General Fund
We believe in the power of giving.
The Christchurch Foundation exists to match generous people and companies to worthwhile causes.
You can make a general gift to The Christchurch Foundation and we'll take all the work out of it and direct your donation towards amazing projects in greater Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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We welcome any questions and are very happy to help.
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Rāpaki School
Help us bring this 150-year-old school back to life.
Rāpaki School stands proudly as a rare surviving example of a 19th-century building within a Ngāi Tahu settlement. Established in the 1870s, it was part of a network of village primary schools established by the Native School Department to provide education for children in Ngāi Tahu communities.
For 70 years, Rāpaki School served as a vital educational centre for children growing up at Rāpaki. However, it was more than just a school, it fostered cultural connection and provided a foundation for future generations.
Even after its closure following WW2 due to falling rolls, the building remained a hub for hapū meetings, a preschool for local children and a base for Tangata Tiaki (guardians of local marine environment).
Today, facing the need for preservation, a dedicated restoration project is underway.
Join us in safeguarding this cultural treasure and ensuring its legacy lives on.
The Christchurch Foundation is supporting the crowd source campaign to raise the final funding for this project.
Port Hills Fire Regeneration
In response to the 2024 Port Hills fire this fund has been established to assist with the regeneration of endemic natives in the impacted area.
There is scientific evidence that natives are more fire resistant and can significantly contribute to the resilience and protection of at-risk ecosystems and communities.
The funds raised will be actively managed by The Christchurch Foundation and distributed with support of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust and Te Kākahu Kahukura. These two reputable entities are already working in the impacted area and have extensive experience in the establishment of native plants in a best practice manner with participating landowners (private/public and charitable).
Funding could be applied not only to securing new plants but could also include pest management, weeding and other activities to support the regeneration of the area safely.
The intent is to help increase the fire protection on the port hills as well as also increasing the biodiversity of the area.