New Zealand Charity Explorer

How do I find charities to give to in New Zealand?

For donors who want to start giving now, the most common next question is: How do I find a charity to give to?

Finding a charity can be harder than it sounds. Many donors have told us the New Zealand Charities Register is hard to navigate, even when they already have a particular cause in mind.

We recently built a searchable list of charities eligible for philanthropic investment under the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa scheme. But we realised that it isn't just AIP applicants facing this problem - New Zealand donors want help unlocking the Charities Register too.

So in the NZ Charity Explorer, we've expanded the searchable list to include all 29,000 registered New Zealand charities. We've also added more search filters - the Explorer helps New Zealand donors find:

• charities that have a charitable purpose aligned with your philanthropic goals
• charities that operate locally, in your region or community
• who the trustees are for your chosen charities
• which charities your social network are working with
• charities that operate in developing nations or in response to specific international emergencies
• charities that are faith-based, with beliefs that match your religious values.

Use our multiple search filters to help you find and support the causes that matter most to you.