Accreditation and approval
Find out more about accreditation and approval
The standards you need to meet are on the accreditation and approval overview page: The Social Sector Accreditation Standards and specialist standards. We refreshed the guidance for how to meet the standards on 23 February 2026. If you started your assessment on or after 23 February, please refer to the refreshed guidance as this is the version we will assess you against.
More information about the refreshed guidance is on the resources page: Refreshed guidance
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Find out more about what accreditation and approval is, who needs it, the Social Sector Accreditation Standards and specialist standards, different levels of accreditation and approval, and possible outcomes of an assessment.
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Find out more about eligibility and the initial assessment process.
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Find out more about your responsibilities after becoming accredited or approved, and how the review assessment process helps you maintain your accreditation or approval.
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Find out more about choosing to end your accreditation or approval, and what happens if accreditation or approval is suspended or revoked for not meeting requirements.
Agencies we work with
Social Investment Agency Toi Hau Tāngata