Largest Animal Welfare Charities in New Zealand 2026

Discover the the biggest animal welfare organizations by annual revenue in New Zealand. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

University of Auckland

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $1,481,139,000 Data: 63%

The University was established as a university by section 3 of the University of Auckland Act 1961 (UOA Act) for the advancement of knowledge and …

2

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 …

3

Victoria University of Wellington

NZ Revenue: $554,297,064

The primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of …

4

Massey University

NZ Revenue: $554,192,000

Massey University is engaged in providing tertiary education and is set up under Massey University Act 1963

5

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.

6

University Of Waikato

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $317,426,000 Data: 63%

The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.

7

Lincoln University

NZ Revenue: $139,583,000

The primary objective of Lincoln University is to provide educational and research services for the benefit of the community. Financial information listed at parent level …

8

The Research Trust of Victoria University Of Wellington

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $121,427,000 Data: 47%

The Research Trust of Victoria University of Wellington (RTV) was established for the advancement of education and to manage funds acquired for and committed to …

9

The University Of Auckland Foundation

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $87,164,000 Data: 58%

Raising and stewarding funds for the advancement of research and education at the University of Auckland and other purposes that are charitable at law in …

10

He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $80,367,000 Data: 63%

Provision of Early Childhood Services

11

Auckland UniServices Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $80,272,000 Data: 63%

Auckland UniServices Limited is the commercial research, knowledge transfer and custom education company of the University of Auckland - dedicated to connecting the University of …

12

St. Kentigern Trust

NZ Revenue: $73,575,000

To provide education which inspires students to strive for excellence in all areas of life for the glory of God and the service of others.

13

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 …

14

St Cuthbert's College Educational Trust Board

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $57,903,084 Data: 60%

St Cuthbert's College Educational Trust Board primarily provides girls educational services from Reception to Year 13. St Cuthbert's College was founded over 100 years ago …

15

St Andrew's Presbyterian College Board Of Governors Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $57,882,502 Data: 60%

The Group is primarily involved in the provision of high quality education of co-educational students from Pre-school through to Year 13. St Andrew’s College was …

16

National Assistance Fund

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $53,970,434 Data: 58%

Our Mission is to source and apply resources for the benefit and well being of persons in NZ through promoting the understanding and practice of …

17

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.

18

Kristin School Charitable Trust

NZ Revenue: $50,630,000

To provide students with an exceptional all-round education that prepares them to be responsible global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and learn …

19

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $48,383,000 Data: 65%

The advancement of science to benefit Te Tauihu and Aotearoa New Zealand, with a focus on natural resources.

20

The King's College Trustees

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $46,770,355 Data: 63%

The Trust provides education to young people. King’s College is founded on providing the best all-round education it is possible to obtain.

21

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

22

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $40,993,000 Data: 60%

The purpose of the College is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards for medical care within the scope of general practice, in …

23

University Of Otago Foundation Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $35,949,000 Data: 58%

The advancement of knowledge and sound learning; the dissemination and maintenance of knowledge and sound learning including through teaching and research; the carrying on of …

24

The University of Auckland Medical & Health Sciences Foundation

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $34,798,000 Data: 53%

Raising and stewarding funds for the advancement of research and education at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland and …

25

Scots College Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $34,043,000

Scots College was established in 1916 with the educational purpose of providing an environment where sound work ethics, self-discipline and independent learning skills are fostered. …

26

South Link Education Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $31,971,448

Provide Health Education in General Practice

27

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 …

28

Tait Contel Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 57/100 Revenue: $31,493,697 Data: 45%

To hold funds to devote or apply to any charitable purpose in NZ as determined from time to time. The current focus of the trust …

29

Christ's College Canterbury

NZ Revenue: $29,871,000

Provision of education

30

Apprentice Training New Zealand 2010 Trust

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $28,653,000

To provide employment and apprenticeship training opportunities in the engineering, refrigeration, HVAC, fire protection and motor mechanics industries

31

King's School, Auckland

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $27,656,440 Data: 63%

Our vision is to develop the individual talents of each boy, for life. Each student at King’s is given a sense of belonging, and the …

32

The St Margarets College Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $26,116,654

Educating Young Women to Live and Lead

33

Central Kids Trust

NZ Revenue: $25,982,649

To provide early childhood education.

