Behind every strong community organisation are people doing their best to navigate governance, funding, people, and growing expectations, often with limited time and resources. At ANCAD, our focus is on strengthening that capability, so organisations are not just surviving but building for the long term.

Through LiiFT Aotearoa, we support boards, leaders, and teams with practical learning that connects directly to real challenges, from making good governance decisions and understanding legal responsibilities, to building positive team environments and measuring what matters. These sessions are designed to be immediately useful, helping organisations apply learning straight back into their work. Contact simon@ancad.org.nz for more information.

Alongside this, our community accounting programme provides hands-on support through volunteer accountants and students, helping groups strengthen financial systems, reporting, and confidence. For many organisations, this becomes a turning point, moving from uncertainty to clarity in how they manage and plan their resources. Contact ANCAD’s Eva Chen for more information at eva@ancad.org.nz.
We also continue to invest in tailored initiatives such as Talanoa Tupuaga, working alongside Pasifika communities to build leadership, capability, and connection in culturally grounded ways. Contact clark@ancad.org.nz for more information.

Strong organisations create stronger communities. When capability grows, confidence follows, and with it, the ability to respond, adapt, and lead well. ANCAD offers tailored support through consultancy opportunities. If you’re looking to strengthen your organisation this year, ANCAD is here to support that journey. For more information and how to register for any of the sessions and support provided by ANCAD, go to LiiFT.nz or contact info@ancad.org.nz with your expression of interest.