What if you could make a difference?

Providing affordable, family-style homes where older people can live independently with companionship, dignity and community connection.

[[cause:housing;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:older people;seniors;affordable housing;rental homes;independent living;companionship;isolation;wellbeing;volunteers;community]]

Bringing world-class chamber music to Nelson while nurturing emerging talent and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

[[cause:arts;young]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:chamber music;music;festival;artists;musicians;emerging artists;masterclasses;workshops;young people;performance;culture]]

Providing free advocacy and practical support so people facing hardship can access income, essentials and dignity.

[[cause:safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:hardship;poverty;benefits;advocacy;income support;unemployment;food pantry;families;caregivers;superannuitants;basic needs]]

Creating life-changing mentoring relationships that build confidence, resilience and brighter futures for local tamariki and young people.

[[cause:young;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:children;tamariki;young people;youth;mentoring;role models;confidence;resilience;schools;connection;life choices]]

Repairing and rehoming donated bikes to reduce waste, improve access to transport and build community connection.

[[cause:environment;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:bikes;cycling;repair;reuse;waste reduction;low-emission transport;volunteers;schools;former refugees;hardship;bike maintenance]]

Protecting native wildlife and restoring biodiversity in Nelson’s Brook Valley through conservation, education and community involvement.

[[cause:environment;young]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:Brook Waimārama Sanctuary;Brook Sanctuary;native wildlife;conservation;biodiversity;predator free;native forest;endangered species;kiwi;tuatara;kākāriki;education;schools;volunteers;restoration]]

Independent science creating practical solutions for healthy ecosystems, communities and a sustainable future.

[[cause:environment;young]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:science;environment;ecosystems;waterways;aquaculture;climate;biodiversity;students;schools;scholarships;young people]]

Creating a culturally significant garden where Nelson’s Chin community can connect, heal, share traditions and celebrate belonging.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:Chin community;refugees;culture;heritage;garden;healing;belonging;elders;young people;traditions;public space]]

Supporting cultural, artistic, social and heritage projects that enhance Nelson and preserve its civic character.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money;assets;legacy]]

[[keywords:heritage;civic projects;historic landmarks;arts;culture;community;bequests;annual giving;land;buildings;works of art;memorials]]

Offering free, confidential information and advocacy that helps people navigate problems, access support and understand their rights.

[[cause:safety;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:advice;advocacy;rights;tenancy;workplace;social services;volunteers;information;fairness;confidential support;community]]

Keeping Nelson’s coastal community safe through volunteer-led marine rescue, training and emergency response around the clock.

[[cause:safety]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:coastguard;marine rescue;search and rescue;boaties;sea safety;emergency response;volunteers;training;rescue vessel;fundraising]]

Creating inclusive arts opportunities where people with disabilities can express themselves, connect and participate in community life.

[[cause:arts;safety;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:art;creative expression;disability;inclusive arts;facilitated sessions;exhibitions;performance;access;community;safety;belonging]]

Turning local food waste into living compost while teaching practical skills and growing a low-waste, resilient community.

[[cause:environment;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:compost;food waste;waste reduction;circular economy;soil;gardens;volunteers;workshops;education;CBD;low waste]]

Creating inclusive spaces for diverse cultures to share stories, build connection and strengthen belonging across Nelson.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:culture;diversity;Global Majority;migrants;inclusion;belonging;storytelling;music;dance;workshops;community;equity]]

Preserving a treasured heritage house and reserve as a welcoming place for community, creativity, learning and celebration.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:heritage;historic house;reserve;community venue;events;arts;education;walking tracks;volunteers;preservation;celebration]]

Helping local people and families through financial hardship and crisis with practical support, grants and long-term community care.

[[cause:safety;community]]

[[give:money;legacy]]

[[keywords:hardship;crisis;families;food;grocery vouchers;essential bills;social inequality;community support;endowment;bequest;grants]]

Giving local voices a platform through community radio, podcasts and programmes that celebrate culture, creativity and connection.

[[cause:community;arts]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:community radio;broadcasting;podcasts;local voices;volunteers;music;arts;culture;youth;language programmes;media literacy]]

Providing housing, wellbeing and youth support that helps people and whānau move toward greater stability and independence.

[[cause:housing;safety;young]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:housing;accommodation;tenancy support;whānau;wellbeing;mental health;young people;rangatahi;mentoring;stability;wraparound support]]

Building affordable homes and stronger communities so local families can establish stability, connection and a secure future.

[[cause:housing;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:affordable housing;homes;families;rental housing;home ownership;Rutherford Street;community;ReStore;volunteers;accessible homes]]

Walking alongside pregnant māma, pēpi and whānau with free, sustained support through hardship, trauma and instability.

