Support Us
We enable community -led solutions to meet need and work towards our vision of “a connected community encouraging wellness in people and place.”
We appeal to those of you who live, work or have a vested interest in the health and wellbeing of Te Kauwhata and Districts to partner us. Together we can ensure our core services are protected and our community is a place where individuals and families can live good lives.
Below we have provided information on the three ways you might invest in our organisation;
We appeal to those of you who live, work or have a vested interest in the health and wellbeing of Te Kauwhata and Districts to partner us. Together we can ensure our core services are protected and our community is a place where individuals and families can live good lives.
Below we have provided information on the three ways you might invest in our organisation;
- Donations
- Sponsorship
- Bequests
Donate Funds |
We are a registered charity CC26227, so all donations are tax deductible.
Make a quick and easy donation now via your credit/debit card. Alternatively you can make a bank transfer.
The Te Kauwhata & Districts Information & Support Centre Incorporated - 03-1574-0007572-00.
What impact will my donation have?
When you donate locally, you can be confident that your money will make a difference to people living in your community. They may be a neighbour, a woman you know from the gym, the family of someone your child attends school with, or the man you see at the dog park. Much of our work is confidential, but these are the kinds of things your money will be used for:
A donation of $500 might fund:
Make a quick and easy donation now via your credit/debit card. Alternatively you can make a bank transfer.
The Te Kauwhata & Districts Information & Support Centre Incorporated - 03-1574-0007572-00.
What impact will my donation have?
When you donate locally, you can be confident that your money will make a difference to people living in your community. They may be a neighbour, a woman you know from the gym, the family of someone your child attends school with, or the man you see at the dog park. Much of our work is confidential, but these are the kinds of things your money will be used for:
A donation of $500 might fund:
- One day of staffing
- Food bank – a family’s groceries
- Contribution to community event management
- Fuel and van hire for a social transport outing
- Food bank – a couple’s groceries
- Materials for a free community arts activation
- Induction and training of a new volunteer
- One week of our total insurance costs
- A Counselling session
- Medical transport – to Hamilton/Thames return
- The cost for a child, youth or adult to attend a term's programme at Toi Ako eg. Creative Kids, Youth drop in, Choir, Arts for All
- A financial mentoring session
- Plants and seeds for the community garden
- Food bank – an individual’s groceries
- Administrative costs for monthly law clinic
- CV writing and work readiness support
- One week of the organisation's phone and internet charges
- Medical transport – within TK & Districts
- Contribution to the community garden
- Loan of mobility equipment
- Contribution to the running costs of Luncheon Club for Seniors
- The overhead costs of hosting a session of our peer support groups: Cancer / Grieve and Grow / New Parents Group
- A cuppa and company for someone in need
Sponsor
For businesses and organisations who share our vision and values, we would love to discuss sponsorship with you. There are a number of ways we can return value to you including brand alignment, signage, naming rights, digital recognition, connection with key customers, supports or development opportunities for your staff or members.
We would like to tailor a sponsorship package specific to your business/organisation. We are particularly interested in speaking with organisations who would consider entering into a multi-year partnership. Our General Manager, Lauren Hughes would love to meet with you and discuss this further. Please contact [email protected] / 0212225682.
We would like to tailor a sponsorship package specific to your business/organisation. We are particularly interested in speaking with organisations who would consider entering into a multi-year partnership. Our General Manager, Lauren Hughes would love to meet with you and discuss this further. Please contact [email protected] / 0212225682.
Bequest
Bequests are a wonderful option for those who would like to leave us a gift in their will. If you let us know of your intended bequest we will gratefully include you in our donor group, inviting you to relevant functions and sending you our quarterly donor news.
To make a bequest you will need to consult your lawyer to add the required clauses into your will. You may also wish to let your family and loved ones know of your intention so they are clear about your intentions.
These are some examples of the kind of wording you might use but please ensure you seek legal advice to enact your wishes.
