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Helping our communities thrive

Rabo Community Fund

The Rabo Community Fund is used to support initiatives that help develop thriving rural communities and is fully funded by Rabobank New Zealand.

If you have an initiative that you would like us to consider, let us know.

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About the Rabo Community Fund

Thanks to our co-operative roots, Rabobank has a rich history of community engagement and now, thanks to the Rabo Community Fund, we can make an even bigger impact in the communities where our clients live.

Resourced with a dedicated pool of funding specifically for community-led initiatives, the Rabo Community Fund aims to further contribute to the vibrancy and resilience of rural New Zealand through tangible, meaningful programmes.

"We’re committed to help grow vibrant rural communities by supporting rural community projects through the Rabo Community Fund"

Jeffrey Morrison, Head of Client Councils Rabobank New Zealand

Community Fund Funds Invested

Groups and organisations we've supported throughout 2023

Lincoln University

Shear 4 A Cause

Rural Riders

Golfing for Farmers

Thrive for Girls

Farm2Future

Whangarei A&P Farm Introduction Program

Kiwitahi School

Atiamuri Community Hall

Te Ranga School Fundraiser

Korakonui School Composting System

AgPathways

East Gore Primary School

Mates of Mates

Ngatapu Community Day

Peak Safety First Aid Courses

Safer Farms CPD Initiative

Springfest

East Coast Cyclone

Hawkes Bay Fruit Growers

Arkhangai Sheep Shearing and Wool Enhancement Project

 

Our Rabo Community Fund aims to support these key themes

Rural / Urban Connection

Client Council Educational Key Theme

Rural Wellbeing

Client Council Rural Wellbeing Key Theme

Adaption / Disruption

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Environmental Sustainability

Client Council Sustainability Key Theme

Long-term Industry Capacity and Agricultural Education

Client Council Educational Key Theme

Natural Disaster Resilience

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We're always looking for great initiatives that help our rural communities thrive. If you have an initiative that you would like us to consider, let us know.