In the heart of Southland, a generous couple have for many years extended quiet generosity and deep care for their community, supporting causes close to their hearts. Now, inspired by their belief in fairness, opportunity, and the power of education in all its forms, they have chosen to create something enduring: an endowment fund focused on creating bright futures for young adults pursuing both vocational training and university study.
With this commitment to supporting others, they have seeded this fund to empower those choosing their own path — whether it leads to a lecture hall or a workshop — because both are valuable and vital to the future of our communities.
They believe that tertiary education is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s a degree and a classroom. For others, it looks like a toolbox, an apprenticeship, or hands-on training. It’s in the trades and professions — the essential skills that build and sustain our everyday lives. This fund is about recognising all these pathways, and ensuring they are equally supported, valued, and accessible to all in Southland.
For too many, financial barriers stand in the way of these dreams. This fund exists to change that — by providing support for tools, fees, course costs, and training pathways, it helps remove obstacles and open doors for those with the passion and potential to succeed.
At its core, this fund is about dignity, equality, and opportunity. It recognises that a young person’s future should not be defined by their background, but by their commitment and their dreams. It acknowledges the value of both academic and hands-on skill, and it offers real, lasting support to those ready to learn and grow.
This endowment will continue to give, year after year — offering financial assistance and encouragement to those who need it most. With every student supported, every course completed, and every life changed, this fund will reflect the values of the couple who started it: quiet generosity and a commitment to the bright future of Southland.
This fund is open to contributions from others who share this vision. Every donation — large or small — becomes part of a growing legacy that will support generations of young people to come.
