Grassroots giving – tennis tournament partners with Hawke’s Bay Foundation
Hawke’s Bay’s women and children are set to be supported with another significant donation of over $38,000 from the Hawke’s Bay Women’s Charity Tennis Tournament. To ensure the impact is felt in perpetuity, the organisers have decided to put a portion of the funds raised from this year’s event to set up a fund with […]
Giving for good in CHB
Lush green landscapes and rolling hills, quaint pubs, and bustling country schools. Central Hawke’s Bay is characterised by all of the above, but like other rural regions in New Zealand, it faces many of the same challenges including high cost of living, rising unemployment and isolation. That’s why place-based giving has become key to the […]
A morning of community and celebration
What a privilege to bring together our donors, grant recipients, community leaders and supporters for our annual Connecting to Impact breakfast in October. Alesha Hope shared: “At the heart of our foundation’s mission is a simple but powerful belief: that strong communities are built by people who care. And today, that belief is standing in […]
A strategic response to a tough funding climate
Financial security is top of mind for most Kiwis this year, as the cost of living continues to bite. And the same can certainly be said for charities and community groups. Increasingly under pressure as government contracts are renegotiated (or lost altogether), operational costs rise, grants are harder to find and donors tighten their belts, […]
Together we are making a difference – $437,000 distributed to local charities
There’s good news this week for 78 charitable organisations across the region who have received vital support through Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s annual distributions round, including a number of first-time applicants. A total of $437,221 is now making its way directly to the community, funding everything from anxiety support to social services to the arts. The […]
Beyond the Family Tree
Every year in Aotearoa, thousands of Kiwis make one of the biggest decisions of their lifetime from the privacy of their own home – or perhaps in the sanctity of their lawyer’s office. They write a will. Although most wills provide for immediate family, New Zealanders are also increasingly choosing charitable gifts in their wills, […]
Community Fund Spotlight: Te Mata Park – Ngā Tipuna Fund
Community groups or charities can create a ‘Community Fund’, that will provide a reliable long-term fundraising vehicle to support their vision forever, making sure people can benefit from their services, visit the places they’ve built or enjoy the experiences they create for generations to come. It is free to set up and supporters can donate […]
Welcome to our new Distributions Committee members
We’re thrilled to announce that Junior Armstrong and Sue Wilson have joined our Distribution Committee. Sue has called Wairoa home for 32 years with her husband Fenton, a fifth-generation local. Through SMW Design + Events, Sue works on projects reducing rural isolation and supporting small businesses. Her community involvement includes managing the East Coast Farming […]
It starts with toast and Milo
Every weekday morning at Awhi Charitable Trust begins the same way: toast and Milo. Ākonga settle into a comfortable room, full of sofas, games, pens and pencils, photos and cosy throws to wrap over their knees. Awhi, based in Hastings has been running since 2021, set up by co-founders who identified a need for more […]
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 […]
