Tailored Trading and Proactive Saving: Orchid Horizon’s Twin Finance Solutions For many female business founders, building a business means juggling paid work, startup demands, and family responsibilities – often all at once – which, without a financial buffer, can make committing to a new venture feel insurmountable. The Women Entrepreneurs Fund, founded by Joy Shivas in 2022, is working to upend the gender imbalance in the startup sphere by providing female founders with p

Back to Basics: Michelle Chim’s "Papercup" Phone In 2022, Joy Shivas turned her vision for a more diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem into reality. Her Women Entrepreneurs Fund, supported by Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation, is an endowment fund that continues to grow, supporting female business founders year after year. Now, thanks to Joy’s generosity, three more extraordinary women have been given a lifeline. Speaking of lines, Michelle Chim, one of our lates

Syncing with your Cycle: Lizzy Leonard's Smart Meal-Planning Platform The Women Entrepreneur’s Fund is back with another round of $10,000 grants for female business founders – moving the needle ever-closer to an equitable startup system. Thanks to the continued support and vision of donor Joy Shivas, we have three more remarkable winners to celebrate. Lizzy Leonard has launched an innovative SAAS product you’ll want to sink your teeth into. Born out of her own experiments wi

Joy Shivas partnered with The Christchurch Foundation to establish the Women Entrepreneurs Fund, providing financial and holistic support to female founders to cover their living expenses while they drive their business forward.

The Christchurch Foundation’s Women Entrepreneur’s Fund continues its mission to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship by backing innovators like Emily Blythe, whose ideas are redefining the aviation industry.

The Christchurch Foundation's Women Entrepreneurs Fund has awarded $10,000 to Tracy Austin for her innovative approach to reuniting lost pets with their owners.

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The Christchurch Foundation is delighted to witness the remarkable journey of Funded, a transformative digital platform poised to revolutionise the funding landscape.

The Christchurch Foundation's Womens Entrepreneur Fund has awarded $10,000 to Annette Swale.

The Christchurch Foundation's Womens Entrepreneur Fund has awarded $10,000 to Jade Luxton.

The Christchurch Foundation's Womens Entrepreneur Fund has awarded $10,000 to student entrepreneur Emmalee Abbott Joe.

Jessica Fitzjohn is one of the winners of the Women Entrepreneurs Fund grant for 2024, to support her revolutionary breast screening device.

The Kate Sheppard Women’s Fund and awards were established to celebrate our region’s proud tradition of female leadership.