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Highest-Rated Charities in New Zealand

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Updated May 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: 11 May 2026 · 50 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	Regen Waikato Environment · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
2	Cancer Society of New Zealand, Otago and Southland Division Incorporated Health · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
3	T Tasman Regional Sports Trust Arts & Culture · Nelson	A	93	100	75	65
4	C Christchurch Symphony Trust Religion · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
5	D Dunedin Christian Schools Association Incorporated Religion · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
6	T Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa Incorporated Religion · Masterton	A	93	100	75	65
7	H Hutt Union and Community Health Service Incorporated Health · Lower Hutt	A	93	100	75	65
8	T The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust Board Environment · New Plymouth	A	93	100	75	65
9	D Diabetes New Zealand Health · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
10	S Step Ahead Trust Health · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
11	S South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust International Aid · Tokoroa	A	93	100	75	65
12	Far North Reap Society Incorporated Education · Kaitaia	A	93	100	75	65
13	T The NZ Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Incorporated Sports & Recreation · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
14	S St Peters Presbyterian Church Religion · Tauranga	A	93	100	75	65
15	T Te Runanga O Ngati Rehia Trust Health · Kerikeri	A	93	100	75	65
16	Corstorphine Baptist Community Trust Religion · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
17	Glenwood South Canterbury Trust Social Services · Timaru	A	93	100	75	65
18	T Te Mana Oranga Trust Health · Kaitaia	A	93	100	75	65
19	T Te Kohao Health Limited Health · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
20	T Tamahere Eventide Home Trust Religion · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
21	T Te Hauora o Turanganui a Kiwa Limited Health · Gisborne	A	93	100	75	65
22	Eastland Sports Foundation Education Trust Board of Trustees Health · Gisborne	A	93	100	75	65
23	R Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
24	Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
25	Victoria House Incorporated Education · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
26	K Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO Trust Health · Blenheim	A	93	100	75	65
27	Penina Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
28	K Knox College and Salmond College Incorporated Education · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
29	H Hutt Independent Boys School Incorporated Education · Upper Hutt	A	93	100	75	65
30	W Whaiora Whanui Trust Health · Masterton	A	93	100	75	65
31	Man Alive Charitable Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
32	P Pukekohe Christian School Trust Education · Pukekohe	A	93	100	75	65
33	P Pirirakau Hauora Charitable Trust Health · Tauranga	A	93	100	75	65
34	A Avonside House Trust Incorporated Social Services · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
35	St Andrew's Presbyterian College Board Of Governors Incorporated Education · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
36	Counselling Services Centre Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
37	T The Mount Cargill Trust Education · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
38	L Lawrence Waitahuna Presbyterian Church Religion · Lawrence	A	93	100	75	65
39	M Moana House Social Services · Whangamata	A	93	100	75	65
40	The Tongan Health Society Incorporated Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
41	H Home in Place (New Zealand) Limited Social Services · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
42	C Child Cancer Foundation Incorporated Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
43	C Christ's College Canterbury Education · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
44	T The South Seas Health Care Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
45	Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty Health · Whakatane	A	93	100	75	65
46	W Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust Health · Opotiki	A	93	100	75	65
47	IPENZ Foundation Education · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
48	Rangiura Trust Board Community Development · Putaruru	A	93	100	75	65
49	S Sathya Sai Preschool Rongomai Education · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
50	T The Court Theatre Trust Arts & Culture · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65

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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. Last updated: 11 May 2026.