A legacy that grows: Lesley and David’s approach to giving
Join Lesley Jensen on her farm as she shares why she and her husband, David, give through the Acorn Foundation, how they trust their donations to meet changing community needs, and the joy of creating…
Celebrating the advisers who help local generosity grow
Acorn Foundation welcomed more than 60 local lawyers and professional advisers to Luxe Cinemas Tauranga for a movie night, thanking them for helping clients explore giving through their wills and…
Nurse Betty’s Story: How Giving Changes Lives
Meet Nurse Betty Owen, a remarkable Acorn Foundation donor whose lifetime of nursing, community service and generosity continues to change lives across Tauranga.
Nominations open for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards
Nominations are open for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards. Help us celebrate the volunteers, groups, organisations, events and projects making Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty a better…
Men Backing Men: Introducing the Bay Men’s Fund
The Bay Men’s Fund brings local men together to create greater community impact through collective giving. Powered by Acorn Foundation, members pool their contributions and help support organisations…
Local Generosity Delivers a Record $6.2 Million for the Western Bay
Acorn Foundation will distribute a record $6.2 million in 2026, supporting charitable organisations, community initiatives, scholarships and awards across the Western Bay of Plenty. This milestone…
Helping Men Build Healthier, More Connected Lives
Good Man Wellness is creating safe, practical spaces where Tauranga men can connect, talk openly and access support before challenges reach crisis point. Discover how community-led funding is helping…
A Tauranga Family’s Legacy for Local Youth
Discover how the Joshua Tingey Memorial Fund is honouring a much-loved Tauranga local by supporting Youth Encounter and empowering young people across the Western Bay of Plenty, creating a legacy that…
Celebrating our 2026 Outward Bound scholarship recipients
Fourteen students from across the Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatāne have completed a life-changing three-week Outward Bound course, supported by scholarships funded by generous Acorn donors and…