North Haven Hospice receives generous donations from individuals, groups, and organisations across the communities we serve. Without your support, we couldn’t provide the emotional and practical support that helps both people we look after and their caregivers, nor could we reach people at home in isolated areas to provide support and medication.
Grants make up about 1% of our income. We’re grateful to partners like Oxford Sports Trust, Harcourts Foundation, Pub Charity, and others. Some foundations exclude us due to government funding, but every successful application helps.
Our small fundraising team (less than two full-time staff!) generates around 4% of our income through newsletters, our annual Memory Trees,“500 for 5” donors, grants, sponsorships, and general donations.
Did you know? You can claim a tax rebate for any donation over $5!
Your support helps us care for people (at no cost to them) who are homeless, isolated, or without family—giving them dignity, aroha, and peace in their final days.
Set up donations directly from your pay and receive an immediate tax credit—up to a third back each time! Ask your payroll team if this is an option at your workplace.
Bequests made up 4% of donations last year. These gifts—ranging from hundreds to thousands—help us continue our work long after someone’s estate is settled. You can now create a free will online via our donation page.
With over 300 volunteers, our shops are vibrant community hubs. From sorting and pricing to merchandising and customer service, every item donated helps fund our care.
Our four op shops contributed 33% of total funds raised last year! Visit us in:
Who doesn’t love op-shopping?
Our Memory Trees remain a cherished tradition in the first two weeks of December every year. Visit us this year at:
Write a message to a loved one no longer with us on a heart or star and hang it on our tree - or take it home for your own tree.
We also love the generosity shown with our community-led events. Some amazing people give their energy and commitment to these events:
Business sponsorships make a big impact, though they currently account for less than 4% of donations. Some of our standout supporters include:
We also receive in-kind donations like magazines, flowers, baking, and even proceeds from cattle sales!
Every dollar raised in our community stays in our community. North Haven Hospice was founded by people who wanted to do better—for those dying and those caring for them.
In the words of Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement:
“You matter because you are who you are. And you matter until the very last moment of your life.”
Imagine a Sunday afternoon showcasing eight fabulous taster dishes from local restaurants matched with a wonderful wine, soda or craft beer. Add to this amazing auction items including travel, art, jewellery, accommodation, and a few surprises on the day!
Your donations - no matter the amount - and our volunteers’ time help us celebrate lives, share memories, and offer comfort. It’s you, our contributors, donors, and volunteers, who make a difference every day. We are a community charity - so consider this.
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North Haven Hospice Art Auction – 14 August 2025
"A collection of rare and distinctive pieces from donations & estates"
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