Tauranga Arts Festival

What a Community Group Fund is

A Community Group Fund provides a secure and sustainable way for local charities and community organisations to build long-term financial strength. When you give to this kind of fund, your donation is invested, and only the income generated is distributed each year, meaning the original capital remains intact and working for the future.

This model enables organisations to plan with confidence, employ full-time staff, and grow their operations beyond the uncertainty of single grants or event-by-event fundraising. In effect, a Community Group Fund becomes a lasting legacy: your gift continues to support the cause year after year, helping to create meaningful and enduring impact in our region.

About Tauranga Arts Festival

Tauranga Arts Festival has been enlivening Tauranga Moana and the Western Bay of Plenty since 1999, presenting bold, diverse and high-quality arts experiences right here in our region.  From theatre, music, dance and visual arts to literature, comedy and street performance, the Festival brings together local and international artists, creative voices and audiences of all ages and backgrounds. 

Its mission centres on sparking curiosity, connecting people, and reflecting the richness of our community, from tangata whenua to newer arrivals, from families to solo adults.  Through free and ticketed events, the Festival activates Tauranga’s city-centre spaces, supports our creative ecosystem and ensures access to the arts for many who might otherwise miss out.

By establishing a Community Group Fund with Acorn, the Festival can secure a continual income stream — ensuring that the bold ideas, community connection and creative boldness remain an enduring part of our region’s cultural life.