Highest-Rated Social Services Charities in New Zealand

Updated November 2026 · Algorithmically generated

Social services charities in New Zealand with the highest overall scores according to our methodology. Social services charities are classified under the International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNPO) framework.

How this list is generated: Filtered to ICNPO sector "Social Services", ranked by overall score. 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 · 30 charities · View methodology

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1
S
Special Olympics New Zealand

Social Services · Lower Hutt

A93$4.5M
2
Age Concern Canterbury Incorporated

Social Services · Christchurch

A93$2.3M
3
T
Te Roopu-A-Iwi O Te Arawa Charitable Trust

Social Services · Rotorua

A93$2.2M
4
W
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated

Social Services · Wellington

A93$1.2M
5
C
Coromandel Independent Living Trust

Social Services · Coromandel

A93$2.1M
6
H
Hawksbury Community Living Trust

Social Services · Christchurch

A93$14.4M
7
Kia Puāwai

Social Services · Auckland

A93$20.9M
8
Anglican Family Care Centre Incorporated

Social Services · Dunedin

A93$4.3M
9
N
Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services Limited

Social Services · Kaikohe

A93$9.5M
10
T
The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust Board

Social Services · New Plymouth

A93$1.2M
11
Otepoti Dunedin Whanau Refuge

Social Services

A93$3.5M
12
T
The Youth One Stop Shop Incorporated

Social Services · Palmerston North

A93$2.0M
13
S
Stopping Violence Services (Christchurch) Incorporated

Social Services · Christchurch

A93$4.0M
14
M
Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand Incorporated

Social Services · Auckland

A93$2.3M
15
B
Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated

Social Services · Wellington

A93$59.4M
16
Man Alive Charitable Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A93$3.0M
17
W
Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust

Social Services · Opotiki

A93$3.5M
18
Te Rori A Mua Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A93$2.2M
19
Family Support (South Canterbury) Incorporated

Social Services · Timaru

A93$497K
20
T
Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi Incorporated

Social Services · Christchurch

A93$3.2M
21
T
Te Hau Awhiowhio o Otangarei Trust

Social Services · Whangarei

A93$7.9M
22
T
Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi Charitable Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A93$4.5M
23
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation

Social Services · Wellington

A93$2.6M
24
O
Otago Youth Wellness Trust

Social Services · Dunedin

A93$2.6M
25
R
Roopu A Iwi Trust

Social Services · Napier

A93$4.6M
26
A
Anglican Trust for Women and Children

Social Services · Auckland

A93$14.7M
27
R
Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust

Social Services · Hamilton

A93$2.8M
28
T
Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A93$94.0M
29
K
Kotuku Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A93$9.0M
30
B
Birthright (HB) Child And Family Care Trust

Social Services · Napier

A93$3.1M

Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.