Our Stories
Words from Glenda
At our AGM it was wonderful to look back on how far we’ve come since launching in 2014. We’ve grown our endowments to $6.
St John Fund established in memory of past volunteers
A mystery benefactor has stepped forward to launch a new fund it is hoped will secure the future for our local branch of St John.
Casual Fridays benefit those in need
Every Friday the Finance Hub at Gisborne District Council who are not working from home go to work in casual attire and they contribute a donation to the communal office…
Out with old, in with the new
Social media has been a bit of a roller coaster for us over the past year, so recently we made the decision to create new Facebook and Instagram pages.
Hard work pays off
The Women’s Native Tree Project Trust grew and then donated over 6000 healthy native trees and plants to community groups within Tairāwhiti last year.
Apply for a Grant with Sunrise
Charities and community organisations with a charitable purpose in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti can apply for grants from the Sunrise General Fund from 1 June 2022 until 19 July 2022.
Tairāwhiti volunteers ' the engine in a fancy car'
Gisborne Volunteer Centre (GVC) carefully matches volunteers with the organisation's where they will have the greatest impact, enjoyment, and sense of contribution.
Chrisp family has Ngatapa Club 'in the blood'
Alex Chrisp was rapt to learn that his weekly donations to the Ngatapa Rugby and Associated Sports Club Endowment Fund have totalled over $800 within just a few years.