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Research into charities
Charities Services promotes research about charities, as required by the Charities Act 2005.
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Notice. Charity registration applications are currently taking up to 20 weeks to process. We appreciate your patience. Skip past Navigation to main content. Charities Register. Remember: Your username is the charity reference Id sent to you when you
Past events
Notice. Charity registration applications are currently taking up to 20 weeks to process. We appreciate your patience. Skip past Navigation to main content. Past events. 2025 Charities Services Annual Meeting. On 12 November 2025, we held our Annual
Running your charity
Explore guidance and resources to help you manage your charity effectively.
Audit and review requirements
Notice. Charity registration applications are currently taking up to 20 weeks to process. We appreciate your patience. Skip past Navigation to main content. Audit and review requirements. Updated November 2025. If your charity has high operating
Deregistration and winding up
Learn what to do if your charity is winding up or no longer meets the requirements for registration.
The role of Charities Services
Charities Services is a regulator. We focus on increasing public trust and confidence in the charitable sector through effective regulation.
Te Ao Māori
Notice. Charity registration applications are currently taking up to 20 weeks to process. We appreciate your patience. Skip past Navigation to main content. Te Ao Māori. Mō ēnei whārangi - About these pages. Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Puna
Annual return fee and how to pay
View fee details and payment instructions for your annual return
Understanding control relationships
Updated 13 September 2024