Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it is set to receive a further $220,000 in operational funding for the 2026-27 financial year. This support, which comes from the Council's Capital Endowment Fund and is not funded by ratepayers, will enable the Foundation to continue its mission of growing giving to benefit communities in Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri now and for generations to come. Kura Tāwhiti Foundation Co-Chair, Dr. Anak

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

Storm recovery, wins for wāhine and major board news to kick off 2026

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

“Barbara has always been quietly generous. She’s thoughtful, progressive, and always thinking about how to help others – even after she’s gone.”

Youth Hub Christchurch is going from strength to strength since opening in November 2024.

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 has successfully secured new funding from the Christchurch City Council.

Making a bequest is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy in your community

Doing good is just part of who we are. Underneath that, there's something interesting to be uncovered about our tax incentives for giving.

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 BLACKCAPS and England’s first T20 match in Christchurch generated $220,000 in gate sales, gifted to the Sports Inclucivity Fund.

We are tremendously proud that the first gift through The Christchurch Foundation is to Tūranga.