About the foundation

The Fifeshire Foundation is made up of 8 board members who meet once each month to decide which applications will qualify for funding.

Over $400,000 has now been raised by the Fifeshire Foundation and distributed to individuals and organisations throughout the region.

Our aim is to help families and individuals make longer term changes in their lives, we support organisations working to improve peoples self esteem, training, relationships and parenting skills.

Some groups that have received grants from the foundations are

• Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Nelson Refugee Association
• Womans Refuge
• Lifeline
• Regional Hospice
• Friendship Links
• Motueka Community Care
• Neighbourhood Dads Project
• Nelson Bays Homebuilders

Applications for funding can be made direct from the website by printing the form off and posting it to The Fifeshire Foundation, PO Box 907, Nelson or dropping it off to our reception at Fifeshire House in Trafalgar square.