New snapshot of New Zealand’s charitable sector

The Charities Commission has published their latest "snapshot" of New Zealand’s Charitable Sector.

The Snapshot is based on information from the Annual Returns that the 25,785 registered charities (as at 28 February 2011) file with the Commission.

The profile provides a valuable picture of who is involved in the charitable sector in New Zealand, what they are doing, and who they are helping. It also provides information about charities’ income, and how they are using it to make a difference.

It clearly shows the significance and contribution of the New Zealand charitable sector, to our economy and to our social fabric.

The report can be found at: http://www.charities.govt.nz/Portals/0/docs/HOW_SNAP_APR_v3.pdf (PDF Document, 1.1 MB).