Impact100 Canterbury Spotlight: Rebecca Inch & Seed the Change

We’re thrilled (and a little bit humbled) to introduce our newest Impact100 Canterbury member, Rebecca Inch, whose seat has been generously sponsored by Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai. They've taken a “pay what you can” approach to foster a culture of generosity, overcome barriers to participation and increase diversity within the chapter.

About Rebecca

Rebecca is a force of nature and a welcome youthful addition to the collective. Currently completing not one but two degrees in Law and Politics & History at the University of Canterbury, she brings a sharp, thoughtful lens to thorny social issues and a steady resolve to take action where it counts.

In her role as Project Coordinator at Seed the Change, Rebecca spearheads Action the Compassion: a student-led series of wellbeing hui that empowers young people with the confidence and autonomy to bring their ideas to fruition.

As a passionate advocate for upstream thinking and proaction, Rebecca is committed to amplifying the voices of the vulnerable and driving positive change across Waitaha. She encourages young people to get involved in philanthropy in ways that feel accessible, such as volunteering time, fundraising, or pooling resources with mates.

“Young people do care, even if they don’t always have the capacity to donate” she says. “Initiatives like Impact100 Canterbury help open the door further, making it even easier to participate through workplace sponsorship, shared memberships, or small regular giving, so more people can take part, be heard, and be part of that change.”

About Seed the Change

Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai is a Ōtautahi-based philanthropic platform that nurtures early-stage initiatives from seedling ideas to sustainable, independent ventures. Guided by a vision of “seeding joyful change for a world in balance,” Seed the Change contributes a bespoke blend of time, expertise, and seed-funding to initiatives that strengthen the wider charitable ecosystem.

Recognising the constraints that cost can create, their sponsorship of Rebecca’s seat signals a deliberate effort to reduce barriers to participation and increase diversity in philanthropy, and more broadly, to model a culture of generosity to other organisations.

If this approach resonates, we’d love to chat about how your organisation can get involved. Sponsoring a seat, in full or with a “pay what you can afford” model, is a simple way to make a meaningful difference, as small changes in access have compounding impacts.

Get in touch to learn how you can help kindle a culture of giving and grow the impact of collective philanthropy for women in Canterbury.