SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori charitable trust supports the social sector and community organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Ā MATOU MAHI | WHAT WE DO

We offer a wide range of free or highly subsidised services for community organisations, social service providers, hapori Māori, and local networks to support their journey and help achieve their goals.

Key services we offer:

  • Learning Opportunities
  • Organisational + Funding Advice
  • Information
  • Access to Research + Data
  • Sourcing Volunteers
Community Members
1000 +
Organisations Supported
100 +
Training Sessions
100 +
Community Collaboration
1 + yrs

Ā MĀTOU RATONGA | OUR SERVICES

Free or subsidised support services

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COLLABORATION

Connecting organisations to work together to achieve greater impact.

DATA PROJECTS

Helping organisations to gain confidence with data - to collect, analyse and report on their own information and to use external data resources. Data can help demonstrate impact. Service provided by Community Insights - a division of SociaLink.

DISCOUNTS

Business Heroes Directory is a list of businesses that offer support and/or discounts to for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations.

MENTORING

A 6 month programme where new or aspiring leaders are matched with experienced.

ORGANISATIONAL ADVICE

Advisors available to provide one-on-one support for all aspects of the running of your organisation, including governance.

COMMUNITY INSIGHTS

Assisting with collecting and collating data across the sector for community benefit.

NETWORKING

Events and forums to support organisations to connect, learn from each other and grow together.

OPERATIONS (OFFICE) SUPPORT

A highly subsidised support service from a senior operational manager to help with various organisational needs like projects, administration, systems, marketing + websites, policies and more. Purchased in blocks of 20 hours so there's no ongoing commitment.

VOLUNTEERING SERVICES

Assist community organisations to recruit and retain volunteers as well as encourage and promote volunteering.

RESEARCH

Undertake and provide access to research relevant to the community and social service providers.

RESOURCES

DIY tools including templates, guides, videos and links to other great resources.

TRAINING + WORKSHOPS

Professional development training and workshops to learn and develop skills.

AND MORE

Our goal is to support the social sector and community organisations. We offer a wide variety of resources. Where there is a gap we are here to help connect the dots or develop needed resources. Contact us for more.

COWORKING SPACE

Managed by SociaLink, The Kollective co-working space is dedicated to the success of for-purpose, social enterprise and charitable organistions.

FINANCIALS + FUNDING

Support for all aspects of an organisation's finances and help with funding applications.

ADVOCACY

Prepare submissions and advocate on issues relevant to the social sector locally and nationally.

KAUPAPA MĀORI - WHAKAMANA TANGATA

Dedicated Kaimahi supporting hapori Māori to strengthen capability and capacity to access funding and achieve their goals.

PITOPITO KŌRERO | COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Check out our latest news, events and happenings in our community.

Member Newsletter

Community Member Newsletter – Vol 22 2025

Training
Thank you Mentors
Mental Health Providers hui
Governance Checklist
Board Vacancies
Hoake Tātou
TMAPS Network Hui
Local Org: Awhina House
Community Award Finalists
Alison Mau – Tika
Kids KiwiSaver

Governance

New Resource: Board Member Self-Evaluation Checklist

Want to strengthen your own or your board’s governance skills? Try our new Good Governance – Board Member Self-Evaluation Checklist – a simple, practical tool to reflect on your governance knowledge with links to learn more. Free to download.

Member Newsletter

Community Member Newsletter – Vol 21 2025

Training
Intl Vol Managers Day
Leadership Mentoring
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Community Network Forum
Fundsorter on Business Heroes Dir
Youth Fund
Te Pā Harakeke
Local Org: Shama
Board Roles
Calculating Cost of Delivery
OT Commissioning
Housing for Older People
Philanthropy
Charities & Cost of Living
Unpaid Women’s Work

AROTAKENGA | REVIEWS

Read what some of the organisations we’ve worked with have to say about our team and services.

NGĀ MIHI | THANKS TO OUR KEY FUNDERS