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:
Free or subsidised support services we offer – click to explore:
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.
If you’ve found value in the support, resources or services we have provided, or you’d like to help strengthen community organisations across the Western Bay of Plenty, please consider making a donation.
Every contribution helps us continue supporting a stronger, more connected community. Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible.
Check out our latest news, events and happenings in our community.
Annual Meeting & Networking
New Supervision Directory
Community Networking Forum
Te Pā Harakeke
Training
Election Info
Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea Funding
Treaty Workshop for Ethnic Com
Pasifika Youth Diabetes
NZ Volunteering Awards
Volunteering Services
Leadership Team Essentials
Netsafety Week
Your First AI Agent
Ngāti Awa Kāinga Māori
Donation Tax Credits Paper
Help your community vote
Training
Website Resources
Kaimahi Māori Hui
Cultural Induction
Connecting Marae and Funders
Lottery Fund
Creative Communities Scheme
Social Action Grants
Community Event Fund
Community Networking Forum
Volunteering Conference
Collaboration Webinar
TECT Trustees
Safety Planning Toolkit
Cyber Smart Week
Cyber Security Webinar
Impact Buying Second-Hand
Community Service Medal
Navigating funding can be complex and daunting. To bridge the gap, SociaLink’s Whakamana Tangata programme hosted Angitū, a seven-week series connecting 99 Western Bay of Plenty attendees directly with major regional funders. Through direct dialogue and mutual learning, the initiative helped demystify funding processes while empowering local marae to pursue their kaupapa with confidence.
Read what some of the organisations we’ve worked with have to say about our team and services.
