

25

Rangimarie Trust

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

We provide social housing to the elderly and less fortunate.

26

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.

27

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.

28

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.

29

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

30

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 …

31

Archer Villages Limited

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

Services to the Elderly

32

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 …

33

Knox College and Salmond College Incorporated

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

Provide residential accommodation to tertiary students in Dunedin.

34

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 …

35

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 …

36

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), …

37

Baycrest Charitable Trust

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

Affordable accommodation for the independent retired.

38

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 …

39

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 …

40

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.

41

Windsor House Cottage Trust

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

To provide aged care services to the Shirley community

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

Camellia House Trust

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

To provide short term accommodation to women and their children

44

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 …

45

The Carroll Street Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,448,591 Data: 58%

To provide community based recovery for people effected by mental illness.

46

La Salle House Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,366,070 Data: 58%

The Mission and purpose of the entity is to provide hostel living for students from the Taranaki Province who are enrolled at FDMC and whose …

47

Methven Aged Persons Welfare Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $828,940 Data: 58%

Own and operate a 14 bed rest home in Methven. Our mission is to provide a home for the aged, embracing the needs of all, …

48

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.

49

Kenneth F Weaver Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $656,988 Data: 58%

The Trust's purpose is to provide buildings, facilities and open space, and makes grants and loans to individuals.

50

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. …

51

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 …

52

Wellington Catholic Homes Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,989,997 Data: 58%

To provide accommodation for elderly people expressive of Christian principles and to also provide accommodation to those who have disabilities, or are refugees or from …

53

The Te Puke RSA Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $159,545 Data: 58%

To provide grants to various charities and educational entities, to administer and maintain properties owned by the Trust to ensure the wellbeing of tenants.

54

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.

55

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

56

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 …

57

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 …

58

The Manawatu Just Released Accommodation Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $38,107 Data: 58%

Providing accommodation and support for men recently released from prison, who have committed themselves to positive change and to live crime-free lives.

59

Visions of a Helping Hand Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $12,672,035 Data: 58%

To provide safe and secure facilities and dwellings that are adequately staffed to support homeless persons including their children, to reach their goals including sustainable …

60

Archer Memorial Baptist Home Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $9,166,857 Data: 58%

Services to the Elderly, Donations

61

He Kaupapa Kotahitanga Trust Tauranga

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $670,925 Data: 58%

Our mission is to nurture, support and advocate for homeless women in Tauranga Moana. This includes fundraising, receiving, holding, managing and administering the Trust Fund …

62

TMIC Leasing Company Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $439,123 Data: 58%

To distribute rental income to the three iwi of Tauranga Moana

63

ConneXu 2020 Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $29,011,629 Data: 58%

To provide a range of residential, independent supported living and community supports and services for persons living with an intellectual and/or physical disability including persons …

64

Bishop Snedden Retirement Village Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $373,656 Data: 58%

To provide accommodation for elderly people expressive of Christian principles .

65

The Vintage Village Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $321,403 Data: 58%

To establish and maintain residential accommodation and care for the elderly of Ellesmere.

66

Mountain View Village Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $416,857 Data: 58%

Mountain View Village Trust is the Land Owner & Developer of Mountain View Retirement Village. (More details in Accounts)

67

New Plymouth Emergency Shelter Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $58,342 Data: 58%

We provide emergency temporary accommodation for homeless men and women . Referrals for accommodation are received from Police, Ministry of Social Development , New Plymouth …

68

Peria House Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $553,965 Data: 58%

The provision of accommodation and services to the elderly.

69

Mary Atkin Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $183,742 Data: 58%

Under the powers of the last will of Mary Atkin 1938 number 580/38 and the Scheme of Arrangement 2010 to provide benefit for missionaries on …

70

Te Matapihi He Tirohanga Mo Te Iwi Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,375,704 Data: 58%

The Trust aims to promote the educational, cultural and social wellbeing of Māori and the alleviation of poverty through improved housing outcomes for Māori and …

71

Raukawa Housing Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $793,369 Data: 58%

To receive, hold, manage and administer the Trust Fund for Charitable Purposes including, without limitation: - develop Iwi housing strategy to improve the health, social …

72

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, …

73

Te Manawanui Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $190,814 Data: 58%

Provide emergency housing to all whanau / families

74

The Victoria Trust

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

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

75

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 …

76

Mohua Affordable Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $122,027 Data: 58%

Relieve poverty with a focus on providing low-cost rental accommodation to persons in need and social housing.

77

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.

78

Puaseisei Atia'e Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $39,663 Data: 58%

The purpose of the trust is entirely charitable, and that is to initiate, implement, develop, facilitate, manage and utiltly projects for the advancement of education …

79

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

80

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 …

81

Women's Refuge Tāmaki Makaurau Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,031,197 Data: 58%

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely: Benefit the community by providing services …

82

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, …

83

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.

84

Roderique Hope Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,520,053 Data: 58%

Roderique Hope Trust are a local Taranaki housing charity and provide a range of services to the community including Transitional housing, Sustaining Tenancies, the Community …

85

Golden Bay Housing Trust - He Whare Noho ki Mohua

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $77,784 Data: 58%

The pupose of the Golden Bay Housing Trust is to provide a community housing orgaanisation for the Golden Bay region which will benefit the community …

86

He Herenga Kura Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $25,352,322 Data: 58%

The purpose of the Trust is to relieve poverty by providing financial and social support for people in need; to relieve poverty by providing accommodation …

87

Poua ki Raro Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $13,525,880 Data: 58%

To carry on activities for the benefit of the community and the company's shareholder which is He Herenga Kura Trust which itself has the purpose …

88

Tātai Mokopuna Holdings Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $548,302 Data: 58%

To carry on activities for the benefit of the community and the company's shareholder which is He Herenga Kura Trust which itself has the purpose …

89

Ninth Avenue Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $311,235 Data: 58%

To provide premises to organisations helping people suffering or recovering from mental illness

90

The Robert Walsh Hemsley Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $91,954 Data: 58%

The Charitable Trust was set up to pay an income in perpetuity to the Mother Aubert Home of Compassion Trust Board for the benefit of …

91

Pilmuir Accommodation Ltd

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $290,400 Data: 58%

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

92

Housing Foundation Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $3,767,633 Data: 58%

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

93

St Laurence's Social Service Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $122,442 Data: 58%

To provide for the supply or the physical wants of the sick, aged, destitute, poor or helpless persons.

94

Twenty20 Sustainable Housing Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,365,945 Data: 58%

To provide immediate housing and support services that will enable homeless people and Rangatahi in need to become educated, employable and empowered to achieve stable …

95

Kahungunu Executive Ki Te Wairoa Charitable Trust (Number 2)

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,529,641 Data: 58%

To administer the Maori Community Development Act (1962) considering & actioning matters relevant to the social, cultural & economic advancement of the Maori people of …

96

Mountain View Village Properties Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $202,440 Data: 58%

Mountain View Village Properties Trust is a Charitable Trust which leases the Land and Development of the Mountain View Village Trust. This Trusts only activity …

97

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 …

98

Little Elms Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $280,438 Data: 58%

We have widened to our practical assistance and support, to all communities and especially to children suffering medical or health difficulties who are in need, …

99

Te Tahua o Rangitāne Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $383,505 Data: 58%

To promote health, welfare and education to the descendants of Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua (Rangitāne); support the economic interests of the descendants of Rangitāne; promote …

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 …