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Impact 2030 Supporters:
The John Chadwick Rangatahi Presentation
Well-known and respected local lawyer, John Te Manihera Chadwick NZOM died suddenly in Rotorua in 2017. A man of words and music, he worked selflessly for 30 years with community organisations that made a difference for young people.
Causes and effects
Back in 2002, The Warehouse Group founder Sir Stephen Tindall and Tauranga lawyer Bill Holland, discovered a new way of thinking about charity. It was a model that had been operating in the US and Canada for many decades; a movement called “community foundations”.
September is Wills Month
Whatever it is you want for your community your big dream can happen! Because when you give through Geyser Community Foundation your gift can be invested and grown into an ongoing source of funding that can be used how you decide.
Download a Will Information Pack today!
Local law firms in Rotorua and Taupo have been supporting Geyser’s Wills Month promotion for a number of years. During the month of September, our partner firms will make a simple change to an existing will to include a gift to the local community through the Geyser Community Foundation at no charge.
September is Wills Month – Video
If you are considering leaving a gift in your will, we can help you make yours a lasting legacy for our community – BIG dreams CAN happen!
Check out the CFNZ video.
Winter 2022 Newsletter
We are pleased to share a copy of our latest Newsletter with you, which we hope you enjoy. Read the highlights here.
Rotorua benefits from Geyser Community Foundation gifts
This year, seven local community organisations received gifts totalling $45,000 from the Geyser Community Foundation.
Taupo benefits from Geyser Community Foundation gifts
This year, four local community organisations received gifts totalling $17,169 from the Geyser Community Foundation.
Taupo solicitor appointed as Trustee
Well-known Taupo solicitor, Michael Grantham has joined the Geyser Community Foundation Board of Trustees.
Past Pupils of Reporoa College will benefit from new grant
Past pupils of Reporoa College wanting to retrain or upskill will benefit from the Peter, Joan and Kay Dean Fund managed by the Geyser Community Foundation.
Funding Rounds Now Open
Applications are open from an increasing number of funds managed by the Geyser Community Foundation.
Local children will benefit from new fund
Local children will benefit from the new fund established by the Taupō School of Music with the Geyser Community Foundation.
National Volunteer Week 2022
This week is National Volunteer Week and a time where we would like to sincerely thank the collective contribution of the wonderful volunteers who make Geyser Community Foundation thrive.
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro appointed as Patron
Community Foundations of New Zealand are thrilled to announce that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, has been appointed as Patron for their work.
Donate to the Michael Pilaar Fund
Young musicians aged who live within the Rotorua and Taupo Districts, benefit from the Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund, managed by the Geyser Community Foundation.
Help keep Laurie’s memory alive forever
Geyser Community Foundation is honoured to manage the Laurie Durand Ohi Rangatahi Fund on behalf of Laurie’s whanau.