Top Rated Religion Charities in New Zealand 2026

Discover the highest-rated religion organizations with the best trust scores in New Zealand. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

Abbeyfield Ellesmere Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $303,310 Data: 5%

To provide housing for the elderly and needy. The company has been setup to run the operational side of the Trust to run the housing …

2

Abbeyfield Waimakariri Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $34,190 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of older people through the provision of affordable shared accommodation.

3

139 On Union Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $521,839 Data: 5%

Provide older people care services that are excellent, compassionate and responsive

4

Abbeyfield Christchurch Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $9,570 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

5

Abbeyfield Golden Bay Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $240,194 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

6

Abbeyfield Hawkes Bay Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $25,927 Data: 5%

To build a 14x studio house with communal living spaces to accommodate 14 older people with no assets who seek affordable housing, provided entirely within …

7

Abbeyfield Foundation Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,793 Data: 5%

The Abbeyfield Foundation Charitable Trust (The Trust) exists to support the Abbeyfield movement in New Zealand to achieve its mission which is "To enhance the …

8

Abbeyfield Alexandra Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

9

Abbeyfield Properties Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,670,485 Data: 5%

"To enhance the quality of life for older people". This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

10

Abbeyfield New Zealand Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,801,277 Data: 5%

"To enhance the quality of life for older people". This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

11

Abbeyfield Waikato Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $43,863 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

12

Abbeyfield Motueka Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $252,280 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

13

Abbeyfield Auckland Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,275 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

14

Abbeyfield Nelson Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $103,096 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

15

Abbeyfield Manukau Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $10,000 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of older people through the provision of affordable supportive accommodation.

16

Abbeyfield Masterton Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $11,676 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

17

Abbeyfield Greymouth Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,680 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

18

Abbeyfield Dunedin Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $1,896 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

19

Abbeyfield Wanaka Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $5,014 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

20

Abbeyfield Wakatipu Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $38,590 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

21

Abbeyfield Palmerston North Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $24,509 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

22

Abbeyfield Whangarei Incorporated

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $13,888 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

23

Abbeyfield Mata Close Limited

NZ Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $17,605 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

24

Abbeyfield New Plymouth District Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people by providing affordable, high quality supported accommodation to older folk who desire companionship, security and assistance …

25

Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $193,179 Data: 5%

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely: i) relieving poverty by providing affordable …

26

Abide Charitable Trust Board

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $9,800 Data: 5%

To provide property advice, property assistance, housing to assist in the relief of poverty; to advance religion; to advance education; and to provide other purposes …

27

Abbeyfield Marlborough Incorporated

NZ Trust: 70/100 Revenue: $500 Data: 5%

To enhance the quality of life for older people. This broad based vision encourages us to look at how we can best provide a housing …

28

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 …

29

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 …

30

Baycrest Charitable Trust

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

Affordable accommodation for the independent retired.

31

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

32

Windsor House Cottage Trust

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

To provide aged care services to the Shirley community

33

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

34

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 …

35

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 …

36

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.

37

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 …

38

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, …

39

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, …

40

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 …

41

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 …

42

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 …

43

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 …

44

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

45

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 - …

46

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

47

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 …

48

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.

49

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 …

50

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 …

51

Knox College and Salmond College Incorporated

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

Provide residential accommodation to tertiary students in Dunedin.

52

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.

53

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.

54

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 …

55

Camellia House Trust

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

To provide short term accommodation to women and their children

56

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 …

57

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 …

58

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 …

59

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 …

60

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), …

61

Archer Villages Limited

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

Services to the Elderly

62

Rangimarie Trust

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

We provide social housing to the elderly and less fortunate.

63

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 …

64

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 …

65

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. …

66

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 …

67

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 …

68

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 …

69

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.

70

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.

71

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 …

72

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.

73

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 …

74

TMIC Leasing Company Limited

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

To distribute rental income to the three iwi of Tauranga Moana

75

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.

76

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.

77

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 …

78

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

79

Overdale Village Charitable Trust

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $83,985 Data: 58%

To provide and maintain living accommodation for the care and benefit of the aged.

80

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.

81

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.

82

Peria House Limited

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

The provision of accommodation and services to the elderly.

83

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, …

84

Pilmuir Accommodation Ltd

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

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

85

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 …

86

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 …

87

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.

88

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.

89

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

90

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 …

91

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 …

92

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.

93

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 …

94

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

95

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 …

96

Accessible Properties New Zealand Limited

NZ Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $7,837,000 Data: 58%

The provision of social rental housing and affordable rental housing to persons in need.

97

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 …

98

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. …

99

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 …

100

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 …