[[cause:safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:pregnancy;māma;pēpi;tamariki;whānau;hardship;trauma;pregnancy loss;emergency housing;support;Kaupapa Māori]]

Helping people with hearing loss stay connected, confident and included through practical support, outreach and education.

[[cause:safety;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:hearing loss;hearing aids;older people;rest homes;education;safe listening;inclusion;connection;volunteers;sign language;support]]

Connecting women with spare rooms and women seeking safe, affordable housing, companionship and greater financial security.

[[cause:housing;community;safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:women;homesharing;affordable housing;housing;spare rooms;loneliness;financial security;social connection;safe housing;older women]]

Supporting young tāne through kaupapa Māori mentoring, life skills and connection to build confidence, purpose and positive futures.

[[cause:young;safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:rangatahi;tāne;young men;Kaupapa Māori;mentoring;life skills;identity;tikanga;employment;education;justice;resilience]]

Strengthening community organisations across Te Tauihu through leadership development, practical support and collaboration that builds a more resilient for-purpose sector.

[[cause:community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:Kōtuitui;Kotuitui;community development;for-purpose sector;non-profits;charities;community organisations;governance;leadership;capability building;training;workshops;The Weave;Te Tauihu;iwi;Te Tiriti;collaboration;digital hub;capacity building]]

Providing a free creative space where people facing mental health challenges find connection, purpose and artistic expression.

[[cause:arts;safety;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:mental health;creative space;art;artists;connection;isolation;purpose;wellbeing;vulnerable people;tutors;community]]

Transforming vacant city spaces through art, storytelling and community projects that bring creativity and life to Nelson.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:public art;vacant spaces;artists;storytelling;heritage;ArtWalk;ArtDoors;murals;city revitalisation;creative community;Whakatū]]

Supporting migrants, former refugees and ethnic communities to connect, celebrate culture and build a strong sense of belonging.

[[cause:community;arts]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:migrants;former refugees;ethnic communities;multicultural;culture;belonging;diversity;youth leadership;advocacy;festival;inclusion]]

Connecting people with wildlife through conservation, education and care for native and endangered species.

[[cause:environment;young]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:wildlife;animals;conservation;biodiversity;native species;education;schools;tamariki;children;volunteering;volunteers;zoo]]

Making music accessible and inclusive through learning, performance and shared experiences at the heart of Nelson’s musical community.

[[cause:arts;community;young]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:music;musical arts;performance;concerts;learning;students;young people;artists;historic auditorium;community;inclusive arts]]

Making artificial intelligence accessible and useful through hands-on learning, practical support and community-led digital inclusion.

[[cause:environment;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:artificial intelligence;AI;innovation;digital inclusion;technology;workshops;schools;iwi;non-profits;businesses;volunteers;learning]]

Bringing artists, audiences and communities together through vibrant performance and creative experiences.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:arts;artists;festival;culture;creative;schools;tamariki;rangatahi;accessibility;performance;community]]

Bringing generations together through community brass music while developing young musicians through free tuition and performance.

[[cause:arts;young;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:brass band;music;young musicians;youth band;schools;free tuition;performance;community;civic events;volunteers;instruments]]

Bringing people together through inclusive choral singing, shared learning and high-quality performances rooted in Nelson’s community.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:choir;choral music;singing;music;community;performance;inclusive arts;workshops;students;concerts;participation]]

Supporting a safer Nelson through trained volunteer patrols, CCTV monitoring and practical assistance alongside Police.

[[cause:safety;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:community safety;patrol;Police;CCTV;volunteers;crime prevention;night patrols;emergency support;traffic management;public safety]]

Delivering practical environmental action through food rescue, reuse, waste reduction and community education across Nelson.

[[cause:environment;safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:environment;waste reduction;Kai Rescue;food rescue;food security;reuse;e-waste;upcycling;education;teaching garden;landfill]]

Supporting bold, accessible performing arts while giving local and emerging artists opportunities to create, connect and be seen.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:performing arts;theatre;comedy;dance;music;circus;emerging artists;young people;Pasifika;Māori;refugee artists;festival]]

Connecting musicians and audiences through jazz while creating performance, learning and leadership opportunities for young people.

[[cause:arts;young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:jazz;music;musicians;festival;young people;youth musicians;performance;workshops;governance;community;culture]]

Safeguarding Nelson’s social and natural heritage so its collections, stories and taonga remain accessible for future generations.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:museum;heritage;taonga;archives;collections;history;photographs;research;education;school learning;preservation;ARC facility]]

Providing secure, affordable rental homes for people and families in housing need.

