Inspiring generosity for a better region



Give
where 
you live

Making your
giving go
further

Everlasting 
generosity
made easy

Anyone can give 
and it all makes 
a difference

Your gift
is invested
and grown
and the ongoing
income earned

goes to the local
causes you love

Te Tauihu is a special place

Top of the South Community Foundation was founded to encourage and enable generosity in the top of the South Island for the benefit of our communities.

We help generous people by providing easy and secure options to support the charities and community projects of their choice now and forever.

Our latest news

Nettie Stow announced as new EO

Top of the South Community Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Nettie Stow as our new executive officer.
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From the Chair

This month we farewelled Gavin as our Executive Officer and we're actively recruiting for a new EO.
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Dame Cindy applauds work of Community Foundations

Community Foundations work so well because of the community-based aspect of their model, Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor General of New Zealand told a recent gathering at Government House.
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Gavin Larsen on Community Foundations

Listen as Gavin talks about the wider community foundation model.

Make a lasting difference

Act now to begin building your legacy through Top of the South Community Foundation
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