Community organisations across Rotorua are invited to apply to The Tindall Foundation funding round which opens this month.

The Tindall Foundation prioritises initiatives that support children under five, youth development, family and whānau wellbeing, and broader community outcomes. Grants can range from $500 to $15,000.

Geyser Community Foundation is proud to serve as the Local Donation Manager for The Tindall Foundation across Rotorua and Taupō. In this role, Geyser works closely with local organisations to distribute funding where it can make the greatest difference locally.

Last year, Kimiora Community Trust received a grant through The Tindall Foundation to support programmes for tamariki, women and whānau.

The grant helped with operational costs so they could deliver their programmes such as the Emerge programme that offers afterschool hubs for tamariki, creating safe spaces to build friendships, confidence and emotional resilience, alongside holiday camps and whānau days that strengthen connection.

Other programmes include Flying Solo and Rourou programmes that support women through practical life skills and sustainable food sourcing, including fishing and gardening, helping reduce household costs and build confidence in providing for their whānau.

Kristy Petley, Community Coordinator at Kimiora Community Trust, says the grant came at a crucial time.

“We were honoured to be recipients of this funding; it came at a crucial time for us as an organisation and buoyed spirits during a period of uncertainty in the funding space and wider financial climate.”

Geyser Community Foundation General Manager Rosie Riggir says the upcoming funding round represents an important opportunity for Rotorua charities.

“We encourage trustees, staff and supporters to learn more about The Tindall Foundation and explore Geyer’s other options for creating permanent funding streams for their charity. Strong organisations build strong communities, and we are here to support that journey.”

To support organisations considering an application, Geyser Community Foundation is hosting an information session at its new offices.

Attendees will hear about Geyser’s role as Local Donation Manager for The Tindall Foundation and receive an overview of the current funding round. The session will also introduce Geyser’s Charity Fund Framework, designed to help charities strengthen long term sustainability and develop permanent funding streams.

Event details
Wednesday 4 March 2026
12pm to 1pm
1274 Eruera Street, Rotorua

Please RSVP on www.geysercf.org.nz if your planning to attend.

Organisations interested in applying can visit Geyser Community Foundation’s website to review the criteria and prepare their application ahead of 1 March.

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