The Foundation funds the work of an amazing range of charities across New Zealand.
The Foundation provides charitable funding to four core sectors: the environment, youth development, education, and homelessness and hunger. The majority of its giving is directed through medium and long-term charity partners, with the rest allocated to smaller, one-off grants.
Below are some of their major charity partners to date, under the four pillars. They also do a special funding round at Christmas, supporting local front line charities.
Donated or gifted native trees are matched with restoration groups across Aotearoa New Zealand to be planted and cared for.
$1,093,146
The Nature Conservancy is tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss.
$100,000
Revive Our Gulf works in partnership with iwi, hapu, whānau and communities to restore the mussel beds of the Hauraki Gulf.
$100,000
Save the Kiwi works alongside iwi, conservation groups, and the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai to reverse the decline of the kiwi population.
$155,000
Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust has taken up the challenge to protect these remaining birds and to rebuild their numbers.
$72,000
A virtually predator-free wildlife sanctuary helping to restore our native species and watch them thrive.
$63,880
Young Enterprise's vision is to inspire students and unleash leaders for a more prosperous NZ.
$224,000
I have a dream is focussed on helping kiwi kids to transform their lives, futures and communities, through mentoring, tutoring, life coaching and support.
$190,000
I have a dream is focussed on helping kiwi kids to transform their lives, futures and communities, through mentoring, tutoring, life coaching and support.
$142,000
House of Science has empowered teachers in New Zealand primary and intermediate schools, improving scientific literacy, for over 10 years.
$110,000
Keystone Trust award scholarships to young people facing hardship, giving them a helping hand into the property or construction industry.
$84,000
The women's refuge vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence
$369,520
Creating pathways for vulnerable whānau to rise out of poverty, isolation, homelessness, and joblessness by providing comprehensive wraparound services.
$202,528
Providing immediate relief and pathways to long-term wellbeing for people in greatest need, through connection and access to kai, kāinga and hauora.
$185,330
KiwiHarvest rescues about 200,000Kgs of good quality surplus food every month and diverts this back to people who are struggling across New Zealand.
$117,535
Launched in 1929, Christchurch City Mission is a social service agency that positively impacts on the lives of 60,000 people a year through our wide range of services.
$87,080
Wellington City Mission offers support through a range of services. Including transitional housing, food support financial mentoring, social work support, and daily connection, meals, and activities through Tā te Manawa – our Community Lounge.
$80,980
Established in 1995 they are a leader in positive child and youth development and currently work with over 27,000 young people throughout New Zealand.
$369,000
The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) Service Award is a nationally recognised framework, designed to formally acknowledge the volunteering of intermediate and secondary school students.
$275,000
Recreate NZ is committed to enhancing the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development, and the independence of young people with intellectual disabilities.
$260,000
Inspiring Stories' vision is to see young people realise their potential to change the world – creating a more inclusive and sustainable future with every generation.
$220,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters supports young people to reach their full potential, through strong positive relationships that express care, challenge growth, share power, and expand possibilities.
$220,000
Upside supports young people to feel a little brighter and a little more loved than they did yesterday.
$144,000
SPCA (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Incorporated) helps protect over 33,000 animals across the country every year.
$97,750
SLSNZ is the leading beach and coastal safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority in Aotearoa.
$73,500
Providing ambulance services throughout New Zealand, they also play an increasing role in meeting the broader health needs of NZ communities.
$73,500
Pet Refuge provide temporary shelter for pets from around New Zealand affected by domestic violence, keeping them safe while their owners escape abuse.
$32,750