Running your charity
Explore guidance and resources to help you manage your charity effectively.
Governance for charities
On this page, you’ll find how good governance helps your charity run effectively by supporting sound decision‑making, managing risks, and building trust with your community, funders, and supporters.Find out more
Governance review requirements
All registered charities are required to regularly review their governance procedures. On this page you will find guidance on the review requirement and a checklist to assist your review.Find out more
Conflict of interest/Pānga Rongorua
A conflict of interest is any situation where a person’s personal interest or loyalties could affect their ability to make a decision in the best interest of the charity. A conflict of interest may be actual, potential or perceived and may be financial or non-financial.Find out more
How to fund your charity
On this page you will find some examples of funding options that are available for New Zealand charities and not-for-profit organisations.Find out more
Tax information
Inland Revenue administers charitable tax exemptions from things such as income tax and resident withholding tax. They also approve donee status which gives tax benefits to people giving donations to your organisation. Inland Revenue generally accepts Charities Services’ decisions regarding charitable registrations, so in most cases tax exemptions and donee status are approved.Find out more
Charities operating overseas: protect your charity against terrorist financing and other risks
Protecting your charity against terrorism financing resource.pdfFind out more
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the success of charities, freely giving their time to create meaningful change in their communities.Find out more
Charities, elections and political parties
Election time and charities In election years, charities should take special care to ensure their independence from political parties and candidates.Find out more