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Rob Everett, former FMA and NZ Growth Capital Partners head, joins Simplicity

01/05/2025

Rob will be joining the Board of Simplicity on 1 May and will become independent Chair from 1 July, replacing Joy Marslin, who has been Board Chair since 2016. “We’re delighted to have someone of Rob’s calibre join our mission to give Kiwis more dignity in retirement,” said Joy Marslin.

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Foundation's latest funding supports young Kiwis

Published 27/03/2025

This month, the Simplicity Foundation reached a major milestone, reaching over $10 million in total donations. With $475,500 distributed in latest funding round to a range of organisations supporting youth development, education, and environmental restoration across New Zealand.

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Donations to the Foundation reach $10M

Published 21/03/2025

The Simplicity Foundation hit a real milestone this month- reaching $10 million in donations! Since day one, 15% of our fees have gone to the Simplicity Foundation, helping them fund Kiwi charities that make a real difference.

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$600,000 donated this Christmas

Published 23/12/2024

The Simplicity Foundation has donated a record $600,000 to a range of amazing Kiwi charities providing food, shelter and support to New Zealanders in need this Christmas.

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Why giving back is good for business

Published 05/12/2024

In the world of finance, the pursuit of profit often takes centre stage. But when Simplicity was set up back in 2016, the founders wanted to do things a little differently. So how does our "15% of fees to charity"...

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The Foundation donates $688k in latest funding round

Published 14/10/2024

The Simplicity Foundation distributed a total of $688,000 in the September funding round, across a range of impactful initiatives. These donations focused on supporting environmental preservation, education, youth development, and social support.

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First Foundation gives talented young people a hand up

Published 23/08/2024

Many highly capable students are held back by their socioeconomic status. First Foundation is changing that by giving talented young Kiwis a hand up to attend university and reach their full potential.

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Foundation supports youth, community and marine restoration

Published 31/07/2024

In its latest round of giving, the Simplicity Foundation donated $355,000 to five charity partners working in youth and community development; and made a $100,000 donation under the environmental pillar to Revive our Gulf,…

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