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.

Lymphoedema is often called "the hidden disease" – and for good reason.

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.

Alli Kennedy has been awarded $10,000 from the Christchurch Foundation's Women's Entrepreneur Fund.

The Christchurch Foundation is proud to present the 2022 winners of the Kate Sheppard Women’s Fund.

The Christchurch Foundation is proud to present the 2021 winners of the Kate Sheppard Women’s Fund.

The Christchurch Foundation is proud to present the 2020 winners of the Kate Sheppard Women’s Fund.

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