Our community impact
Over the years we have worked with a variety of community organisations in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman. Along with fulfilling the specific wishes of our Living Giving and Bequesting donors, we also make annual grants from our General and Environment Endowment Funds .
Stories of support
Nurturing future Conservationists
Offering children opportunities to experience nature in fun and exciting ways is inspiring future generations to care for our environment.
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Fisher Fund for Golden Bay
Our Fisher Fund for Golden Bay was generously seeded by a Golden Bay based couple, “to benefit the Golden Bay Community in areas such as, but not limited to, improving health infrastructure, cultural and arts, environmental, and sporting activities etc.”
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George’s Black Dog swim raises $131,000
Student's swim to raise money for teen mental health exceeds initial goal of $100,000.
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Crossroads’ Christmas a huge success
This happy family were among those who attended the Crossroads Marlborough Christmas dinner.
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Craigs Christmas Giving
Life Linc do fantastic counselling work in our community and are one of the deserving recipients of this year’s Craigs Christmas Giving.
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Generous grant assists Marlborough Sounds flood-affected community
Flood repairs to the popular Te Ara Tuhono Link Pathway track will be possible thanks to a recent grant.
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Generous locals support Richmond RDA
An amazing local couple have seeded a new fund with Top of the South Community Foundation that will support Richmond's cherished Riding for the Disabled, now and into the future!
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Exciting new youth fund launched
Top of the South Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a new Nelson Tasman Youth Development Fund.
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The AgeConnect Fund – forever!
Three years ago the AgeConnect Fund was established for Age Concern Nelson Tasman, via a ‘trust transfer’ process, and it
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Grant for riding equipment put to great use
The recent Top of the South Community Foundation grant made to Marlborough Riding for the Disabled enabled the purchase of
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Inspiring gift a game-changer for Foundation
All donor gifts made through the Foundation are amazing, but this piece of news is just simply staggering.
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Beautiful Golden Bay receives amazing gift
New donors Martyn and Susan Fisher have made an exceptional gift to launch our Golden Bay Fund.
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Marlborough school benefits from grant
Children at Wairau Valley School are enjoying their upgraded bike track, thanks to a recent grant from the Foundation.
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Playtime at Home Just Got Better
Stoke Toy Library were proud recipients of a recent grant from the Foundation, that will allow them to upgrade their toy selection.
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The Generosity of Christmas Giving
Craigs Investment Partners have again generously assisted in bringing a little extra Christmas cheer to our community.
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Funding the Environment
Generous grant assists environmental projects on Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve.
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Marlborough families assisted after flooding disaster.
Marlborough families hit hard by the recent August flooding have received assistance thanks to a generous donation of $5000 by The Tindall Foundation.
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Generous gift aids the safety of Mohua Blue Penguins
In 2020 your Foundation gave a small grant to the Mohua Blue Penguin Trust to assist with the costs associated
Read moreTotal Funds distributed into our Community in 2022 $112,981
2021/2022 Grants Recipient ListIn addition to our own grants we have also, through our positive relationship with the Tindall Foundation, helped to facilitate a number of Tindall grants to the following Top of the South charitable organisations . We also have an awesome partnership with Craigs Investment Partners, and assist Craigs to make Christmas Giving grants.
© Top of the South Community Foundation 2023.
Photos from Nelsontasman.nz, Only Marlborough and Unsplash.
Made with ♥️ by Avoca in Nelson, New Zealand
Photos from Nelsontasman.nz, Only Marlborough and Unsplash.
Made with ♥️ by Avoca in Nelson, New Zealand