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 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.

Sector Research

Kua Mahue | Left Behind 2026

Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders are being trapped in poverty. The ‘Kua Mahue | Left Behind’ report brings to light the persistent and pervasive nature of poverty in Aotearoa. It draws together a range of data from government and other sources, alongside input from frontline organisations.

Support & Resources

Changes to Lotteries Funding

Earlier this year DIA announced changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees from
1 July 2026. Existing commitments will continue to be supported, subject to formal approval under the new committee structure. All current multi-year grants recipients will be contacted by DIA with information about this.
We now have information on some of the changes.

Member Newsletter

SociaLink Sector Update – 8 July 2026

Linda Thompson tribute
Liz Davies checkin
Angitū Review
Alcohol Reg Submission
Move-on Submission
Training
Huia House
Changes to Lotteries Funding
Community Matching Fund
Matariki events
Connecting for Change
TMAPS hui
NCCSS Poverty Report
AI Note Taking Tools
NZ Wars

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