Variety - the Children's Charity

Every day, 1 in 5 Kiwi kids go without the basics most of us take for granted. This has a profound impact on their health, education and well-being.

Variety provides tailored, flexible support to children and young people in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We work alongside schools, community agencies, social workers and healthcare professionals to identify children in need.

Variety provides Kiwi kids with basic essentials (such as warm bedding and school uniforms), one-off grants for additional needs (such as medical and mobility equipment) and access to extra-curricular activities (such as school camp or swimming lessons).

With our support, they have access to the same opportunities as other kids, a happier, healthier childhood and the foundation for a better future.

You can change the lives of children and young people today.

Since 1989 Variety has given over $26 million to enable children and young people to thrive in Aotearoa, New Zealand.