Toi Toi Manawa was founded by Thoje Hood in 2012. Initially it funded and operated programmes in the Canterbury region, particular the IGNITE youth programme. Since then, after Hood and his family moved to Tauranga in 2013, it has become dedicated to funding social enterprises which are inspiring, engaging and beneficial for communities all around.
Applications for its 2015 funding round have now been taken, and you can take a look at the five finalists below.
Teacher in the Paddock
Orientation Aotearoa
Beyond the Bin
Eye On the Kai
Shake Up
Like what you see? For weekly Element news sign up to our newsletter. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.