Highest-Rated Social Services Charities in New Zealand

Updated April 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: 16 April 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

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1
C
Community Energy Action Charitable Trust

Social Services · Christchurch

A-90$5.5M
2
T
Taupo Family Centre Incorporated

Social Services · Taupo

A-90$995K
3
B
Blue Light Ventures Incorporated

Social Services · Papakura

A-90$12.1M
4
C
ChildFund New Zealand Limited

Social Services · Auckland

A-90$12.6M
5
O
Otago Youth Wellness Trust

Social Services · Dunedin

A-90$2.6M
6
Southland's Locator Beacon Charitable Trust

Social Services · Tuatapere

A-90$719K
7
H
Home in Place (New Zealand) Limited

Social Services · Auckland

A-90$3.2M
8
S
Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa

Social Services · Kaukapakapa

A-90$244K
9
Family Success Matters

Social Services · Auckland

A-90$5.4M
10
Waihi Senior Citizens Home Incorporated

Social Services · Waihi

A-90$4.0M
11
Save the Children New Zealand

Social Services · Wellington

A-90$15.2M
12
Lighthouse Southland Incorporated

Social Services · Invercargill

A-89$568K
13
P
Pahaoa Marae

Social Services · Te Kaha

A-87$48K
14
Homebuilders West Coast Trust Board

Social Services · Westport

A-87$1.7M
15
Massey Community Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A-87$187K
16
T
The Youth One Stop Shop Incorporated

Social Services · Palmerston North

A-87$2.0M
17
S
Stepping Stone Trust

Social Services · Christchurch

A-87$9.2M
18
W
Waitara Foodbank - Pataka Kai

Social Services · Waitara

A-87$216K
19
C
Citizens Advice Bureau Whanganui Incorporated

Social Services · Whanganui

A-87$37K
20
Southern Stars Charitable Trust

Social Services · Auckland

A-87$2.9M
21
Palmerston North City Neighbourhood Support Groups Incorporated

Social Services · Palmerston North

A-87$76K
22
G
Greenways Trust

Social Services · Dargaville

A-87$2.8M
23
T
Te Kuiti Community House Trust

Social Services · Te Kuiti

A-87$234K
24
C
Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City Incorporated

Social Services · Auckland

A-87$700K
25
Alzheimers New Zealand Incorporated

Social Services · Wellington

A-87$1.8M
26
A
Age Concern Napier Incorporated

Social Services · Napier

A-87$287K
27
New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres Incorporated

Social Services · Whangarei

A-87$749K
28
New Zealand Olympic Foundation

Social Services · Auckland

A-87$4.7M
29
Village Community Trust

Social Services · Nelson

A-87$373K
30
W
Whanganui Safe and Free Incorporated

Social Services · Whanganui

A-87$926K

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@nzxplorer.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 16 April 2026.