Kidscan Charitable Trust is dedicated to meeting the physical and nutritional needs of disadvantaged NZ children to assist them in reaching their full potential in life. Kidscan Charitable Trust is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC10386.
The Himalayan Trust was founded by Sir Edmund Hillary and led by him until his death in 2008. Ed considered his greatest achievement in life not climbing Everest, but his philanthropic work in the region. He listened to requests for help from local people, consulted with them, then in partnership, implemented projects. We continue to follow in his footsteps, working alongside Nepalis to improve access to essential services such as health and education. Himalayan Trust is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC39393.
IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and supports them to live satisfying lives in the community. Fundraising provides autism workshops arming parents with knowledge and support networks to help their child; friendship and skills through our volunteer programme; information and support through the IHC library service; advocacy for the rights of people with intellectual disability, and allows us to respond to need at a local level. IHC New Zealand Incorporated is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC22478
Rainbow Youth’s vision is universal acceptance of the diversity of sexuality and gender in Aotearoa New Zealand. Its mission is to provide unbiased information and education regarding sexuality, gender, and identity to everyone in the community, in order to foster understanding and acceptance of diversity. Rainbow Youth Incorporated is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC24284.
Variety - The Children's Charity levels the playing field for disadvantaged Kiwi kids; and with around 285,000 Kiwi kids growing up in poverty our work is essential. Every year we help over 10,000 local children - we meet their unmet health and education needs providing them with brighter futures. We fund a broad range of requirements, from providing the basics of life, to much-needed medical equipment, to life-changing mobility needs, to innovative educational initiatives. We work alongside schools, agencies and the government, tackling child poverty so the Kiwi kids who urgently need our life-changing assistance are set up to reach their full potential in life. Variety is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC24039.
Hearing loss is an invisible disability affecting more than 700,000 New Zealanders, or one in six of us. It’s predicted that by 2050, it will affect one in four. Silent Leadership Challenge 2014 takes place on Friday 1 August. On that day, corporate and community leaders and teams will be tackling four communication challenges while wearing ear protectors to simulate deafness. Funds raised will help sustain The National Foundation for the Deaf’s vital advocacy, prevention and support work.
ChildFund has been helping children for more than 70 years. ChildFund helps children in developing countries break free from poverty by supporting local initiatives that help families and communities become self sufficient. We work in more than 50 countries, assisting 15 million children and family members regardless of race, religious beliefs or gender. You can find out more about ChildFund and the children we're currently helping at www.childfund.org.nz. Charity Commission Number 10081
MISSION STATEMENT: The Christchurch City Mission, a Division of Anglican Care, is a Christian Social Service helping those in need and working towards a just society. VISION STATEMENT: Guided by the Gospel and respecting the Treaty of Waitangi we will work in preventive ways and in response to crisis to support, care and advocate for people regardless of their gender, ethnicity and belief. Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC27132.
We are here to provide support and strength communities so people with disabilities are included in the life of the family and their community. CCS Disability Action is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC30070.
Room to Read is a global organisation seeking to transform children’s lives in the developing world by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Since 2000, Room to Read has impacted the lives of over eight million children in Asia and Africa, aiming at ten million children by 2015. Room to Read is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC49007.
We empower New Zealanders with spinal cord impairment to live independent, productive and confident lives - right now. To help people move forward and face new challenges, we provide a range of services and programmes around information, employment, re-training, business start-up, peer support and support for family members. New Zealand Spinal Trust is a registered charity under The Charities Act 2005. Registration number CC43195.
Caritas is the New Zealand Catholic agency for justice, peace and development. We support emergency relief, aid and development, social justice, education, advocacy and human rights. We are part of an international network of 165 Caritas organisations working with poor and vulnerable communities in over 200 countries as they strive to improve their wellbeing. Our vision is for a world free of poverty and injustice, for people of any faith, ethnicity or race. Please join with us because together we can make a difference. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005, registration number CC 36055