Riverside Endowment Fund

The Eastern Bay of Plenty has a way of staying with people. Its uniqueness, its people, and even when life leads elsewhere, that sense of belonging doesn’t disappear.

For Ross, and his wife Josephine, Opotiki is an inseparable part of their story.

From growing up in Opotiki, Ross grew a feeling of gratitude for the experiences the region has provided him.

This inspired a commitment to give back and make a positive change to the town.

This fund is donor directed, with a committed 10-year annual distribution going to establish a life changing mentoring programme for Opotiki College students via the Graeme Dingle Foundation and yearly local community grants, designed to create a lasting impact and support Creative and Performing Arts, sport coaching opportunities and/or town beautification projects for Church Street, Opotiki.

The establishment of this fund marks a significant step toward giving our youth opportunities and a positive future and it demonstrates that by supporting the communities that shaped our beginnings, we contribute to their future and honour our own journey.