A huge thank you to the JN & HB Williams Foundation!

Their generous support helped get The Hyphen Project off the ground, making our first and second COHORTs possible. By enabling us to start as an organisation, they haven’t just supported a single programme – they’ve created a foundation for countless neurodivergent rangatahi to benefit from our work now and in the future. Their commitment to empowering talented young people is making a real difference – thank you for believing in us, our rangatahi, and our vision!

We’re so grateful to a major supporter who is funding all the scholarships for our second COHORT. Their generosity is making a huge difference, ensuring that talented rangatahi can participate fully, regardless of financial barriers. Because of their support, these young people have the chance to explore their strengths, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward future opportunities. Their contribution isn’t just helping one group of students; it’s creating lasting impact by opening doors for rangatahi to thrive now and in the years to come.

We’re deeply grateful to Pumpkin3 Trust for their huge support. Their generosity helped fund key operational costs for our pilot programme and provided the scholarship for the very first enrollee in The Hyphen Project. By investing in both the foundation and the people taking part, they played a crucial role in getting our work off the ground and creating opportunities for talented rangatahi to explore their strengths, build confidence, and step into meaningful futures.

We’re so grateful to Pub Charity Limited for their support of The Hyphen Project!

Their funding helped support our 2025 pilot cohort, including our weekly Wednesday whānau kai, where rangatahi gained hands-on experience planning, preparing, and hosting meals together.

They have also funded our Adobe Creative Suite for 2026, helping our young people continue to build creative and digital skills.

Thank you, Pub Charity Limited, for backing our young people to grow skills, confidence, and community.

Thank you so much to Chenery Memorial Trust!

With this grant, we were able to sustain our dedicated team – the heart of The Hyphen Project – who create the belonging and guidance that makes all the difference for our rangatahi. Ngā mihi nui for believing in our work and standing alongside us.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated through GiveALittle! Your generosity is helping our rangatahi explore their talents, build confidence, and grow their sense of community. We couldn’t do this without you – your support truly makes a difference.

Thank you so much to Whakatupu Foundation!

We’re incredibly grateful to Whakatupu Foundation for their generous support of The Hyphen Project throughout 2026. Their funding has played a significant role in helping us grow and strengthen the opportunities we’re able to offer our young people.

Beyond financial support, the Whakatupu team shared valuable advice, insight, and encouragement that has helped shape our journey in meaningful ways. They have been fantastic to work alongside - thoughtful, supportive, and genuinely invested in the impact being created. We deeply appreciate their belief in our vision and the difference they are helping make for young people and their futures.

We’re incredibly grateful to The Sargood Bequest for their support of The Hyphen Project!

Their funding enabled us to purchase a 3D printer for our space, giving our rangatahi hands-on access to design, prototyping, and creative technology. It’s already opening up new opportunities for our young people to experiment, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life through practical learning. Thank you so much Sargood Bequest!

We’re incredibly grateful to Four Winds Foundation for supporting The Hyphen Project with the installation of an oven and stovetop in our new space.

This funding has helped us create a practical kitchen environment where our rangatahi can build hands-on cooking and everyday life skills, while also coming together through shared meals and experiences. Having a functional kitchen is an important part of making our space feel welcoming, connected, and ready for learning. Thank you, Four Winds Foundation, for investing in our young people and helping create opportunities for confidence, independence, and community to grow.

Thank you so much to The Lottery Grants Board for supporting The Hyphen Project. Their funding helps sustain the essential foundations of our programme, including the safe and welcoming space at the heart of what we do.

For many of our rangatahi, this is the first place they have truly felt understood, connected, and able to grow into their strengths. Thanks to this support, we can continue providing an uplifting environment where young people are empowered to work towards meaningful futures in education, employment, and beyond.