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Highest-Rated Charities in New Zealand

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Updated November 2026 · Algorithmically generated

These charities have the highest overall scores according to our methodology, which combines financial health (40%), governance (30%), and transparency (30%) metrics. Scores are calculated from publicly available data filed with Charities Services.

How this list is generated: Ranked by overall score (0-100). Scores are based on the most recent annual return data available. Only active, rated charities with financial data are included.

This list is generated algorithmically from data filed by charities in their annual returns with Charities Services. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or assessment of operational quality. Rankings reflect data-derived metrics only and are subject to change at any time as new data is filed or our methodology is refined.

Inclusion on or exclusion from this list should not be the sole basis for funding, donation, or partnership decisions. We encourage independent due diligence. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors.

Generated: 12 November 2026 · 50 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	S South Pacific College Of Natural Medicine Inc Education · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
2	Scripture Union In New Zealand Incorporated Religion · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
3	R Rhema Media Incorporated Religion · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
4	C Crossways Community Creche Incorporated Education · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
5	Schizophrenia Fellowship Wellington Branch Incorporated Health · Porirua	A	93	100	75	65
6	T The Pacific Island Business Development Trust Community Development · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
7	W Whangarei Central Baptist Church Religion · Whangārei	A	93	100	75	65
8	K Kotuku Trust Social Services · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
9	C Cancer Society Of New Zealand Canterbury-West Coast Division Incorporated Health · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	85
10	Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School Trust Education · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
11	S SIASI 'O TONGA TAU'ATAINA INCORPORATED (FREE CHURCH OF TONGA) Religion · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
12	Trust For The Destruction Of Synthetic Refrigerants Environment · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
13	S Sathya Sai Preschool Rongomai Education · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
14	A Ashburton Kindergarten Association Incorporated Education · Ashburton	A	93	100	75	65
15	T Te Mana Oranga Trust Health · Kaitaia	A	93	100	75	65
16	M Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
17	M Maungarongo Marae Trustees Community Development · Ohakune	A	93	100	75	65
18	Atiawa Ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust Board Arts & Culture · Waikanae	A	93	100	75	65
19	R Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust Social Services · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
20	P Pukekohe Christian School Trust Education · Pukekohe	A	93	100	75	65
21	Maungaharuru-Tangitū Charitable Trust Environment · Napier	A	93	100	75	65
22	Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust Arts & Culture · Blenheim	A	93	100	75	65
23	T Te Kohao Health Limited Health · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
24	Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust Sports & Recreation · Whangarei	A	93	100	75	65
25	T Te Puna Oranga o Ōtaki Charitable Trust Health · Otaki	A	93	100	75	65
26	W Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust Social Services · Opotiki	A	93	100	75	65
27	E Eastern Bay Of Plenty Regional Economic Development Trust Community Development · Whakatane	A	93	100	75	85
28	T Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi Incorporated Social Services · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
29	Auckland Badminton Association Incorporated Sports & Recreation · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
30	Te Rori A Mua Trust Social Services · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
31	Corstorphine Baptist Community Trust Health · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
32	Alzheimers New Zealand Incorporated Health · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
33	Soshi Gakuen New Zealand Incorporated Education · Palmerston North	A	93	100	75	65
34	Napier Community Child Care Centre Education · Napier	A	93	100	75	65
35	Sport Northland Sports & Recreation · Whangarei	A	93	100	75	65
36	Whakawhiti Ora Pai Society Incorporated Health · Te Kao	A	93	100	75	65
37	Firstlight Charitable Trust Religion · Dannevirke	A	93	100	75	65
38	P Papakura Kootuitui Trust Community Development · Papakura	A	93	100	75	65
39	Te Kauri Marae Trust Community Development · Huntly	A	93	100	75	65
40	M Maori Women's Welfare League Inc Community Development · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
41	D Diabetes New Zealand Health · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
42	Man Alive Charitable Trust Social Services · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
43	M Manukau Golf Club Incorporated Sports & Recreation · Papakura	A	93	100	75	65
44	S Student Job Search Aotearoa Incorporated Community Development · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
45	R Regional Indoor Sports And Events Centre Trust Sports & Recreation · Napier	A	93	100	75	65
46	Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Community Development · Hastings	A	93	100	75	65
47	S Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Trust Board Education · Wellington	A	93	100	75	85
48	T The NZ Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Incorporated Sports & Recreation · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
49	O Oxfam Aotearoa International Aid · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
50	Penina Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85

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