Tindall Foundation
The Tindall foundation came on board in 2008 after taking a really carefull look at our operation. We like the fact they take their philathropy seriously not wanting to set organisations up to levels they cannot sustain. We are confident Big Buddy is sustainable and are looking forward to working with the foundation into the future.
http://www.tindall.org.nz/
Todd Foundation
The Todd foundation has been instrumental in helping us get our Wellington branch up and running. They are a real people focused organization, they came all the way up from Wellington to meet with us and to get to know us as people. Their strong sense of serving the community comes across well. We like them; they are straight up and caring. Just like us really!
http://www.toddfoundation.org.nz
AMP Foundation
Our first serious business partner - AMP Foundation - have made us a key foundation partner in what is an ongoing relationship. As well as their annual foundation support we look forward to working directly with AMP staff in the future. AMP's great scholarship programme may also be useful for our older little buddies.
AMP Foundation web link http://www.amp.co.nz/templates/Page.aspx?id=281
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Troy's March
Four crazy guys who did a 7 day march across a desert in China in memory of their mate the late Troy Fisher. We found a mentor for Troy’s sons before he passed away. Troy’s mates not only raised a lot of money for Big Buddy but inspired us with their kiwi can-do attitude and dedication to a good mate. > The Full Story
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ASB Community Trust
http://www.asbcommunitytrust.org.nz/
The good people at this Auckland based trust are great supporters of our work and great people to work with, we like them!
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The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation
http://www.vodafonenzfoundation.org.nz/
Strong supporters of Big Buddy and wonderful people to work with.
They have supported us directly and also when Richard Aston became a recipient of their World of Difference Programme.
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The Trusts
http://www.wats.co.nz/
The two West Auckland Trusts, Portage and Waitakere have been long time supporters of Big Buddy and even though we have grown well beyond our Westie birthplace they still support the work we do in West Auckland.
Lou and Iris Fisher Charitable Trust
The lovely people from this small family trust helped us set up the Big Buddy Boats collection (kayaks etc). These boats are much used by Big and Little Buddies.
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J R McKenzie Trust
http://www.jrmckenzie.org.nz/
We are grateful for the on-going support from this long established Trust.
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NZ Lottery Grants Board
http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Lottery-Grants-Index?OpenDocument
Regular supporters of Big Buddy, big though they are, they still keep a personal touch which we like.
COGS (Community Organisation
Grants Schemes)
www.cdgo.govt.nz
A community based funding scheme run with the help of many hardworking volunteers.
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Lion Foundation
www.lionfoundation.org.nz
Many thanks to the people from the Lion Foundation for their support.
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Perry Foundation
www.perryfoundation.org.nz
Many thanks to the people from Perry Foundation for their support
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Southern Trust
www.southerntrust.org.nz
Many thanks to the people from Southern Trust for their support.
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Microsoft
www.microsoft.com/nz/giving/default.aspx
Hey without these guys our server would be brain dead so we appreciate the free software received from Microsoft.




















