Fundraising activities

IHC’s fundraising activities pay for programmes to enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Ways you can donate

Smile Club

IHC’s Smile club members donate a regular amount of money to IHC each month. You can choose how and when you make your donations.

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One-off donations

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Calf & Rural Scheme

Through the Calf & Rural Scheme, IHC, PGG Wrightson and New Zealand’s rural community work together to raise money for New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities.

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Bequests

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What your money helps with

IHC uses your generous donations to help people with intellectual disabilities through:

  1. Our volunteering programmes
  2. Advocacy support
  3. IHC Library which provides free books and information to families
  4. IHC Associations - these are local associations in your area.

How your gift is used

Around 80 percent of each donation goes directly to the work of IHC, supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in communities around New Zealand.

Around 20 percent covers fundraising and administration costs.

You can see more in our Annual Report, or on the Charities website.

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