34

Waikato Kindergarten Association

NZ Trust: 62/100 Revenue: $25,872,946 Data: 65%

Provide and promote education in any of its forms for the benefit of preschool children and establish early education centres, including kindergartens in and around …

35

Saint John's College Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $25,103,000

The Charitable purpose of the Trust is to fund and to provide education within the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

36

Rangi Ruru Girls' School Board of Governors Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $24,583,790 Data: 60%

Education of young women year 7 to 13

37

Cancer Society of New Zealand Auckland Northland Division Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $24,371,595

Cancer support, research and education

38

CORE Education Limited

NZ Revenue: $22,748,538

The primary object and purpose of CORE Education Ltd is the following charitable purposes within New Zealand - To advance education by: a) researching, applying …

39

University of Canterbury Foundation

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $22,608,349 Data: 58%

Advancement of education, research and learning

40

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

41

Waikato Anglican College Trust

NZ Revenue: $21,580,273

Provision of education

42

Queen Margaret College Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $20,443,966 Data: 63%

Independent, Presbyterian girls' school for Years 1-13 and preschool for girls and boys 3-5 years. Founders' stated ideals to provide girls' with a sound intellectual …

43

University of Canterbury Students Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $19,879,938 Data: 63%

Provides services to students of The University of Canterbury

44

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 …

45

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 …

46

Te Rau Ora Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $19,642,497 Data: 63%

- the further advancement and promotion of Māori health - the further development and promotion of a Māori health workforce - the development and promotion …

47

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.

48

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.

49

Christian Education Trust

NZ Trust: 60/100 Revenue: $19,439,360 Data: 60%

To provide biblically-based, Christ-centred education for students of all ages.

50

Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $19,293,000 Data: 63%

The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board aims to protect and enable the growth of Ngati Tuwharetoa through social, cultural, environmental and economic development.

51

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

NZ Revenue: $19,287,000

To ensure the safe and high quality leadership, teaching, and learning for children and young people in early childhood, primary, secondary, and senior secondary schooling …

52

Activate Foundation Trust

NZ Trust: 57/100 Revenue: $18,878,927 Data: 50%

Activate Foundation Trust is a church based trust committed to activating community transformation through the love and goodness of Jesus Christ. Activate Foundation's mission is …

53

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 …

54

Tauranga Regional Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $18,648,190 Data: 63%

To establish and administer kindergartens and provide and support early childhood education.

55

The Fred Hollows Foundation (NZ)

NZ Trust: 60/100 Revenue: $18,570,482 Data: 60%

We work to end avoidable blindness and vision impairment in the Pacific. We advocate for the right of all people to high-quality and affordable eye …

56

Massey University Foundation

NZ Revenue: $17,997,000

The Trust has been established to further the activities of the University to the extent that this is a charitable purpose under the laws from …

57

Cognition Education Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $17,589,000 Data: 63%

Cognition Education Limited is a company incorporated in New Zealand and is a registered charity in accordance with the Charities Act 2005. The company is …

58

Te Rau Puāwai Education Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $17,574,000 Data: 58%

The purpose of Te Rau Puāwai Education Trust is the advancement of education in New Zealand generally, and to support activities related to the advancement …

59

The New Zealand College Of Midwives (Incorporated)

NZ Revenue: $17,136,124

The purpose of New Zealand College of Midwives is to provide and promote health quality standards and education for New Zealand midwives and a midwifery …

60

Early Education Waikato Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $16,991,203 Data: 63%

Provide and promote education in any of its forms for the benefit of preschool children and establish early education Centres in and around the Waikato …

61

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc

NZ Revenue: $16,921,891

To provide accessible and affordable high quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) services in the Association area.

62

Nelson District Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $16,914,502

Nelson District Free Kindergarten Association Inc provides children with the best possible start in life through high quality educational programmes that create a passion for …

63

Northland Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 62/100 Revenue: $16,461,555 Data: 70%

To give our tamaki an excellent start to lifelong learning

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Taranaki Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $16,418,000

The primary objectives of the Association is to provide and promote current and new kindergarten services for the benefit of tamariki and their whanau in …

65

Activate Education Group Limited

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $16,372,752

Activating Community Transformation through Education

66

Victoria University of Wellington Foundation

NZ Revenue: $15,989,381

Raising funds from external sources for the use of Victoria University of Wellington. The Foundation’s objective is to assist with the advancement of knowledge and …

67

Apprenticeship Training Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $15,852,000

To provide opportunities for New Zealanders to train and become successful tradespeople.

68

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

NZ Revenue: $15,280,193

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connect, train and represent over 30,000 medical specialists and trainee specialists from 33 different specialties, across Australia and …

69

Wellington Uni-Professional Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $14,708,005 Data: 53%

Wellington Uni-Professional provides educational courses, training and seminars to individuals, businesses and government entities providing work-based capability, learning and development solutions in order for participants …

70

Hutt City Kindergartens Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $14,612,355 Data: 63%

To provide early childhood education from our 22 kindergartens in the Hutt Valley.

