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

From the Chair - Dave Ashcroft

Kia ora koutou, we are thrilled to announce that with the establishment of our 24th Fund, our total Funds value has now surpassed $10 million, a milestone that reflects the incredible generosity and support of our community
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 From the EO - Nettie Stow 

Welcome to the final newsletter of 2024, where we reflect on the generosity, hard work, and innovation of our community, celebrate the success of our Community Foundation, and look ahead to a vibrant future full of opportunities and impact.
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Nelson Cadets Celebrate Generous Donation

The Nelson Cadets are celebrating the establishment of the 'John and Irina Wares Nelson Navy, Army and Air Force Cadet Units Endowment Fund,' a generous donation that will support local youth development for many years to come.
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Gavin Larsen on Community Foundations

Listen as Gavin talks about the wider community foundation model.

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