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 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 ...
ANCAD’s Spring 2026 Community Voices magazine now available
The latest edition of Community Voices has arrived, bringing together inspiring stories, practical insights and community-led initiatives that showcase the people and organisations making a difference across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Published by ANCAD, ...
Remembering Jill Nerheny QSM: A lifetime of community commitment
ANCAD is saddened by the recent passing of Jill Nerheny QSM, a much-loved community champion who retired at the end of last year after almost four decades of dedicated service. Jill’s contribution to Kaipātiki ...
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.
