Here's what recipients have got to say

If you have received a grant from us, we'd love to hear back from you, all testimonials on the website remain anonymous.


“Thank you so much ...”

"Thank you so much for sponsoring our annual year 8 camp! We really appreciate the gesture of kindness and the experience of camp. Without your support we would never have gotten these experiences, as it would have been too expensive for some of our families.

“...Amazing news...”

This is amazing news!!! Thank you so much for allowing me to make sure my children can continue with their sport and school activities. Biggest relief ever for me.


“Our whānau are so grateful to the support offered by Make it Happen. They have enabled our tama to get access to the support service he needs to ensure his future is successful. Kia ora rawa atu! “ 


"...to achieve one of his dreams..."

"Please accept our sincere appreciation for assisting him to achieve one of his dreams.” 

"...thank you for the funding..."

“I would like to thank you for the funding we received for our son to attend kickboxing classes.  He is enjoying his classes and his teachers have noticed behavioral changes in him and have said that he is showing signs of improved self confidence".


Hi, I have just purchased the most priority of school uniform with the donation! Thanks so very much, we will be all organised for school in February now, can't thank you guys enough! When I am in a better financial position I will be paying it forward and donating to this charity.