There have been seven core participants designated to date:

• The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
• Bishops and Congregational Leaders of the Catholic Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, represented by Te Rōpū Tautoko
• The Crown
• Dr Oliver Sutherland, Dr Ross Galbreath and Mr Robert Ludbrook (former members of ACORD)
• The Salvation Army
• Social Service Providers Aotearoa (SSPA)
• Stand Children’s Services Tū Māia Whanau