[[cause:housing;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:housing;affordable housing;rentals;homes;older people;low income;mobility;accessible housing;families;secure tenure]]

Providing a welcoming space, practical support, advocacy and connection for women and non-binary people in our community.

[[cause:safety;community]]

[[give:time;money;assets]]

[[keywords:women;non-binary;counselling;social work;advocacy;support;isolation;community;property;co-investment;asset leverage]]

Creating safe, youth-led spaces where LGBTQIA+ and Takatāpui young people can connect, find support and thrive.

[[cause:young;community;safety]]

[[give:money;time]]

[[keywords:LGBTQIA+;Takatāpui;rainbow youth;young people;safe space;advocacy;support;education;drop-ins;youth workers;belonging]]

Helping men and whānau move beyond violence through crisis support, behaviour change, prevention and safer relationship education.

[[cause:safety;young]]

[[give:money;legacy]]

[[keywords:family violence;men;whānau;behaviour change;crisis support;prevention;young men;bystander training;safe relationships;wellbeing]]

Connecting people with art through exhibitions, collections and education while strengthening Nelson’s cultural heart and creative future.

[[cause:arts;young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:art gallery;visual art;artists;exhibitions;collection;tamariki;rangatahi;education;CBD;culture;creative community]]

Strengthening whānau through kaupapa Māori support, FASD education and culturally grounded pathways to wellbeing and resilience.

[[cause:safety;young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:whānau;Kaupapa Māori;FASD;tamariki;rangatahi;education;wellbeing;manaakitanga;support;resilience;self-determination]]

Transforming central Nelson with a free immersive light festival that connects community, celebrates creativity and supports local artists.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:light festival;public art;artists;volunteers;free event;CBD;community;creativity;installations;culture;city centre]]

Preserving Nelson’s historic theatre while providing a professional stage for performance, community creativity and cultural connection.

[[cause:arts;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:theatre;heritage;historic building;performance;arts;schools;community groups;live music;stage;restoration;culture]]

Growing long-term community giving through endowments, donations and gifts that create lasting local impact.

[[cause:arts;environment;young;community]]

[[give:money;legacy]]

[[keywords:endowment;bequest;legacy;foundation;community;youth;environment;arts;culture;grants;future generations;named funds]]

Using boxing-based programmes to build confidence, life skills, connection and positive pathways for local young people.

[[cause:young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:young people;youth;boxing;life skills;confidence;respect;responsibility;determination;schools;community;mentoring]]

Building wellbeing and belonging through accessible support, shared kai, activities, volunteering and community connection in Victory.

[[cause:community;safety]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:Victory;community centre;belonging;wellbeing;kai;food security;volunteers;health navigation;migrants;refugees;activities;support]]

Connecting people with meaningful volunteering opportunities while strengthening participation, inclusion and community capability across Nelson.

[[cause:community;young]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:volunteering;volunteers;governance;rangatahi;young people;older people;disability;migrants;skills;community organisations;participation]]

Providing an all-ages, volunteer-run home for independent arts, music, creativity and community outside the mainstream.

[[cause:arts;community;young]]

[[give:time;money]]

[[keywords:music;arts;micro-venue;volunteers;all ages;young people;independent artists;poetry;comedy;community space;creative;clubhouse]]

Creating inclusive dance and community spaces where young people and diverse groups can learn, connect and belong.

[[cause:arts;young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:dance;young people;children;scholarships;inclusive arts;community groups;special needs;elderly;classes;performance;community space]]

Providing a peer-led, open-door space for people facing mental distress, addiction, homelessness and social isolation.

[[cause:housing;safety;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:peer support;mental distress;addiction;homelessness;justice system;whānau;meals;showers;laundry;recovery;belonging;life skills]]

Supporting children, young people and families through education, care, training and pathways into work and further learning.

[[cause:young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:young people;children;families;early learning;OSCAR;training;employment;skills;education;rangatahi;work readiness;community]]

Reconnecting rangatahi with education, identity and opportunity through personalised learning, life skills and pathways to positive futures.

[[cause:young;safety]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:rangatahi;young people;education;disengaged youth;Māori;training;employment;identity;whakapapa;life skills;mentoring;resilience]]

Strengthening the people and organisations supporting rangatahi through training, advocacy, peer connection and sector development.

[[cause:young;community]]

[[give:money]]

[[keywords:youth workers;rangatahi;training;advocacy;professional development;peer support;NEET;Māori;Pasifika;LGBTQI+;refugees;youth sector]]