White Paper: The future of charitable giving in New Zealand

Charitable giving has long been a cornerstone of community resilience in Aotearoa New Zealand. As we look to the future, it is clear that philanthropy must play an even greater role in supporting the wellbeing of our people and the sustainability of the charitable sector.

This white paper was written to ignite thoughtful discussion and bold thinking about how New Zealand can foster a stronger culture of giving - one that empowers donors, strengthens charities, and delivers greater public good.

At Bloomsbury Associates, we are privileged to walk alongside generous individuals and families as they make decisions that shape our communities. We believe giving should be celebrated, enabled, and made easier.

In this paper, we explore how modest reforms to the tax system could unlock hundreds of millions in new philanthropic funding, without proportionally increasing government expenditure.

This work reflects the contributions and insights of many across the sector - researchers, policy thinkers, donors, and charitable leaders. I thank each of them for their generosity of time and thought, and for the vision they share for a more compassionate, engaged, and generous New Zealand.

Nāku iti noa, nā,

Philip Stevenson
Founder, Bloomsbury Associates

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