Appointment Announced
We are very pleased to announce that Seumas Fantham will be the next Executive Director of the Todd Foundation.
2019 | Read more »
Leadership change ahead
After more than nine years with the Todd Foundation, Christina Howard, our Executive Director, will be leaving at the end of this year.
2019 | Read more »
Supporting Youth Employment
We’ve committed $2.8m towards a range of community-led youth employment initiatives in four regions in Aotearoa, New Zealand
2019 | Read more »
Fairer futures for children and whānau
We’re exploring ways that we can support efforts to address poverty and inequality in Aotearoa New Zealand..
2019 | Read more »
Making Philanthropy more powerful
When philanthropic trusts come together to share their time, their wisdom, themselves and their money incredible things can happen..
2018 | Read maore »
New Funding Approach
We’re making some major changes to our funding approach in 2018, to better support communities to achieve long-term change.
2017 | Read more »
Enterprise Memorial Grant
Sir John Todd was a keen supporter of Young Enterprise, and we’ve recognised this by making a five year funding commitment.
2017 | Read more »
Youth Employment Pathways
Since 2014, we’ve been thinking about ‘what works’ to help young people into sustainable employment and how we can assist.
2017 | Read more »
Curious Classrooms
Our ‘Curious Classrooms’ initiative is now complete, and we’re happy to share what we learned..
2016 | Read more »
Collaborative Funding Milestone
The Working Together More Fund has now provided over $2 million to support community groups throughout New Zealand.
2017 | Read more »
40 years of philanthropy
Established in 1972 as a flagship for Todd family philanthropy, the Todd Foundation has given over $59 million in grants since inception.
Funding for Christchurch
Most recently through “Our Christchurch” and previously with our Earthquake Recovery Fund, we have supported Canterbury’s ongoing recovery.
Sir John Todd
In 2015 our long-standing Chair, Sir John Todd, passed away. His wise leadership and generosity of spirit have created an enduring legacy for New Zealand.