For the last 30 years we have supported a wide range of interests and segments of our local community. We’ve helped purchase cycling gear for Olympic hopefuls and assisted others to compete internationally; we’ve bought equipment for the local cricket, hockey and yacht clubs; and we’ve supported local schools, the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade and Sumner Lifeboat Institute - we’ve been open to anything that met the Foundation’s criteria, and helped our people and our community thrive. But times have changed, and the way we distribute funds has changed too.

Rather than offering grants, the Foundation now has an annual programme of awards and scholarships for individuals, groups, clubs and organisations in our catchment area. Applications open each year in early January, and close at the end of March. For more information, please go to the awards & scholarships section of the website