Thank you to our supporters!

At The Hyphen Project, we change lives. It’s not a simple task. And we can’t do it without help. We would not exist without the support we receive, and have received, from a visionary, determined, and admirable group of individuals, families, funders and organisations. We’d love you to join them - by joining us in giving our remarkable rangatahi the purpose and community they deserve as they head into adulthood.

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Our Funders

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 supported our pilot COHORT as our rangatahi practiced making and hosting meals at our weekly Wednesday whānau kai. 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.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends and whānau of our team, board, and rangatahi who have generously contributed. Your support, big and small, helps us create opportunities, build skills, and nurture confidence in our rangatahi – we are truly grateful for your belief in what we do.

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