Making a difference, wherever your heart is.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to giving through Nikau Foundation. While some choose to establish an individual fund based on their interests, others choose to give as a family or leave a gift in their will. Read the stories of the generous individuals, families and organisations pledging to create transformational change for the people and places they love.
The June Oakley Memorial Youth Trust to continue making an impact for youth in Kāpiti.
In early 2023, almost 35-years into the June Oakley Memorial Youth Trust’s story, the trustees decided to transfer the Trust and establish The June Oakley Memorial Youth Fund with Nikau Foundation, ensuring the their important work could continue with the same energy and passion June had for her local Kāpiti community.
A fund to nurture and support the arts in Kāpiti.
In 2021, the Creative Kāpiti Charitable Trust made the strategic decision to safeguard and amplify its impact, ensuring the arts was supported long-term through the establishment of the Creative Kāpiti Fund. The Fund's kaupapa is to promote and encourage community access to and participation in the arts, advance community education and understanding of the arts sector, and organise and support arts events.
Offering sustainable support to disabled communities.
Established in 1986, the Kāpiti Welcome Trust was created to address shortcomings in accommodation and service offerings for disabled communities. Drawn to Nikau Foundation’s enduring trusteeship offering, the Kāpiti Welcome Trust established the Kāpiti Disability Support Fund in 2021.