BOP Multiple Sclerosis Society

What a Community Group Fund is

A Community Group Fund with Acorn Foundation offers a meaningful and sustainable way to support a local charity for generations to come. When you donate to a fund of this kind, your gift is invested alongside others. Each year, a portion of the returns is distributed to the chosen charity, while the original capital remains intact and continues working in perpetuity.

This structure means the charity receives a reliable income stream, year after year. That dependable support allows them to plan ahead with confidence, expand their services, and build the capacity they need to thrive. It can mean funding dedicated staff, investing in new initiatives, or strengthening the long-term stability of their organisation.

About BOP Multiple Sclerosis Society

Founded in 2008, the BOP Multiple Sclerosis Society supports people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), Huntington’s Disease and other allied neurological disorders across the Bay of Plenty. 

They currently assist more than 180 people, together with their families and carers, helping them navigate the challenges of diagnosis, day-to-day life and the future. 

The Society’s work is threefold:

• Offering social support and advocacy so people feel seen and supported; 

• Arranging exercise programmes such as gym and pool classes tailored for people affected, helping with fitness, wellbeing and connection; 

• Providing up-to-date information and resources on MS and related conditions, so individuals, families and professionals can make informed decisions. 

By donating to their Community Group Fund, you’re helping the Society deepen its impact: reaching more people, offering stronger support systems and enabling the Bay of Plenty community to live well despite neurological challenges.