Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough
After 14 years of dedicated service, the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough Trust has made the independent decision to wind up operations at the end of Term 2, 2025.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every school, supporter, volunteer, mentor, sponsor, and whānau who have been part of this journey. Your passion and commitment have helped support thousands of Marlborough tamariki and rangatahi to build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of self-worth.
We are incredibly proud of the impact the Marlborough Trust has made in the region and grateful for the tireless mahi of the local team.
While this is a significant change for the Marlborough community, the Graeme Dingle Foundation National Office, a separate entity, remains committed to the Marlborough region. We are actively exploring how we can continue to deliver our programmes in the region.
You can help us get there.
If you believe in the potential of Marlborough’s young people and want to see these youth development programmes return, please donate today.
Your donation is an investment in the future of the region, helping young people in Marlborough grow their self-belief, life skills, and resilience. Together, we can ensure a stronger, more sustainable future for the next generation of leaders in Marlborough.
Head to our donate button at the top of the page and select ‘Marlborough – Relaunch′ in the drop-down.
We are grateful to everyone who has supported the Trust, past and present.
For any enquiries, please contact us at info@dinglefoundation.org.nz
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