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LEAVE US A GIFT IN YOUR WILL

We are inspired daily by stories of those we are working with and we know that our programmes make a real difference to our communities.

The work we do helping people towards brighter futures is only made possible by the effort and support from generous supporters.

You can leave a legacy that will help disadvantaged children, young people and families for years to come. If you would like to consider leaving a gift for Great Potentials in your will, please contact our Fundraising Manager, Tony Naidu.

“We’ve shown how to release the power of low-income parents to enable their children to start school in great shape.

We’ve shown how to release the altruism and energy of university students to help young people achieve.

We’ve shown how a modest neighbourhood family centre can help, heal and motivate.

Now we need to scale up even further to reach more people who need us."

— Dame Lesley Max, Co-Founder and Trustee

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Inside MATES Junior – More than Fun and Games

An inside look at a MATES Junior study group, where the goal is building relationships - from which confidence and positivity begin to flow out into other areas of life, including the student’s learning...
Cabin Crew to Community Counsellor

Air New Zealand has had to make more than 6500 staff redundant in the wake of coronavirus and one former flight attendant has found her way to our Great Potentials team. Meet Fiona - our new Lead Professional with the Children’s Team at our Family Service Centres...
Our Work: Purpose and Proof

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...
Making a Difference: Girl With Cake Project

Maiyah, a former "HIPPY child", is an 8-year-old girl from Hornby in Christchurch. Since she was five years old, Maiyah has been baking and selling cupcakes to raise money to help the homeless in her city. She’s just a young girl, but she’s making a huge difference...

Community Funding

We are immensely grateful to all of our supporters who contribute in various ways to Great Potentials Foundation. Your generosity truly impacts the lives of children, young people and families propelling them towards brighter futures.
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The work we do helping people towards brighter futures is only made possible by support from so many generous donors. There is still so much more we could do with greater resources. You can help us make a difference. Donate Today.

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Making a Difference: Girl With Cake Project

Maiyah, a former "HIPPY child", is an 8-year-old girl from Hornby in Christchurch. Since she was five years old, Maiyah has been baking and selling cupcakes to raise money to help the homeless in her city. She’s just a young girl, but she’s making a huge difference...
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Uniting Against Covid-19

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..
HIPPY Programme

HIPPY is a home-based Early Learning programme that helps parents from disadvantaged communities lay the foundation for their children’s success in school and later life...
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Family Service Centre Team

Meet our Family Service Centre Team...
Our Latest Annual Report is Out

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
Our Work: Purpose and Proof

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...