Established in 2012, the General Fund is our central fund. As the name suggests, monies distributed from this fund are used to make a lasting and meaningful impact in our community forever.

The General Fund is ideal for those wanting to make a gift of any amount, without having to specify which organisations or causes will benefit. This fund suits those that would like to make either a one-off or a regular donation but don’t want to set up a named endowment fund.

It’s hard to imagine what those needs will be in the future and they could change drastically over time. The General Fund will adapt to meet our community’s needs as they change.

Every year our annual funding round allows local charities, organisations and worthy causes the opportunity to apply for funding from the General Fund. This ensures we support those organisations which are meeting the needs of the community – whoever they may be and whenever their need arises.  Whether that’s this year, in 20, 50 or 100 years’ from now.

Since its inception in 2012, Hawke’s Bay Foundation has been supporting local charities with long-term sustainable funding streams.