Our Stories
What Will Your Legacy Be?
September is Wills Month, a nationwide initiative that encourages people to make sure their wills are up to date and reflect the people and causes they care about most.
Paws, Purpose and Perpetuity
Julia Knight describes herself simply: “I’m not a do-gooder, but I want to do good.
Creating Pathways to Possibility
A grant from Sunrise Foundation, made possible through The Tindall Foundation, is helping Tōnui Collab deliver its innovative Pā Hangarau programme to tamariki across Te Tairāwhiti.
Investing in Local Futures Through Scholarships
Education changes lives, and through a growing number of scholarship funds, Sunrise Foundation is helping local students take the next step towards their future.
Hearing Fund in Action
A grant from Sunrise’s Hearing Fund has helped Ollie Egan purchase a laptop that is compatible with his cochlear implants, allowing them to connect directly and making online learning, research…
Investing in the Heart of Our Community
A new endowment fund has been established for The Y Gisborne, creating a lasting investment in the wellbeing of our community and helping secure the future of one of Tairāwhiti's…
Founding Trustees Stepping Aside
Sunrise Foundation has farewelled two trustees whose commitment and leadership have helped shape the organisation from its earliest days.
From the Coast, For the Coast
A new endowment fund is helping secure the future of Te Ara Kauhoe, a community-led initiative that trains local swimming and water safety instructors from East Coast communities.