Apply for help

The Fifeshire Foundation considers applications for help from people
who are in hardship and domestic crisis.

We also consider applications from agencies that support local people in crisis.

Grant applications received through the month are reviewed by the trustees at their monthly board meetings and applicants are advised of the outcome after this meeting.

If you can't make the cut off date, or have any questions please contact us on 027 334 3374.  Or text us and the manager will call you back.  

Online applications are now available. There will be three parts.
1. Apply online. Please make sure you have the time to do this in one go. At this stage, you cannot yet save the form to finish at a later date. Read the application form first and gather together the information required BEFORE you start filling it in.
2. Applicant Support Persons. You need two support people to complete this form. Send them the link and they can complete it and submit it at their convenience (before the cut off date 25th of the month). After you have submitted your online application (Step 1) you will receive an email with a unique ID number, please let your support person know what your unique ID number is so they can add it to their form.
3. Applicant Work & Income Declaration if applicable. You will need to confirm you have explored, accessed and exhausted all other funding options including Work & Income entitlements. We also need to know if you receive a benefit from Work & Income or if you have an outstanding debt to them. Please print the form, complete your details, and take the form to your Work & Income branch for signing by them. Alternatively you can forward a copy of your benefit summary letter or benefit summary and debt summary printouts from your MyMSD online account.

All additional application supporting information can be forwarded by email to info@fifeshirefoundation.co.nz

Our application form is also available to download as a PDF or Word document. 

We require all applications to include a budget worksheet, signed by a budget adviser. If you are unable to provide this you will need to put your explanation on your application form, and you will need to provide verification of household income and expenses.  Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss this.

Personal needs

We can consider applications for a wide range of items for both adults and children,  such as clothes, shoes, glasses, driving lessons and licence fees.

Household costs

We can also fund household needs such as food (we provide Countdown cards), firewood, furniture, bedding, baby gear, heaters, fridges and washing machines. 

Critical bills

Critical bills such as bond, rent, power bills, or cellphones that are needed for safety reasons.  

All applications for help with power bills must attach a current budget signed by a budget advisor, or a letter to say one will be provided by the meeting date.  Where we help with power bills, we will strongly recommend people arrange regular payments to their power company.

Travel or transport

Important travel or transport, driving lessons or test fees, baby buggies, car seats, bikes or bike seats.  

Health

GP bills.  Simple dental work (such as fillings/extractions) for pain relief.  

Children's costs

Stationery, uniforms, camps, holiday programmes and respite care. Prams, cots, car seats and bikes. 

Organisations

Organisations that support people in financial and/or domestic hardship. Please provide 2 signatures from your organisation and a copy of your most recent financial statements.