Together with Forsyth Barr, WCF has produced a ‘Combined Commitment’ which ties us together in a partnership that commits us both to support the Fund’s investment portfolio to be aligned with net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. We acknowledge that there is an urgent need to accelerate the transition towards global net zero carbon… Read more »
News
Introducing Sara Norling – Kaitakawaenga Māori at WCF
Please join us in welcoming Sara Norling (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Kai Tahu and Ngāti Maniapoto) to the team. As Kaitakawaenga Māori, Sara will be leading He Rau Aroha – our strategic granting programme focussed on supporting Māori-led initiatives that specifically serve and support mana whenua, taura here, and other Māori communities in the Wellington… Read more »
Goodbye to Whetū Campbell – WCF Kaitakawaenga Māori
We’re sad to announce that Wellington Community Fund’s Kaitakawaenga Māori – Whetū Campbell is leaving the organisation at the end of May. Whetū joined WCF in October 2019, and has been pivotal in shaping and leading He Rau Aroha, our strategic granting programme focussed on supporting Māori-led initiatives that specifically serve and support mana whenua,… Read more »
Changes to funding
Trustee reappointments at WCF
We’re pleased to announce that five of Wellington Community Fund’s trustees have been reappointed for another term by the Associate Minister of Finance. The reappointed trustees are: Mary O’Regan Dr Pushpa Wood Ken Allen Roger Palairet Mele Wendt, MNZM Having continuity with our Trustees brings great advantage – especially as these trustees have been key… Read more »
New! Climate action resource for funders
Climate Action Aotearoa has proudly launched a ‘Shared Resource’ and Tika Transition framework to help funders along their climate action journeys. The resource contains a substantial amount of information and encourages users to make the framework their own. After launching the Funders Commitment, the first action of Climate Action Aotearoa was to create a shared… Read more »
New leadership appointments on the WCF Board
We’re delighted to introduce our new leadership team for the WCF board. Each role is being filled by a trustee who has been on the WCF Board for 3-4 years; and collectively they bring with them a highly diverse and relevant set of skills. We’d also like to thank those trustees stepping down from their… Read more »
Why have we changed our name and logo?
Community Trusts Form Funders Commitment on Climate Action
As world leaders convened for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, a majority of the Community Trusts of Aotearoa New Zealand have signed a Funders Commitment on Climate Action, in recognition of the important role community funders play in building better outcomes for our environment and communities. This commitment is the initial result… Read more »
COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Kia ora koutou, we hope you are all keeping safe in your bubbles. A little update from us regarding what COVID-19 alert level 4 means. Three key messages: We are still granting as usual. Our funding strategy prioritises those who need it the most. We will not be holding face to face meetings. Email or… Read more »