Gymnastics can create opportunities that extend well beyond the gym, from helping a young person build confidence and strong foundations, to supporting an athlete on their journey to the world stage.

In partnership with the Auckland Foundation, Gymnastics New Zealand has established two philanthropy funds to help remove barriers to participation and support athletes to reach their potential. Together, the Gymnastics NZ Community Fund and Athlete Support Fund provide an opportunity for individuals, families, businesses, and supporters to invest in the future of gymnastics in Aotearoa.

Confident Kids. Stronger Communities.

The community fund helps more young people access the benefits of gymnastics by reducing financial and access barriers to participation.

Support for the fund can help:

• Bring gymnastics to more communities across Aotearoa.
• Support delivery to families facing financial barriers.
• Launch the new Para Gymnastics programme.
• Strengthen athlete wellbeing and a positive, inclusive culture.
• Help young people start, and stay, in sport.

The fund is focused on creating stronger foundations for lifelong wellbeing, more inclusive participation, and more opportunities for young people to experience gymnastics.

Powering New Zealand's Next World-class Gymnasts.

For talented athletes, international competition and high-performance development can come with significant financial costs. The Athlete Support Fund has been established to help athletes access the training and international competition opportunities they need to reach their potential and represent New Zealand on the world stage.

Support for the fund can help athletes:

• Access international travel and qualifying events.
• Participate in high-performance squads, training camps, and elite coaching environments.
• Sustain long-term development from junior through to senior level.

The fund aims to create greater equity in access to high-performance opportunities, so that the ability to progress is not limited by what an athlete or their family can afford.

Both funds are currently in a growth phase, with contributions helping to build each fund towards a sustainable level. Once this is reached, each fund will move into an investment phase, with investment returns reinvested to support the gymnastics community.

At that point, clear guidelines will be established for reinvestment, aligned with the Gymnastics NZ strategy and the priorities of each fund.

From a child's first cartwheel to standing proudly on the world stage, support can help create more opportunities for people to participate, develop, and achieve through gymnastics.

We are proud to have Tāku Honey as the inaugural supporter of the Athlete Support Fund, committing 10% of online sales to support New Zealand athletes pursuing high-performance opportunities.

If you are interested in supporting either fund, as an individual, family, or business, we would love to hear from you. For more information contact us or Tim Kay, Philanthropy Director at Auckland Foundation.

Thank you to our partners and supporters.