Community Service

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust   (www.raisinggrandchildren.org.nz)  

A non-profit charitable trust that provides support to grandparents who are primary caregivers to grandchildren in difficult circumstances, ensuring fair treatment from legal and child protection services in New Zealand.

Restorative Justice Trust   (www.restorativejustice.org.nz)  

Website of the Restorative Justice Trust, an organisation which aids those affected by crime.

Peace Foundation   (www.peace.net.nz)  

A not-for profit organisation actively involved in creating a more peaceful society. The Foundation promotes peaceful relationships among people of all ages, at all levels, through education, research and action.

New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation   (www.nzfostercare.org.nz)  

An organisation with a vision for the future which sees every child in New Zealand living in a safe foster home and receiving equal opportunities.

New Zealand Heritage Trails Foundation   (www.heritagetrails.org.nz)  

Each New Zealand community and region is rich in it's own unique historic, cultural and natural heritage. To support this, the New Zealand Heritage Trails Foundation facilitates and promotes the development of heritage tourism in New Zealand.

Make-A-Wish Foundation   (www.makeawish.org.nz)  

Granting the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation operates around the world and was launched in New Zealand in 1987.

Trillian Trust   (www.trillian.co.nz)  

A licensed trust operating gaming machines. Trillian makes grant donations to children, youth and lifesaving groups.

Arts Access Aotearoa   (www.artsaccess.org.nz)  

A charitable trust whose objectives are to ensure that people and communities of New Zealand have unhindered access to the arts.

Auckland City Mission   (www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz)  

A charitable organisation providing services to marginalised people in Auckland.

Association of Supported Employment in New Zealand   (www.asenz.org.nz)  

Aiming to provide a high profile forum for the promotion, establishment and development of Supported Employment Services for people with disabilities, through information, networking, research and policy advocacy.

Kidney Kids Support Group   (www.kidneykids.org.nz)  

A group of New Zealand parents and children, who are dealing with kidney issues, and who get together to share problems, solutions, good times and sometimes even cake.

Neighbourhood Support New Zealand   (www.ns.org.nz)  

Neighbourhood Support aims to make our homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer and more caring places in which to live.

Community Rewards   (www.communityrewards.co.nz)  

At its heart, Community Rewards is a Loyalty Program - but unlike other Loyalty Programs, Community rewards has been specifically designed to help deserving organisations in communities throughout New Zealand.

Arena   (www.arena.org.nz)  

The Action, Research and Education Network of Aotearoa is a group of individuals and organisations committed to resisting corporate 'globalization' in all its forms.

Bay Trust   (www.baytrust.org.nz)  

The Bay of Plenty Community Trust offers grants to community groups serving the Bay, in order to help build, strengthen and enhance local communities.

Philanthropy New Zealand   (www.philanthropy.org.nz)  

Philanthropy New Zealand is a membership association formed in 1990 as an initiative of the Roy McKenzie Foundation.

Family Start   (www.familystarttaupo.org.nz)  

Established in 1998 as part of a wider strategy to strengthen families, Family Start provides intensive, home-based support services for families with high needs to ensure that their children have the best possible start in life.

Central Lakes Trust   (www.centrallakestrust.org.nz)  

Organisations and groups who service a need in the community that is defined in terms of welfare, education, religious activity or other purposes.

Genesis Trust   (www.genesistrust.org.nz)  

A charitable trust committed to providing for the moral, spiritual, and social rehabilitation of the long-term unemployed.

New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse   (www.nzfvc.org.nz)  

The national centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family violence in New Zealand. The aim of the Clearinghouse is to provide resources for people interested in working towards the elimination of family violence.

The Beacon   (www.thebeacon.org.nz)  

A Presbyterian Support-facilitated community initiative that offers respite and day activities for younger people with chronic, degenerative neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, and Parkinsons.

Vodafone New Zealand Foundation   (www.vodafonenzfoundation.org.nz)  

A charitable trust with the aim of enriching young people’s lives, taking care of the environment and backing programmes that improve access to communications technology.

Communityaction for People and Planet   (www.communityaction.net.nz)  

A site with community and environment information, advocacy and projects.

Eating Disorder Services   (www.eatingdisorders.org.nz)  

Services for people with eating disorders, their friends and family, schools, universities, community groups and healthcare professionals.

Focus on the Family   (www.family.org.nz)  

Offering a wide range of resources to enable you to build up your family and strengthen your relationships.