A woman who fleeced an animal charity of all its funds, forcing it to close its doors, has appeared in court on Auckland's North Shore.

Over two and a half years, the woman - who was treasurer and had access to all internet banking accounts - stole more than $10,000 from the organisation established by one of her best friends.

She made 83 payments from the charity's account to her own but masked the fraud by listing them under legitimate expenses.

She has been sentenced to 100 hours community work and a year's supervision.