We are ANCAD.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
ANCAD is an Incorporated Society (since 1979) governed by a board, that has been supporting the local and wider community, since 1974.
ANCAD’s mission is to educate, engage and enable resilient, safe and connected communities, through an approach that Incubates, Accelerates and Innovates.
Our charity hub supports grassroots groups and start-ups with affordable training and tailored services to turn vision into strategy, build strong foundations, become funder-ready, and grow into capable, thriving organisations and projects.
To continually invest in and build the capability of organisations to respond effectively to emerging issues and challenges and to accelerate and grow, through training and customised support, peer networks and mentoring.
To strengthen, refresh and reignite community organisations to thrive in a changing socio-economic environment and respond to emerging needs by providing inspiration, resources, training, networking and mentoring, to ensure that their work is impactful and sustainable.
Our methods include: coaching, specialist short-term consultancy engagements, drop-in sessions, workshops, meeting and network facilitation, mentoring, presentations, digital and print resources, external referral.
Our programmes include: LiiFT Aotearoa capability training, Community Accounting, Safe Spaces, Safer Whānau, LiiFT Pasifika capability training, Foundations for Success, Pathways to Growth.
My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective
ANCAD welcomes stewardship of NZ Navigator and CommunityNet Aotearoa resources
ANCAD has taken on stewardship of NZ Navigator and CommunityNet Aotearoa, two established national resources that help community organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand strengthen their capability and put good practice into action. From 1 ...
Time of use charging in Auckland
Peak-time road charges: what would they mean for your community? Could charging for some peak-time journeys help ease Auckland’s congestion? Auckland Council is inviting feedback on three potential Time of Use Charging options, with ...
ANCAD Funding Guide: printed copies now just $25
Practical funding advice for this year and beyond, now at a special price while remaining stocks last. Finding funding takes time, planning and access to useful information. ANCAD’s Funding Guide brings together practical advice ...
Find what you need from ANCAD’s library of resources.
In this section you will be able to discover a range of useful resources that we have made available to you to either download (PDF) or purchase. This is also the place to grab your copy of the ANCAD Community Connections monthly magazine and enjoy a good read.
Nov 19: Community Accounting 2026 Celebration Ceremony
Celebrating community capability through accounting ANCAD’s Community Accounting Celebration Ceremony will be held on 19 November 2026 at Massey University’s campus, recognising the people and organisations who have contributed to this year’s programme. Delivered ...
