In 2021-2022, 4,841 children, young people and families were supported by us across New Zealand through our three life-changing programmes; HIPPY, MATES and our Family Service Centres. Read more
In the last quarter (1 October– 31 December 2022), we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible. Read more
For over 30 years our purpose has been helping children, young people, and families towards brighter futures. This year we continued to run three life-changing programmes in our communities and are proud to have achieved amazing results. Report available now… Read more
Evaluating the impact of our programmes is an integral part of Great Potentials Foundation. We have been working with Impact Lab for the past few months so we can gain a deeper understanding of the social value and measurable good HIPPY brings to New Zealand society. Read more
In the last quarter (1 April 2023 – 30 June 2023), we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible. Read more
In the last quarter (1 January 2023 – 31 March 2023), we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible. Read more
In the last quarter (July – September 2022), we were grateful to receive support and contributions from our donors, sponsors, funders, regular givers, and supporters to make our work possible. Read more
Gordon was a self-made man of exceptional capability and energy. In the years we worked together, I marvelled at his capacity for research, writing, strategic planning, promotion and execution... Read more
We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded a new Ministry of Education contract to establish a Whanau In Home Learning Programme for 2–5-years-old, based on our highly successful HIPPY programme... Read more
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people. Read more
With Maori tamariki making up 63% of the children in our Early Learning Centre, and a further 15% of children from the Pacific Islands, we always strive to celebrate all the different cultures that make up our Early Learning Centre whānau. Read more
We have been working tirelessly to ensure we are doing everything we can to help children, young people, and families towards brighter futures, whilst we stay safe in our bubbles. Our programmes have been able to transition to supporting people in our communities remotely, similarly to how people connect with their family and friends. Read more
Our 2019-2020 Annual Report is hot off the press! After a year that threw many challenges our way, our amazing teams were able to respond quickly and adapt to the circumstances. Report available now... Read more
Great Potentials Foundation has just celebrated its 30th anniversary since its founding, with a function at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki, attended by some 150 supporters. Founder, Dame Lesley Max addressed the attendees... Read more
After more than 100 days without any community transmission, life in NZ had pretty much returned to normal – until a second community outbreak hit Auckland and we found ourselves back in lockdown. We are thankful that Great Potentials has remained on course through the Covid storm... Read more
For almost 30 years Great Potentials has been focused on breaking cycles of disadvantage and unleashing the potential of our most at-risk families and youth. Research and Evaluation is an integral part of our work, and after years of quality research and evaluation, we have the numbers to prove the value of what we do... Read more
Our latest Annual Report is out, sharing inspiring stories of the difference we are making. "Our Foundation has a strong foundation; we have robust theories of change, we seek the evidence and we look to intentionally improve," says CEO Jacki RIchardson Read more
As we enter what we hope is our final week at Level 3, we want to recognise and thank those who are continuing to work to maintain essential services and support our communities, including our Great Potentials team who have kept working from home to deliver our programmes to those who need them.. Read more
New Zealand needs to revisit ‘the culture of poverty’ in order to understand just why so many people are experiencing educational failure, low income, crime, poor health, and the abuse and neglect of children in this country... Read more