Local giving has always been important and with September being Wills Month, it’s a timely reminder to think about how you would like to effect lasting change in the community you love.

When it comes to giving, there are a few things that we know for sure. One of these is that New Zealanders are really generous.

In 2023, we even came in tenth on the Global Giving Index, meaning that out of 142 countries surveyed, we were the 10th most likely to have helped a stranger, donated money to a charity or volunteered time to an organisation in the 30 days preceding the survey.

As it turns out, we are really, really good at giving back.

However, when it comes to leaving a gift to charity in our wills, we’ve got a bit of work to do. Currently, 5% of kiwis leave a gift to charity in their wills. This compares to 7.5% in Australia and 15% in the U.K.

So, what is it about bequests? Why don’t more of us leave a gift to charity in our wills?

Realistically, we all have our individual motivators and inhibitors for giving.

With Hawke’s Bay Foundation, leaving a gift in your will enables you to decide where your giving is directed, to support the causes close to your heart, forever. Your donation is invested in perpetuity, generating income that is distributed annually to community organisations within Hawke’s Bay. One gift from your will supports your community for generations.

September is Wills Month so consider what you love the most and give our friendly team a call on 06 870 4648 to discuss how you can get your giving wheels in motion. Or simply check out our Wills Month Page.