Our Community, Our Potential, Our Future

September is Wills Month.

We’re excited to once again be partnering with our local law firms to promote Wills Month this September.
​​Wills month is a fantastic initiative that gives people the opportunity to set up a simple Will, or make minor changes to an existing Will, to include a gift to Advance Ashburton Community Foundation, at no cost*.

To take up this opportunity, or to find out more, phone one of the participating law firms:
Argyle Welsh Finnigan, Arrowsmith Law, RMF Silva, Tavendale & Partners, White Fox & Jones.

*Offer applies only to the inclusion of a gift to Advance Ashburton Community Foundation. Any other Will changes or additions may be subject to a fee – seek guidance from your lawyer first.

 About Us

At Advance Ashburton the simple act of giving goes a long way. We believe in philanthropy that extends the reach of traditional charity. Here, donors have the opportunity to make their mark on the bigger picture and do it in a way that suits them.

This transforming giving into positive impact for our community is at the heart of what we do. We champion philanthropy based on community needs, because we believe in the power of informed giving.

Through the Foundations smart, simple and effective model, every donation stays local, goes further and lasts forever.

​Advance Ashburton Community Foundation is a registered charitable trust, founded in 2003.
Advance Ashburton has three main tasks:
  • To raise funds from donations and legacies
  • To invest the funds to retain the capital and generate income
  • To provide grants and scholarships to the local community from this income

Why give through the Foundation?

​We make charitable giving easy, flexible and effective. We work with you and your advisors to maximize the value of your charitable gift. Our goal is to help you meet important needs in the community, fulfil your charitable goals, and maximise your tax advantages.
  • Knowledge that you are positively impacting the local community
  • Your wishes will continue to be carried out long after you are gone
  • Your gift will be a part of Encouraging innovative change
  • Your gift goes further and lasts forever
  • You gift is a legacy for future generations

Our commitment to you
  • Community Knowledge and insight
    A deep understanding of local needs and opportunities
  • Philanthropic advisory service
    Build on your values and vision to create an enriching journey of giving
  • Effective grant making
    A credible steward of assets, providing grant expertise and administrative support
 
We match donors’ interests with causes and offer ways for them to make a greater impact through their charitable giving. With our understanding of local opportunities and evolving needs, we are able to foster more effective grant making.

2020 Scholarships

Applications for scholarships are now OPEN. 
​We offer scholarships for This year we also have a NEW scholarship:
Who we have helped ...

Community Grants and Scholarships

Our Newsletter
To read our latest newsletter click on the link below:
AACF Newsletter - Issue 1 / 2019
2018 Chairman's Report
Click on the link to read our Chairman's Report for the year ended 31 March 2018.

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