We have compiled a list of organisations that provide support to social enterprises throughout their life cycle. Some of these organisations provide free or discounted services, and others have provided templates and online resources. This list is constantly growing and being updates. If you know of any other great resources or services out there, please let us know.
Community Services
CommunityNet Aotearoa
Tools to help build and develop community organisations.
Financial Services
Funding Support
Arc Angels
Investors that provide investment support to women entrepreneurs.
First Cut
Investment support and advice for young founders (under the age of 30).
Flying Kiwi Angels
Active angels investors who run free advice sessions and drop in sessions.
Foundation North
A philanthropic funder that wishes to enhance the lives of all people in Auckland and Northland.
J R McKenzie
Funding for organisations that work for a socially just and inclusive Aotearoa.
Soul Capital
An impact investment organisation that invests in social enterprises and social businesses.
Tindall Foundation
A foundation that gives donations to charitable organisations, offering capacity building and connection.
Government Support
Charities Services
Providing online services and support to charities.
Community Matters
Community support resources from the Department of Internal affairs
MBIE
business.govt.nz tools, videos, quizzes and visual guides to help you:
Statistics NZ
Tools to map your customers, benchmark your industry and understand the competitive landscape.
Legal Advice/Support
Hudson Gavin Martin
Free Drop in at the Grid every second Thursday.
Law Society of NZ
Information and resources for the community on the law.
Lawspot
Website resource to ask free legal questions.
Parryfield
Law firm providing advice, templates and discussion for not for profits and social enterprises, a legal toolkit ebook is also available to download for free.
Parryfield Handbook
A legal handbook for social enterprises
Simmonds Stewart
A technology start up focus, has great templates and resource guides on line.
Media and Design
Curative
Creative agency that works with Social Enterprises
Katie Rickson Copywriting and Editing
Writer and Editor of content that reflects you, your Social Enterprise and your vision across across digital and print media.
New Media Design
Free support and resources for branding and web design for social enterprises.
WindsorCreative
WindsorCreative is a faith-based graphic design studio social enterprise with a vision to partner with churches, charities, and social enterprises by providing powerful design deserving of their meaningful messages as they reach their own vision to make a difference in their community — ultimately, we change communities with them.
WindsorCreative is part of Windsor Park Hub, Limited—the social enterprise ministry of Windsor Park Baptist Church.
Mentoring and Coaching Services
AucklandNZ
Business support for growing businesses, providing mentoring and business skills offerings.
Business Mentors
6 months mentoring for start up businesses.
Community Matters Community Internship Programme
Grants to pay for skilled professional interns.
Exult
Mentoring programmes and workshops for not for profits.
Innovation Council
Business coaches offering 1 free hour of business coaching support.
Social Enterprise Auckland Members
Members of Social Enterprise Auckland offer to provide volunteer coaching and mentoring, please view these on the Volunteering Page of our website.
Social Enterprise Institute
Offers a “how to” programme for social enterprises.
Social Enterprise Support
Akina
A foundation with the mission of growing the social enterprise sector within NZ.
Callaghan Innovation
Free Innovation Business Adviser drop in at the Grid.
co.starters
a nine-week programme that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to take the next step.
CreativeHQ
Programmes and services for startups to help with growth and development of business ideas to enable funding.
Eco Matters, Co-starters for causes
CO.STARTERS for Causes is a 9 week programme (3 hours training per week) that equips aspiring social entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships and tools needed to turn ideas into action.
Icehouse
Helping businesses to find success and reach their potential, offering programmes and a start up focus.
Live the Dream
Part time incubator programme currently under development.
Massey E Centre
Incubator, with programmes for start ups.
MBIE
Online tools and resources from MBIE for starting and growing a business.
Mums Garage
Startup programmes, support and community membership, coffee gatherings to support founders, and great start up ecosystem map and resources.
NZ Entrepreneur Magazine
Online free magazine with resources for entrepreneurs
Pacific Business
Support for Pacific business and entrepreneurs.
Social Enterprise Auckland Members
Members of Social Enterprise Auckland offer support services to social enterprises, please view these on the Service Provider Page of our website.
Startup Weekend
Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable.
Whare-Aki
Resources for social enterprises provided by Akina, categorised into start, grow and fund.
Tech
Tech Soup
Technology donations and discount programmes for not for profits
Volunteer Management
Collaborate App
Collaborate connects you with organisations and events that are making the world a better place.
HelpTank
HelpTank strengthens communities through supplying skilled volunteers to community organisations. People want to use their skills for good, and we know not for profits need specialist help. HelpTank is a digital marketplace connecting you so you can make a bigger difference, together.
Seek Volunteers
Free advertising for volunteers
Student Volunteer Army
The Student Volunteer Army enables students & members of the community with opportunities to volunteer. Learn new skills, meet new people, community impact.
Volunteering NZ
Best practice toolkits for managing volunteers