Registration, Legal and Compliance

Resources from Parry Field Lawyers:

• Charities Legal Handbook
  
• Guide to the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free copy
• Guide to the navigating the re-registration process for incorporated societies - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free copy

Other resources:

• Charities Services - information about registering and running charitable organisations in New Zealand
• New Zealand Companies Office - Incorporated Societies - information about registering as or operating an incorporated society in New Zealand
• New Zealand Companies Office - Charitable Trusts - information about registering as or operating a Charitable Trust in New Zealand
  
• IRD - Not for Profits & Charities - Information on tax and charitable tax status for not-for-profits
  
  

Governance 

• Governance Masterclass (Parry Field)
• Community Governance - resources to upskill boards
• Community Net Aotearoa - resources on governance, policies, leadership, communication, administration, and other topics
• NZ Navigator Trust - an online self-assessment to help identify an organisation's strengths and weaknesses
• Institute of Directors New Zealand - tools and resources for boards within the private, public and community sector
  
  

Communications, Marketing and Raising your Profile

• Community Comms Collective - resources and tools to assist organisations with their communications activities
  
  

Recruitment

• Whatunga Tūao Volunteer Central - matches volunteers with community organisations
• Do Good Jobs - an online platform to help community organisations fill vacancies
• HelpTank NZ - online platform to help organisations find skilled volunteers for specific tasks

Organisations & Networks

• Community Networks Aotearoa - provide nationwide advocacy and support for non-profits
• Hui E Community Aotearoa - provide nationwide advocacy for the community sector
• Inspiring Communities - support for community-led development
• Community Law Centre - free and low cost legal advice for individuals

Funding

• DIA - Community Matters - provide funding as well as information and advice on community projects, accessing funds and other topics