Our Projects

Are you an aspiring actor, or do you know one? We have a gift of $3000 to distribute and we are looking for an artistic recipient for this unique one-off grant.
Applications close 21 May 2021.

The PRIDE Endowment Fund that will provide support and a positive profile to the LGBTQIA+ community, forever.

10 years ago Greater Christchurch changed forever. 10 years later we are ensuring this part of our story is never forgotten.

Te Ahu Pātiki is 500ha of iconic land including the summits of Mt Herbert/ Te Ahu Pātiki and Mt Bradley, the two highest points in the Christchurch/Ōtautahi district. Help bring it into public ownership to create a conservation park for native biodiversity with full public access.

After the March 2019 terror attack, the Christchurch community was left devastated. As a way to increase inclusivity, Sport Canterbury, Sport New Zealand and the Christchurch City Council are supporting greater participation in sport and physical activity amongst Christchurch’s minority groups.

Our city has a proud history of women facilitating ground-breaking societal change. In order to recognise this, and to ensure this proud legacy continues, we have formed this fund to support women and girls in our city who are change-makers.

The Our People, Our City Education Fund is a long-term legacy for the identified children of the Shaheed (those killed) and Bullet Injured in the mosque attacks on 15 March 2019 in Christchurch New Zealand.

Meridian and The Christchurch Foundation are planting Tūī Tucker throughout Christchurch to bring back the iconic sound of Tūī song to backyards.

You can make a general gift to Christchurch and we'll take all the work out of it and manage it for you.

Click through to purchase an item from The Christchurch Foundation. DO NOT use this form to make a DONATION, please.