Sunrise Foundation has supported over 129 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.
"I like knowing the support would go on forever, rather than giving a lump sum that would be gone when it was gone."
Before Norman passed away, he wanted to secure a way to give back to the creative community that had provided him with immense enjoyment over his lifetime.
It’s estimated that up to 50 percent of adults in New Zealand do not have a will.
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.