Imagine a Southland where our combined generosity ignites transformation, where every contribution resonates far beyond its initial act.  This is the commitment of the Southland Foundation – a beacon of unity, prosperity and enduring impact.

The Southland Foundation, a member of the Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand (CFANZ) is a unique type of charitable trust, providing a vehicle for people to make donations to their Southland communities to benefit the organisations and causes that matter the most to them. 

Donations can be received as a part of a bequest included in your will, or you can donate during your lifetime and receive the pleasure of seeing the results of your generosity. The charitable donations received are pooled and invested with a share of the generated income reinvested into local community initiatives, while the principal continues to grow in perpetuity for future generations. It’s a powerful way for individuals to support causes they care about and contribute to the long-term well-being of their communities.

In short – your gift is invested and grown, and the ongoing income earned goes to the local causes you love.

There are many ways to give and so any contribution large or small has the potential to make the most meaningful and lasting change.

Giving is totally donor-led.  Our job is to match you with ways to direct your generosity to people and places in Southland that you care about the most and are close to your heart.

There are many options for giving, including setting up your own named endowment fund or donating into an existing fund that aligns with your specific interests.

For more information about the Southland Foundation, ways you can contribute or ways in which a charitable organisation may benefit from these funds please visit southlandfoundation.org.nz

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