General Bequest: "I give and bequeath the amount of $____to XYZ organisation , located at (specify address)”
Percentage Bequest: "I give and bequeath ___% of the total value of my estate to XYZ organisation located at (specify address)."
Bequest of a Residue: "The residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated, I give and bequeath to XYZ organisation, located at (specify address), to be used as the Board of Trustees directs."
To make a bequest you will need to consult your lawyer to add the required clauses into your will. You may also wish to let your family and loved ones know of your intention so they are clear about your intentions.
These are some examples of the kind of wording you might use but please ensure you seek legal advice to enact your wishes.
General Bequest: "I give and bequeath the amount of $____to XYZ organisation , located at (specify address)”
Percentage Bequest: "I give and bequeath ___% of the total value of my estate to XYZ organisation located at (specify address)."
Bequest of a Residue: "The residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated, I give and bequeath to XYZ organisation, located at (specify address), to be used as the Board of Trustees directs."
Donate Goods and Services
We appreciate donations in kind that may assist us in delivering out core services. For food bank we particularly appreciate:
Homekill - if you keep stock please consider donating a few items from your homekill to our food bank. Meat rarely comes through our national food networks and is a luxury item for many of our clients. A packet of mince or some sausages can go a long way for a family in need.
Items such as worm tea, compost, mulch etc are gratefully received for the Community Garden at appropriate times thoughout the year. Please phone 07 8264303 in advance to make drop off arrangements.
Toi Artspace welcomes quality art materials - paper, paint, yarn etc. Contact [email protected]..
- nonperishable food staples - flour, rice, pasta, canned goods, tea, coffee, spreads, cereals
- frozen meat and vegetables (please arrange drop off to ensure freezer space)
- fresh produce
- toiletries and cleaning products - toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and brushes, washing powder
- new items suitable for gifting at Christmas to whānau in need
Homekill - if you keep stock please consider donating a few items from your homekill to our food bank. Meat rarely comes through our national food networks and is a luxury item for many of our clients. A packet of mince or some sausages can go a long way for a family in need.
Items such as worm tea, compost, mulch etc are gratefully received for the Community Garden at appropriate times thoughout the year. Please phone 07 8264303 in advance to make drop off arrangements.
Toi Artspace welcomes quality art materials - paper, paint, yarn etc. Contact [email protected]..
Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. There are many different volunteer roles that might suit you including:
Please note that all our volunteers are required to consent to a police vetting process.
- Volunteer Drivers - we need people with full, clean drivers licenses available during the week day to assist with medical transport to Hamilton and Thames. Our drivers use our vehicles and are fully trained and supported in their work.
- Luncheon Club volunteers - we need people who enjoy food preparation and hospitality to assist in the preparation and services of our monthly Luncheon Club for Seniors at the Bowling Club. This is a lovely social opportunity to work in a team and to build relationships with our senior guests.
- Community Gardeners - we welcome assistance with planting, weeding, harvesting and maintenance at the community garden. We meet Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Fantastic if you have previous gardening experience but you will be working with our experienced team leaders and they are happy to support new gardeners in their roles.
- Event volunteers - we often need assistance with things such as traffic management, parking, supervision, catering and more at our community events.
- General Hand - there are many jobs around our properties that volunteers could assist with such as water blasting, sweeping, sorting.
Please note that all our volunteers are required to consent to a police vetting process.
Thank you for the continued support of everyone who contributes to our mahi
We are grateful to our core funders:
- WEL Energy Trust
- Trust Waikato
- Lotteries NZ
- Sky City Hamilton Community Trust
- The Trust Community Foundation
- Te Whatu Ora - Waikato
- Waikato Regional Council
- Te Kauwhata Water Association
- Kainga Ora
- Waikato District Council – Creative Communities
- Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS)
- DV Bryant Trust
- Norah Howell Charitable Trust
- Tindall Rural Fund
- Community Waikato Tindall fund
- Te Kauwhata Lions
- St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
- John and Nicola Kenel
- Value Add