New grants to support research and community innovation for ageing
The Selwyn Foundation has announced its funding of two new Ageing Well grants, carrying forward the vision of the former Ageing Well National Science ...
During the 2024/25 year – and in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis – the Foundation made special emergency grants of $100,000 each to social service providers working with kaumātua and families experiencing food insecurity, as part of its Social Impact and Mission outreach.
Pictured at the grant presentation to Kaikohe-based Te Hau Ora Ō Ngāpuhi are Selwyn’s Kaihautu Matua General Manager Anthony Wilson (2nd left) and Board member, The Right Reverend Te Kītohi Pikaahu, with Te Hau Ora CEO Tia Ashby and her team.
A similar grant was made to Te Tāpui Atawhai | Auckland City Mission to help in providing food parcels for people in need.
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