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Charities with Highest Transparency Scores in New Zealand

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Updated May 2026· Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest transparency component scores according to our methodology. Transparency scores reflect the completeness and timeliness of data filed with Charities Services, including whether annual returns are filed on time, whether financial statements are available, and data completeness.

How this list is generated: Ranked by transparency score (0-100). Transparency measures data completeness and filing timeliness — it does not assess the quality of a charity's operations or the accuracy of self-reported information.

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 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	P Presbyterian Benevolent Fund Religion · Wellington	B	84	55	65
2	T The Dr Tom Anderson Memorial Trust No.2 Health · Prebbleton	B	84	55	65
3	W Waikato Medical Research Foundation Health · Hamilton	B+	92	65	65
4	J John and Mary Wilson Foundation Health · Auckland	B-	82	55	65
5	C Climate Club Aotearoa Environment · Auckland	B	78	75	65
6	P Percy Asser and Mary Isabel Asser Trust Health · Auckland	C+	74	55	65
7	E Estate D.E.S. Austin Education · Timaru	C+	74	55	65
8	K Kaikohe and Districts Sportsville Incorporated Arts & Culture · Kaikohe	B-	70	75	65
9	R Radha Soami Satsang Beas New Zealand Religion · Auckland	B	78	75	65
10	H Hawkes Bay Fruitgrowers Association Charitable Trust Education · Hastings	A-	90	75	65
11	T Taranaki Foundation Health · New Plymouth	B-	78	55	65
12	W Waihi School Foundation Education · Temuka	B-	83	55	65
13	T The Work Opportunities Trust Education · Dunedin	C+	63	75	65
14	I Interim Lodge Trust Health · Nelson	B-	78	55	65
15	T The Orchard Community Trust Religion · Te Puke	C+	70	65	65
16	T The Karen Louisa Charitable Trust Health · Wellington	B-	78	65	65
17	N Nellie Milnes Charitable Trust Animal Welfare · Auckland	C+	74	55	65
18	J Janet and John Carter Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	C+	74	55	65
19	L Lions Club of Christchurch City Breakfast Charitable Trust Health · Christchurch	B	90	55	65
20	L Lake Brunner Community Association (Incorporated) Arts & Culture · Moana	B-	70	75	65
21	Aongatete Outdoor Education Charitable Trust Education · Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park	B-	78	55	65
22	T Te Manawaroa Charitable Trust Health · Otaki	B	85	55	65
23	T The Elsie And Laura Lehmann Trust Education · Stratford	B+	88	65	65
24	E Estate Kathleen Alice Boyd Open Charitable Trust Animal Welfare · Auckland	C+	74	55	65
25	A Ayr Street Trust Health · Christchurch	B-	74	65	65
26	T The Adam John and Margaret C Begg Charitable Trust Animal Welfare · Auckland	C+	76	55	65
27	T The New Zealand Anglican Church Pension Fund Religion · Wellington	B	85	65	65
28	Montecillo Veterans Home And Hospital Limited Health · Dunedin	D+	50	55	65
29	Subud New Zealand Religion · Auckland	C+	73	55	65
30	T The Alfonso and Enid Weaver Charitable Foundation Community Development · Auckland	C+	76	55	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.