Eastern Bay

Women's Impact Fund

Since 2022, the Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund has distributed almost $200,000 to projects supporting women and children across our region.

The fund brings together generous local women who pool their donations to create meaningful community impact. Each year, members help decide where the funding goes by voting for the project they believe will make the greatest difference.

Through the power of collective giving, the Women's Impact Fund is helping create opportunities, strengthen communities, and improve the lives of women and children throughout the Eastern Bay.

How the Giving Circle works

The Women's Impact Fund is built on a simple idea: when women give together, they can achieve more.

Each donor member contributes $1000 (tax deductible), with donations pooled to create a significant annual grant. Projects are shortlisted by the Women's Impact Fund Committee before being presented to members, who vote to determine the successful recipient.

This gives every donor a direct voice in how funding is distributed and allows the Fund to support projects capable of creating meaningful, lasting change.

Read more about the grant application process here.

Join the Giving Circle apply for funding

Connecting women, creating change

The Women's Impact Fund is about more than fundraising. It's a growing community of local women who come together to learn, connect, and create positive change across the Eastern Bay.

Whether you're considering becoming a donor or simply want to stay connected, we'd love to have you involved. Check out our events below or find us on Facebook.

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Ready to make a bigger impact?

Join our community of donors and help fund projects that improve the lives of women and children across our region.

Women's Impact Fund donations are set at $1000pp per funding year, which can be paid all at once or broken down into smaller payments (please contact us to set this up). You can also choose to donate as a group.

We accept donations either as a direct bank transfer (details below) or credit card payment >>>

Our account details:

Eastern Bay of Plenty Community Foundation
38-9016-0292432-00

Please use your full name and "Women's Impact Fund" as a reference, and email us for a receipt.

Impact in Action with Waka Eastern Bay

October 28th 2026When the Women's Impact Fund selected Waka Eastern Bay as their main grant recipient in 2025, the goal was simple: create more opportunities for local women to connect, build confidence, and enjoyRead more

Women's Impact Fund Awards $42,000 to Ōpōtiki Wellbeing Programme

October 21st 2026A new wellbeing programme for women in Ōpōtiki is set to make a lasting difference thanks to support from the Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund. At this year's Women's Impact Fund voting event,Read more

Women's Impact Fund Reaches Record $56,000

July 17th 2026Our Women's Impact Fund celebrated a record-breaking year at its annual High Tea and Fund Reveal event held recently at the Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club. Donors, trustees and supporters gatheredRead more

Women's Impact Fund launches 2026 funding cycle

March 18th 2026On March 8th, among the stunning scenery of the Waingarara Event Venue, the Eastern Bay Women’s Impact Fund officially launched its 2026 funding cycle. The event, which coincided with InternationalRead more

$50,000 Raised by Women’s Impact Fund to Support Eastern Bay Women and Children

July 4th 2025The Eastern Bay Women’s Impact Fund proudly announced that $50,000 has been donated at its annual luncheon held on Sunday, 29 June, which aims to support initiatives that benefit women and childrenRead more

Quiz night fundraiser for the Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund

April 16th 2025Join us for a fun and impactful Fundraising Quiz Night at The Comm, supporting the Women's Impact Fund! Celebrate the special women in your life – bring your mum, daughter, or a group of friends! Read more

A garden party for a good cause

March 14th 2025Thirty women toured the garden of Linda Virbickas in Otakiri before sitting down under the shady trees to enjoy lunch and an interesting speech by Lou Hunt, accompanied by music from Rangitikei ColleRead more

Looking for funding for your impactful project?

We'd love to hear from you! Expressions of Interest are open year-round, with funds (approximately $50,000) paid out to the successful applicant in October/November each year.

Find out more / apply for funding