Knowledge Bank preserves Hawke’s Bay history
The history of some of the most interesting and influential Hawke’s Bay families and events are being captured and digitised safely for posterity thanks to Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank, which is managed by the Hawke’s Bay Digital Archives Trust. The brainchild of the late James Morgan, former Editor of Hawke’s Bay Herald Tribute, the Knowledge […]
Crombie Scholarship eases university costs for Napier students
Feelings of disbelief and amazement came over Napier teens, Jacob Driver and Roisin Kenny recently, when they were told they were the recipients of the highly contested Diana and Colin Crombie Scholarship, managed by Hawke’s Bay Foundation. The Year 13 students were awarded $9,000 each – given out over the course of three years – […]
New fund major boost for Hawke’s Bay Foundation
Sons and daughters of hard-working families will continue to benefit from a Charitable Trust worth over $500,000 that has been transferred to Hawke’s Bay Foundation. Named after its founders, Napier philanthropists, Diana and Colin Crombie, the new fund is the former Penzance Charitable Trust, which has provided local secondary-school students with scholarships for the past […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Nourished for Nil
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Nourished for Nil’s unique responses. Nourished for Nil Nourished for Nil was formed in 2017 by Christina McBeth and Louise Saurin with a mission […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Enliven Older People Services
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Enliven Older People Service’s unique response. Enliven Older People Services Enliven Older People Services Enliven Older People Services is a provision of Presbyterian […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Central HB Budget Services
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Service’s unique response. Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Services Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Services Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Service is […]
Hawke’s Bay Foundation Staff Adapt During Lockdown
Like the rest of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay Foundation staff were abruptly cast into working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Thankfully the digitally advanced world we live in made it very accessible and straightforward. The only glitch was the odd “micro-management” from the littlest members of staff, aka our children who were often challenging with their demands! All jokes aside, we […]
Fund market update from Hawke’s Bay Foundation Chair, Giles Pearson
Hawke’s Bay Foundation operates under the Endowment Fund model, where the majority of donations received are invested, and the income received from these donations is distributed to local charities annually. Our Endowment Fund is invested in perpetuity, so we have not been particularly concerned about volatility caused by Covid-19. Like all investment portfolios the Endowment Fund dropped in value, […]
Applications Invited For Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s Annual Funding Round
Hawke’s Bay Foundation is delighted to invite applications for their 2020 annual funding round. Local registered charities have from 18 May until 22 June to apply online at www.hawkesbayfoundation.org.nz for a grant. The Foundation considers funding for groups that make a difference in the community, with the focus on community connectedness, social development, health, children […]
Locals Show Heart In Time of COVID-19 Crisis
When New Zealand went into a country-wide lockdown for four weeks in March, Hawke’s Bay Foundation was contacted by many locals wanting to help those hit with new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being unable to leave home meant people couldn’t drop food or clothing parcels into food banks or charity shops, so had […]
