_{We have compiled a range of useful links. Please let us know of  any others you think should be on this page.}

_{Charities Commission}

_{The Charities Commission - Komihana Kaupapa Atawhai - is responsible for registering and monitoring charitable organisations in New Zealand, as well as providing support and education to the charitable sector on good governance and management.}

_{Community Response Fund}

_{The 2009 Budget has confirmed $40 million in the first year for a Community Response Fund to assist those organisations facing cost and demand pressures to deliver vital social services.
The Fund is a short-term response to immediate pressures and has two key components. Follow the links to find out more information, along with application forms ad funding round dates.}

• _{Department of Internal Affairs Community Funding Advisors can help you with a wide variety of information and advice. Go to their website for information on COGS & lottery grants.}
• _{The DIA also administers the Community Internship Programme (CIP). This programme allows a skilled, experienced person to temporarily leave their permanent job, for a period of up to 6 months, and work as an 'intern' for community organisation. The intern's salary is provided to the host community organisation by funding from the CIP.}

_{Keeping it legal                                                                                                                                                                                                             If you have questions about legal matters there is help available on the Keeping it Legal website.}

_{Members of Parliament}

_{This link provides access to a list of the 121 current Members of Parliament and to access to each member’s biography and contact details page.}

_{New Zealand Council of Social Services}

_{NZCOSS is a national umbrella organisation for local Councils of Social Services and other social service networks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. They use their collective voice to influence decision-makers in a way that leads to policy action, social change and community empowerment,  recognising that by working together, they can more effectively support local communities and member organisations to achieve social well-being.}

_{New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations}                                                                                                                                                           

_{The NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations is an active network of social service organisations. It has been active over four decades and has a membership base of more than 130 organisations.
The Federation's mission is to inform, inspire and advocate for a thriving voluntary welfare sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.}

_{NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants'}  

_{This link takes you straight to the not for profit section of their website}                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

_{Philanthropy New Zealand}

_{Philanthropy New Zealand is a membership association formed in 1990 as an initiative of the Roy McKenzie Foundation. The original nucleus of 20 members has grown to 111 organisations representing private trusts and foundations, and those grant-making trusts unique to New Zealand created through the sale of community banks and energy utilities.}

_{Social Enterprise Studies}

_{A Post Graduate Diploma offered by the University of Waikato and Within the Waikato Management School is "research led-Practice relevant" Click on the link to find out more about this exciting and community relevant degree}

_{The Clearing House}

_{A place to find good community research and researchers.
The Clearing House is a collaborative, non-profit, project. It provides research and other resources to people and organisations involved in Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research. Help us build a strong, vibrant research community by registering to share your research.}

_{Trust Waikato}

_{Trust Waikato's purpose is to help organisations carry out charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational projects of benefit to people in the Greater Waikato.}

_{Every year the Trust holds three donation rounds, allocating funds to around 400 community groups each time.}

_{The WEL Energy Trust}

<sub>The Trust is a special purpose trust with a number of responsibilities set out in its Trust Deed:
1. To ensure WEL Networks Limited operates as a successful business.
2. To have regard to consumer interests in the deregulation of the electricity industry.
3. To distribute surplus income at its discretion.</sub>