Cerebral Palsy Society

What Cerebral Palsy Society does

The Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ is a registered New Zealand charitable organization (Charity Registration Number CC27036) that provides programmes, financial assistance, information, and community connection for people living with Cerebral Palsy (Hōkai Nukurangi). Its core offerings include e-Card Funding (an electronic card-based system administered with eCard Solutions that provides members with funding rounds for disability-related purchases), a Grants Programme, and a free membership model open to people with CP in New Zealand. Specialized programmes include getMoving (free exercise classes for members aged 6–21 in Auckland, run by Functional Adaptive Movement Ltd with funding from Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa), getDriving, getStructured (bowling), Total Mobility (a government-partnered taxi subsidy scheme), Fundamentals of Boccia, Coffee Groups, and the multilingual Early Years Toolkit (English, Te Reo Māori, Tongan, Samoan).

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; services are delivered by phone (0800 503 603), email, a member login portal, in-person community events, and content channels including the website, The Review magazine, and The Cerebral Palsy Podcast hosted by Kris Edwards. It co-stewards the NZ Cerebral Palsy Register (established 2015 at Starship Children's Health) and is expanding it into a full research platform with $968K of Neurological Foundation funding to incorporate MRI and genomic data.

The society is funded entirely by donations, bequests, and trust/foundation grants (Trillian Trust, E L & J B Sanderson Cerebral Palsy Trust via Perpetual Guardian, Neurological Foundation, Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa). It is governed by an Executive Committee elected by members, with a small staff team led by General Manager Clare Williams, and operates exclusively within New Zealand where approximately 10,000 people live with CP (1 in 500–600 babies born).

Name

Cerebral Palsy Society

Legal name

Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ

Website

https://cerebralpalsy.org.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ is a registered New Zealand charity providing free membership services, financial assistance (e-Card funding, grants), and programmes (getMoving, Coffee Groups, Early Years Toolkit) to approximately 10,000 New Zealanders living with Cerebral Palsy. Funded by donations and trust grants.

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Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Disability grants
• Cerebral palsy support
• Community programmes
• Disability advocacy

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts single and monthly donations from the public. Donations can be made via credit card through their secure payment gateway. The Charity Registration Number is CC27036.
2. Bequests: The organization encourages supporters to include a gift in their will as a way to provide long-term financial support.
3. Trust and Foundation Grants: The Cerebral Palsy Society receives funding from various trusts and foundations including Trillian Trust, E L and J B Sanderson Cerebral Palsy Trust (managed by Perpetual Guardian), and other community funders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Cerebral Palsy Society of NZ is a charitable, member-based organisation that provides free programmes, grants, and e-card funding to people living with Cerebral Palsy (Hōkai Nukurangi) in New Zealand. Its core offerings include e-Card Funding (electronic card-based financial assistance for disability-related purchases), direct grants, free specialised exercise classes (getMoving), driving support (getDriving), structured activity programmes (getStructured), and Total Mobility transport subsidies. The Society also produces educational resources including The Review Magazine, The Cerebral Palsy Podcast, the multilingual Early Years Toolkit, and oral health materials, alongside community connection through coffee groups and events.

Product overview

The Cerebral Palsy Society is a member-based charity offering a portfolio of support services organized as programmes and financial assistance schemes. The core offerings include e-Card Funding (electronic card-based financial assistance for disability purchases), Grants (direct financial support), and Membership (gateway to all services). These are supplemented by specialized programmes including getMoving (exercise classes for ages 6-21), Total Mobility (transport subsidies), Boccia (sport programme), Coffee Groups (social gatherings), and the Early Years Toolkit (multilingual resource for families with young children). The society also produces The Review Magazine, The Cerebral Palsy Podcast, and oral health educational resources. Together, these form a comprehensive support ecosystem addressing financial, health, social, educational, and advocacy needs of people living with Cerebral Palsy in New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-Card Funding: Financial assistance programme for members to access disability-related goods and services
• getMoving
• getDriving
• getStructured
• Be Green & Be Seen
• Hōkai Nukurangi

