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Our supporters

We are immensely grateful to all of our supporters who contribute in various ways to support the work of Great Potentials Foundation. Their willingness to commit truly impacts the lives of children, young people and families propelling them towards brighter futures.

Key Philanthropic Partners

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We particularly want to acknowledge our Key Partners who go above and beyond to enable us to deliver essential support to families through our Family Service Centres and help young people to bridge the knowledge divide through key transition points in their education via our HIPPY and MATES programmes. 

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Key Corporate Partner

 

Merchant 1948 Young Hearts Project

Grant Funders (2022-23 financial year)

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Auckland Council - Papakura Local Board
Four Winds Foundation
Lion Foundation
Maurice Paykel Charitable Trust
SkyCity Community Auckland Trust
The Trusts Community Foundation
Pub Charity
Blue Sky Community Trust
Rano Community Trust
Milestone Foundation
One Foundation
Foundation North
Dragon Community Trust

Government Funding

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  • We have a Ministry of Education contract to deliver HIPPY in New Zealand.
  • Our Family Service Centres receive funding from both the Ministry of Social Development and Oranga Tamariki.
  • The Ministry of Education funds our Early Learning Centre in Papakura and our playgroup in Takanini.
  • MATES receives funding from the Ministry of Youth Development.

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Ministtry of Social Development  Ministry of Education

Oranga Tamariki          

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    The work we do helping people towards brighter futures is only made possible by support from so many generous donors.

    Together, with your kind donation, lets help more young New Zealanders towards brighter futures

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    Published: 14th October, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    Author: Fundraising Admin

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