Mission Statement

“To enhance young Aucklanders’ quality of life and help them grow into confident, healthy adults with bright futures by raising funds to support initiatives that focus on health, well-being, education and transition for children and young people.”

How and when to apply

THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2012 APPLICATIONS.

Recipients of the 2012 Mayoress' Fund for Youth grants will be announced 25th May 2012. 

Information about future grant-making will be posted later in the year.

About the Fund

The Mayoress’ Fund for Youth aims to continue to raise funds each year to support initiatives that that directly benefit the health, wellbeing, educational opportunities and employment of young people living in Auckland.

As a mother and grandmother Mayoress Shan Inglis believes in an Auckland where every child has the best possible start in life and a future to look forward to.  There are many individuals and organisations across this city working tirelessly to better the lives of young Aucklanders yet New Zealand still has one of the highest rates of preventable illness and death for children in the OECD, more than 2,000 young Aucklanders are leaving school each year without qualifications and 15 to 19 year olds are the most over-represented group in unemployment statistics.[1]  For Auckland to become the world’s most liveable city, young Aucklanders must have every opportunity to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

An annual programme of fundraising events across Auckland City will benefit the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth.  Individuals and businesses are also very welcome to support or make contributions to the fund at any time.

The Mayoress’ Fund for Youth sits within Auckland Communities Foundation; an independent not-for-profit foundation providing highly efficient fund administration and grant-making expertise.  The fund has its own advisory board that takes an evidence-based approach to grant-making; ensuring that grants support initiatives with proven outcomes that address the real needs of young Aucklanders.

While the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth will distribute funds every year, it is also the intention of the Mayoress that a permanent endowment for Auckland’s young people be built over time.  To that end, a percentage of funds raised each year will be held within the fund to ensure long-term support for initiatives supporting young Aucklanders.

About the Ball

The main fundraiser for the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth is a glittering Charity Gala Ball held annuallly.

This year's event will take place on 22 September 2012 at the Viaduct Events Centre. Tables are strictly limited, please visit www.mayoressball.co.nz or phone Madeline Erkkila on 09 309 2411 to book your table. Individual seats are also available.

Contact Details

For further information regarding the Mayoress’ Fund for Youth please contact Auckland Communities Foundation Chief Executive Mark Bentley on 09 277 8833/021 737471 or m.bentley   "at" aucklandcf.org.nz.