Charities Services Update
The charitable sector continues to make a significant contribution to New Zealand’s workforce. More than 140,000 people work full time in the sector, which is equal to 5% of the New Zealand workforce.
2019/2020 Charities Services Annual Review
Charities Services have recently released their 2019/2020 Annual Review. It outlines what they have achieved this year and their goals for the year ahead.
It also includes data about the charitable sector which paints a picture of how diverse, dedicated and wide-spread it is.
Charities Services, Ngā Ratonga Kaupapa Atawhai maintains the Charities Register, which contains information about the approximately 27,000 registered charities. Charities Services is part of the Department of Internal Affairs, Te Tari Taiwhenua, and administers the Charities Act 2005.
Click HERE to read the 2019/2020 Annual Review.
Māori charities information
Charities Services also have recently updated their website to include a section specifically for Māori charities, Te Puna Atawhaitanga. Charities Services recognises the vital mahi undertaken by charities with a Te Ao Māori focus and they want to support charities to continue carrying out this important mahi.
The information and resources on Te Puna Atawhaitanga give guidance for new and existing charities with a kaupapa Māori focus. The pages include guidance on starting a charity, running a charity, financial reporting, funding and more. They also include stories of charities with a kaupapa Māori focus, showcasing the great mahi they do. They will continue to update these pages with new information relevant to Māori charities.