Our charities

The Foundation funds the work of an amazing range of charities across New Zealand.

Who we've supported

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.

Trees That Count

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

The Nature Conservancy is tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss.

$100,000

Revive our Gulf

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

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

Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust has taken up the challenge to protect these remaining birds and to rebuild their numbers.

$72,000

Brook Waimarama Santuary Trust

A virtually predator-free wildlife sanctuary helping to restore our native species and watch them thrive.

$63,880

 

Take2

Take2 helps to unlock the full potential of individuals within our justice system

$277,000

 

Young Enterprise Trust

Young Enterprise's vision is to inspire students and unleash leaders for a more prosperous NZ.

$224,000

 

I Have a Dream Charitable Trust

 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

 

First Foundation

 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

House of Science has empowered teachers in New Zealand primary and intermediate schools, improving scientific literacy, for over 10 years.

$110,000

Keystone Trust

Keystone Trust award scholarships to young people facing hardship, giving them a helping hand into the property or construction industry.

$84,000

Womens Refuge National Network

The women's refuge vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence

$369,520

Vision West

Creating pathways for vulnerable whānau to rise out of poverty, isolation, homelessness, and joblessness by providing comprehensive wraparound services.

$202,528

Auckland City Mission

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

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

Christchurch City Mission

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

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

Graeme Dingle Foundation

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

SVA

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

Recreate NZ is committed to enhancing the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development, and the independence of young people with intellectual disabilities.

$260,000

Future Leaders

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 Auckland

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 Mentoring

Upside supports young people to feel a little brighter and a little more loved than they did yesterday.

$144,000

SPCA

SPCA (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Incorporated) helps protect over 33,000 animals across the country every year.

$97,750

Surf Lifesaving NZ

SLSNZ is the leading beach and coastal safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority in Aotearoa.

$73,500

St Johns Ambulance

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

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