45Thrive Fund

45Thrive Fund is a community fund created to meet the needs of the Whakatipu now and into the future. Powered by 45South Foundation, it gives individuals, families and businesses a simple way to pool their generosity and create lasting local impact. Because community needs change, the fund is designed to remain flexible and responsive over time.

FUNDED BY COMMUNITY

Donations are brought together so they can achieve more than individual gifts can alone. Every contribution helps build a shared resource for the people and places of the Whakatipu.

INFORMED BY COMMUNITY

The fund responds to the issues our community identifies as important. Donors can help inform the areas of greatest need, with decisions supported by local knowledge, research and an understanding of the challenges facing our region.

DECIDED BY COMMUNITY

A committee of local people connected to key community sectors awards grants. Charities and not-for-profit organisations in the Whakatipu will be invited to apply, with recipients selected according to demonstrated community need and the potential to make a meaningful difference.

OUR IMPACT

We will distribute 80% of donated funds annually to local charities and community organisations. The remaining 20% will be pooled and invested in an endowment fund. Over time, that endowment will grow and provide an enduring source of funding for future community needs.

YOUR GIFT

Everyone can take part. Donate $45 today, sign up to give $45 each month, or donate $450 to power up your giving. You can also leave a gift in your will; 100% of bequests will be invested in the endowment fund. Whatever you choose, your gift helps build a thriving Whakatipu for generations to come.