71

Dunedin Kindergartens Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $13,962,499

The purpose of Dunedin Kindergartens is to (a) Provide and promote early childhood education; (b) Establish, govern and guide Kindergartens within the greater Dunedin area …

72

English Language Partners New Zealand Trust

NZ Revenue: $13,948,522

English Language Tuition to Adult Refugees and Migrants with English as their second language

73

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics Workforce Development Council

NZ Revenue: $13,564,000

The workforce development council will advance vocational education through carrying out the functions and duties assigned to it under the Education and Training Act 2020 …

74

The Whanganui College Board of Trustees

NZ Revenue: $13,484,037

Provide the Special Character of Buildings and Religious activities to Wanganui Collegiate School.

75

Trinity Schools Trust Board

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $13,194,959 Data: 58%

The Trust Board provides education with a special character for the benefit of pupils in connection with the Anglican Church of New Zealand.

76

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council

NZ Revenue: $12,706,000

The workforce development council will advance vocational education through carrying out the functions and duties assigned to it under the Education and Training Act 2020 …

77

Wentworth College Education Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 55/100 Revenue: $12,370,331 Data: 55%

To provide primary, secondary and associated education in New Zealand

78

The KingsWay Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $12,245,629 Data: 63%

The advancement and promotion of the Kingdom of God with particular reference to the promotion, enabling and support of Christian Education in New Zealand

79

Laidlaw College Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $12,134,000 Data: 63%

Our Mission is to equip students and scholars to renew their communities with a faith as intelligent as it is courageous.

80

Northern Auckland Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $12,114,702

Early Childhood Education

81

Services Workforce Development Council

NZ Revenue: $11,762,000

The workforce development council will advance vocational education through carrying out the functions and duties assigned to it under the Education and Training Act 2020 …

82

Southland Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $11,666,964

The purpose of Southland Free Kindergarten Association Inc., is to (a) provide sensitive, responsive and inclusive learning environment for all tamariki and whanau, (b) the …

83

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $11,557,000

To provide an academic and scholastic education for its pupils

84

Lindisfarne Proprietors Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $11,554,238

The trust was established to carry out every charitable purpose in New Zealand whether relating to the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, or …

85

Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa - New Zealand School Boards Association Incorporated

NZ Trust: 60/100 Revenue: $11,436,380 Data: 65%

To support NZ School Board Members in governance of their schools so every student can achieve their highest possible educational potential

86

Pinehurst School Incorporated

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $11,363,831 Data: 63%

To run sustainable independent school providing education of the highest standard whether as pre-school, primary, intermediate and secondary education. Affording students opportunities for balances academic, …

87

Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tuao Tawahi Incorporated

NZ Trust: 60/100 Revenue: $11,243,466 Data: 55%

New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. Our Kiwi volunteers share skills with people in the wider Pacific to help …

88

Cure Kids

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $11,225,902 Data: 63%

To improve the health of children through research and its outcomes

89

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 …

90

Muka Tangata—People, Food, and Fibre Workforce Development Council

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $10,973,000 Data: 53%

The workforce development council will advance vocational education through carrying out the functions and duties assigned to it under the Education and Training Act 2020 …

91

AUT Millennium Trust

NZ Trust: 62/100 Revenue: $10,963,044 Data: 70%

The Primary objective of the AUT Millennium Ownership Trust is to promote community fitness and well being including education and research and to support elite …

92

Heretaunga Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $10,902,611

We are an Association that oversees 16 kindergartens and provides free childcare service to the community.

93

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 …

94

Medical Research Institute Of New Zealand

NZ Revenue: $10,511,118

The MRINZ is an independent medical research institute dedicated to investigating the causes of important public health problems, to use this knowledge to improve the …

95

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 …

96

Medbury School Trust Board

NZ Revenue: $10,110,241

The Board operates a school

97

Otago University Students Association Incorporated

NZ Revenue: $10,071,099

OUSA provides its members, students of Otago University, with representation, welfare, advocacy, recreation, fun events and media. We are owned by our members to represent …

98

Pūhoro Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 62/100 Revenue: $9,961,792 Data: 60%

The Pūhoro Charitable Trust is a by Māori, for Māori and with Māori capability building pipeline for rangatahi Māori into STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, …

99

The Auckland Maritime Foundation

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

Education & safety of persons at sea

100

Waikato Board Of Diocesan Schools

NZ Revenue: $9,838,644

(Provides funding guarantees and land), Provides other finance (e.g. investment funds), Provides buildings/facilities/open space. Provides accommodation/housing, Religious activities, Arts/culture/heritage, Sport/recreation.