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Updated September 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: 28 September 2026 · 50 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	H Hutt Valley Presbyterian College For Girls Incorporated Religion · Lower Hutt	A	93	100	75	65
2	The Hato Paora Trust Board Education · Feilding	A	93	100	75	65
3	R Ruapotaka Marae Society Incorporated Arts & Culture · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
4	T Tamahere Eventide Home Trust Religion · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
5	O Otago Presbyterian Girls' College Board of Governors Incorporated Education · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	65
6	H Hawksbury Community Living Trust Education · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	85
7	Age Concern Canterbury Incorporated Health · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
8	Far North Reap Society Incorporated Education · Kaitaia	A	93	100	75	65
9	Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
10	B Bidwill Trust Hospital Health · Timaru	A	93	100	75	65
11	S Samoan Methodist Churches of Samoa (Grey Lynn Parish) in New Zealand Religion · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
12	Atiawa Ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust Board Arts & Culture · Waikanae	A	93	100	75	65
13	B Birthright (HB) Child And Family Care Trust Social Services · Napier	A	93	100	75	65
14	V Victoria University of Wellington Students Association and Te Aka Tauira Incorporated Education · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
15	Sexual Abuse Support and Healing (SASH-Nelson) Incorporated Social Services · Nelson	A	93	100	75	65
16	T Te Poho o Rawiri Marae Health · Gisborne	A	93	100	75	65
17	A ANZUP Cancer Trials Group Limited Health · Sydney	A	93	100	75	65
18	Selwyn House School Trust Board Education · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	65
19	M Maungarongo Marae Trustees Education · Ohakune	A	93	100	75	65
20	Northland Kindergarten Association Incorporated Education · Kamo	A	93	100	75	85
21	S St Margaret's Residential College Council Incorporated Education · Dunedin	A	93	100	75	85
22	N Ngati Hāua Iwi Trust Health · Taumarunui	A	93	100	75	65
23	The Tauranga Art Gallery Trust Education · Tauranga	A	93	100	75	65
24	Cancer Society of New Zealand Wellington Division Incorporated Health · Wellington	A	93	100	75	85
25	T Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki Incorporated Health · Waitara	A	93	100	75	65
26	E Equippers Wellington Property Trust Religion · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
27	New Zealand Landcare Trust Environment · Waikato	A	93	100	75	65
28	T Te Mana Oranga Trust Health · Kaitaia	A	93	100	75	65
29	R Regional Indoor Sports And Events Centre Trust Education · Napier	A	93	100	75	65
30	R Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
31	R Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society Of New Zealand Incorporated Environment · Wellington	A	93	100	75	85
32	A Aspire - Community Support Arts & Culture · Hamilton	A	93	100	75	65
33	P Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand Te Kāhui Mate Pukupuku Repe Tātea O Aotearoa Manatōpū Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
34	L Louise Perkins Foundation Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
35	N National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of New Zealand Religion · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
36	S Sport Auckland Arts & Culture · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
37	Bays Community Housing Trust Community Development · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
38	W Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust Health · Opotiki	A	93	100	75	65
39	Rangiura Trust Board Community Development · Putaruru	A	93	100	75	65
40	Waikanae Christian Holiday Park Incorporated Religion · Waikanae	A	93	100	75	65
41	Counselling Services Centre Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	65
42	A Arthritis New Zealand (Mateponapona Aotearoa) Health · Wellington	A	93	100	75	85
43	M Moana House Social Services · Whangamata	A	93	100	75	85
44	O One Double Five Whare Awhina Community House Trust Health · Whangarei	A	93	100	75	85
45	Penina Trust Health · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
46	H Hutt Union and Community Health Service Incorporated Health · Lower Hutt	A	93	100	75	85
47	T The Pacific Island Business Development Trust Environment · Auckland	A	93	100	75	85
48	A Ashburton Kindergarten Association Incorporated Education · Ashburton	A	93	100	75	65
49	Schizophrenia Fellowship Wellington Branch Incorporated Health · Porirua	A	93	100	75	65
50	C Cancer Society Of New Zealand Canterbury-West Coast Division Incorporated Health · Christchurch	A	93	100	75	85

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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: 28 September 2026.