Products and services

• e-Card Funding Financial assistance programme providing funding round allocations to eligible members for disability-related purchases and services through an electronic card system, redeemable at approved e-card suppliers across New Zealand.
• getMoving Free specialised and customised exercise programme for Cerebral Palsy Society members aged 6-21 in Auckland, delivered by Functional Adaptive Movement Ltd (FAM) and funded by Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa.
• Grants Programme Financial support grants available to members to assist with disability-related needs and quality of life improvements.
• Membership Free membership programme for people with Cerebral Palsy, providing access to all Society programmes, grants, and member services, plus voting rights at AGMs.
• getDriving Driving-related programme for members supporting independence through mobility.
• getStructured Structured activity programme for members supporting independence.
• Total Mobility Transport subsidy programme (in partnership with government) that subsidises taxi fares for disabled people where public transport is inaccessible.
• Coffee Groups Regular social gatherings hosted by volunteers for members to connect, socialise, and provide mutual support, with refreshments provided.
• Fundamentals of Boccia Sport programme introducing boccia, a precision ball sport specifically designed for athletes with disabilities.
• The Review Magazine Regular magazine publication featuring member stories, research updates, product reviews, and society news, published in print and digital editions.
• The Cerebral Palsy Podcast Podcast series hosted by Kris Edwards featuring episodes on cerebral palsy topics, guest interviews, and discussions relevant to the CP community.
• Early Years Toolkit Resource materials for families with young children (0-5 years) living with cerebral palsy, available in English, Te Reo Māori, Tongan and Samoan languages.
• Oral Health Resources Educational materials developed with University of Otago students including an easy-to-read PDF guide, podcast with video, and questionnaire to support oral health for people with cerebral palsy.
• Be Green & Be Seen Awareness and visibility programme encouraging community participation and environmental consciousness among members.

Quantifiable outcome

• e-Card funding rounds provide financial support for disability equipment and services to eligible members
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Liggins Institute, University of AucklandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Collaborative research partnership conducting a CP genomics study using DNA sequencing to improve understanding of genetics of Cerebral Palsy in New Zealand. The study aims to identify genetic changes increasing risk for CP and understand if genetic diagnosis can improve quality of life for children and families.
• Functional Adaptive Movement Ltd (FAM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Service provider running the getMoving exercise programme for CP Society members aged 6-21. Run by Mike Hynard and team, providing specialized and customised exercise classes in Auckland.
• Oceania Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Childhood-onset DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Professional organization that co-funded Amy Hogan's attendance at the EACD 2026 Conference in Galway, Ireland, along with the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability.
• Carers AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Cerebral Palsy Society is part of the Carers Alliance, working together on advocacy for the Draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan to support family, whānau, aiga or individual carers.
• eCard SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Service provider for e-card system. Members can contact eCard Solutions on 0508 4ECARD (0508 432 273) for questions about using the card or redeeming funds, including when the Cerebral Palsy Society office is closed.
• Auckland Bioengineering InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partnership with University of Auckland conducting cutting-edge CP research including anti-gravity treadmill training, AI-assisted early diagnosis using General Movements Assessment, and musculoskeletal modelling for improved treatment.
• NZ CP Register (Starship Children's Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015A database for people with CP established in 2015, storing genetic information and supporting CP research. Expanding into a full research platform with Neurological Foundation funding of $968K to increase data coverage to 80% of the under-21 population, include MRI and genomic data, and support research into neurological, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation outcomes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Australian national cerebral palsy organization providing therapy, research, equipment funding, and advocacy. Most direct peer given parallel mission, multi-service model, and active research platform (Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute).
• Cerebral Palsy Sport: UK organization dedicated to supporting people with cerebral palsy through sport, including Boccia programmes. Direct peer given the CP-specific sport focus and parallel Boccia programming.

Broad incumbents

• CCS Disability Action: NZ-wide disability organization offering advocacy, support, and information across all disability types. Direct domestic competitor for NZ disability donor dollars, government grants, and member mind-share.
• Scope (UK disability charity): Large UK disability organization providing information, support, and advocacy. Comparable in operating model (information, grants-equivalent, community programmes) and member/non-member service mix, though broader than CP-specific.
• IHC New Zealand: One of NZ's largest disability support organizations providing advocacy, residential support, and community services. Comparable as a major NZ disability charity with overlapping advocacy and member-service functions.

Regional players

• Halberg Foundation: NZ-based charity focused on adaptive sports and physical disability — including Boccia programming. Comparable as a fellow NZ disability charity running sport-specific programmes (the Cerebral Palsy Society runs Boccia; Halberg runs wider adaptive sport).
• Paralympics New Zealand: NZ national body for Paralympic sport — linked to the Cerebral Palsy Society via board member Mike Bishop. Comparable as a disability sport organization operating in NZ and serving overlapping populations.
• Special Olympics New Zealand: NZ affiliate of Special Olympics providing year-round sports training for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a NZ disability-sport charity with similar volunteer-led event/programme delivery model.
• Muscular Dystrophy New Zealand: NZ condition-specific disability charity providing information, support, advocacy, and equipment funding. Closest domestic analogue to a CP-specific society's operating model at smaller NZ scale.

Emerging players

• Able Australia: Australian disability organization offering individualized support, accommodation, and therapy services. Comparable as a multi-service disability charity using a similar mix of grants, community programmes, and information services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cpsocietynz
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpsocietynz

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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