Leave a Lasting Legacy

With over 70 funds established with Sunrise, there is something close to everyone's heart to support.

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Welcome to Sunrise Foundation

Sunrise Foundation is a simple and lasting way to support local charities and causes that are important to you.

Sunrise Foundation has supported over 160+ charities and local community groups since our inception in 2014.

Sunrise enables generous people to make a bigger impact in their communities, by investing donations and distributing the returns to causes close to their hearts, year after year.

By connecting donors with local causes they care about, we provide Tairāwhiti-Gisborne charities with long-term, sustainable income. Unlike other charitable giving, our smarter giving model is built to last – making your giving go further.

All money raised here, stays here.

The generosity of our donors at a glance

We’ve made the following impact to our community since 2014:
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What Will Your Legacy Be?

What Will Your Legacy Be?

07 August 2026

September is Wills Month, a nationwide initiative that encourages people to make sure their wills are up to date and reflect the people and causes they care about most.

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Paws, Purpose and Perpetuity

Paws, Purpose and Perpetuity

07 August 2026

Julia Knight describes herself simply: “I’m not a do-gooder, but I want to do good.

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Our people

Our board of up to nine voluntary Trustees govern Sunrise Foundation with a robust governance and succession model. They gift their time, considerable community knowledge and professional expertise to help transform lives and create a more vibrant, prosperous region for all.