Donate to Kids in Need Waikato
As a growing non-profit organisation, we greatly appreciate your support. Your donations help support the running of the charity, and ensures every care pack meets the needs of each child.
Help us help Kids in Need
We have 3 ways you can donate
Drop off donation items
You can donate new items (listed below), and drop off to locations around the Waikato. We are unable to accept second hand donations until February 2024.
Bank deposit
You can credit our bank account directly using the details below:
Account Name: Kids in Need Waikato Charitable Trust
Account Number:
12-3268-0100452-00
If you would like a donation receipt, please email admin@kidsinneed.co.nz
Online donation
You can make a one-off or recurring financial contribution with a credit card, by clicking the button below.
Items to donate
Please note we are NOT accepting any second hand donations until February 2024. Hold onto them for us or pass on to other amazing charities.
Clothing and Pyjamas - new or in excellent condition
New underwear and socks
New toys
New stationery, books and school equipment
New/near new books - All ages
New/near new shoes
New baby teething toys
New Lego and Duplo
New Colouring books
and pencils
New balls and games
New Backpacks
New Scooters or skateboards
Excellent quality blankets and bedding
Disposable nappies
and baby wipes
Shampoo and conditioner
Hairbrushes and combs
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Sanitary items
If you would like to donate items, we have drop off locations across the Waikato
Did you know?
Kids in Need Waikato is a registered charity which means that for every dollar you donate - 33c can be claimed at the end of your financial year as a donation.
The purpose of our charity is to relieve poverty & benefit the community by:
(a) providing foster children with clothing, toys, musical instruments, personal hygiene supplies, books, educational resources, gifts, and other amenities or resources (including the sourcing, collection, storage and distribution of such items);
(b) supporting, encouraging, resourcing and equipping those caring for foster children.
Our charities registration number is CC55477.
33% is returned back to your pocket as we are a registered charity.
Care Packs
These are some of our Care Packs that our amazing volunteers have put together for deserving kids in need.