Click here to read our Annual Review document for the 2025/2026 year.
You can view the presentation the board and staff gave at our online Annual Public Meeting on October 13 2026 here.
News
Annual Performance Report 2025/2026
Ahead of our Annual Public Meeting at 4pm on October 13, click here to read our latest audited performance report. On April 13 we will upload our Annual Review document which will include a list of organisations funded.
Email admin@wellingtoncommunityfund.org.nz… Read more »
New team in place
Three new team members have been appointed to the Wellington Community Fund.
Tracey Sa has been appointed the Operations and Governance Coordinator;
Diane Tunoho Kaitakawaenga Māori; and
Taase Vaoga the Community and Funding Manager.
Chief Executive Sue McCabe said she… Read more »
APM 2025 | Recording and Presentation
On Tuesday 21 October 2025, WCF staff and board delivered our Annual Public Meeting via Zoom. We were pleased to be joined by a number of community groups. For those who couldn’t make it we’ve uploaded the recording here:
Wellington Community Fund – Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Tēnā koutou katoa.
The Wellington Community Fund Board is delighted to announce that Sue McCabe is our new Chief Executive Officer. This follows a recruitment process that attracted a large number of very high calibre applicants.
Sue brings the leadership,… Read more »
Chief Executive Role – Open for Applications
Following the announcement of our Chief Executive’s resignation, the Board is now seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive to lead Wellington Community Fund in delivering meaningful impact across the region.
Resignation Announcement
On behalf of the Wellington Community Fund Board, I would like to share some important news. Linn Araboglos has made the decision to step down as CEO of Wellington Community Fund, with her last day in the role being 4… Read more »
Changes for Incorporated Societies in 2026
A new Incorporated Societies Act came into effect in October 2023 introducing several important changes for societies.
All societies that wish to remain ‘incorporated’ must re-register under the new Act by April 2026. To reregister, a society may need to… Read more »
General Grants applications now open
General Grants is now open for applications; with updated criteria.
Read more here about what has changed and why; and please speak to us before applying for funding.
General Grants – prioritising social services
WCF’s General Grants funding criteria is changing. When we open applications on 1 April 2025, there will be a new set of criteria for organisations to be eligible to apply – which prioritise organisations that provide a social service. These… Read more »