More than $563,000 worth of grants distributed to worthy causes in all sectors of the community from this year's funding round.

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Welcome to Sunrise Foundation

Sunrise Foundation is a simple and lasting way to support local charities and causes that are important to you.

Sunrise Foundation has supported over 160+ charities and local community groups since our inception in 2014.

Sunrise enables generous people to make a bigger impact in their communities, by investing donations and distributing the returns to causes close to their hearts, year after year.

By connecting donors with local causes they care about, we provide Tairāwhiti-Gisborne charities with long-term, sustainable income. Unlike other charitable giving, our smarter giving model is built to last – making your giving go further.

All money raised here, stays here.

The generosity of our donors at a glance

We’ve made the following impact to our community since 2014:
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Keeping the Coast Connected to Care

Keeping the Coast Connected to Care

16 February 2026

Accessing healthcare can be challenging for many living up the Coast, where long distances and limited transport options make essential appointments difficult to reach.

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A Boost for Tairāwhiti’s Fijian Community

A Boost for Tairāwhiti’s Fijian Community

16 February 2026

Thanks to support from Sunrise, the Tairāwhiti Fijian Community can now grow its sport and wellbeing initiatives for people of all ages throughout Tairāwhiti.

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Our people

Our board of up to nine voluntary Trustees govern Sunrise Foundation with a robust governance and succession model. They gift their time, considerable community knowledge and professional expertise to help transform lives and create a more vibrant, prosperous region for all.