A vision to transform young lives
When a generous man named Robert France died over 135 years ago, he left explicit instructions as to how his estate should be managed. His property on Napier Hill was to be gifted to his sister. And because he passed away unmarried with no dependents, the remainder of his wealth was to put in trust […]
Opinion Piece: Kiwis need to learn to trust charities
By Alesha Hope Executive Officer, Hawke’s Bay Foundation Let me start with this: Hawke’s Bay is a generous region. There’s evidence of kindness and reciprocity everywhere you turn. We rally when times are tough and there are many shining examples of this, like Cyclone Gabrielle’s Silt Taskforce, and Mates4Life’s commitment to suicide prevention in our […]
Sowing seeds of change for our whānau
Dr Aria Graham – mum, nurse, PhD, and passionate advocate for new mothers and tamariki – describes her not-for-profit in Waipatu as “a magic garden”. “There’s always a pot on the stove, and every kind of stew or curry or soup being made. Someone’s baking focaccia. There are māmā lying on their Swiss balls doing […]
Dementia Gift Honours Wife
At 93 years of age David Etheridge has enjoyed a few trips around the sun but when it comes to shining lights in his life it’s the thought of his wife and soul mate Diana, battling dementia that brings him to tears. David laments it’s a sad way for their once vibrant lives to end […]
A heartfelt gift through each home sold
‘Loyalty’ is a word that means the world to Susie Sturt. The real estate agent, who has lived in Hawke’s Bay since 2009, says she’s not only loyal to the region, but to the concept of giving back in as many ways as she can. Susie – who with Jarrod Lowe runs a successful real […]
Supercharging your giving – give and get your tax back
Guest contributor – Eleanor Cater from Community Foundations of Aotearoa NZ Giving into our communities, both through our time and our resources, plays an important part in the kiwi psyche. Here in New Zealand, we understand and support a giving culture, however what is not widely understood is the part played, and the rationale behind, […]
The Spirit of Christmas Giving with Craigs Investment Partners
We’re delighted to share that Craigs Investment Partners’ employees have chosen Orange Sky as their Christmas Giving recipient this year, donating $2,500 through Hawke’s Bay Foundation! Since launching in August, Orange Sky has been making a significant impact in Hawke’s Bay, running five weekly shifts providing free laundry services to those experiencing homelessness and […]
‘Foundation Friends’ Raise a Glass to 2024
Hawke’s Bay Foundation (HBF) called a wrap on 2024 with a recent celebratory gathering of loyal supporters at historic homestead Greenhill Lodge. Toasting a year of significant community impact and endowment fund growth, the evening provided the perfect forum for recently appointed Executive Officer Alesha Hope to thank donors for their ongoing support, highlight the […]
2024 Scholarship Winners Announced
The size and scope of Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s scholarship programme is growing year on year, with seven winners announced in 2024 across four scholarships. Thanks to our generous donors, the four annual scholarships that the Foundation offers are: The Diana and Colin Crombie Scholarship, France Trust Scholarship, Barry Family and BEL Group Tertiary Study Grant […]
Fund Donor Feature – Trustee Andrew Caseley
Since his appointment to the HBF Board in November 2023, Andrew Caseley has made it his mission to make his own mark on the Community Foundation, both as a Trustee and, together with his wife Katie, a dedicated donor. As a born and bred local who is now back in Hawke’s Bay permanently, Andrew’s made […]
