Making a positive difference every day

Mō tātou katoa. For all of us.

We are a charity creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, grow and belong.
We are values based. Honesty. Responsibility. Inclusion. Kindness.
These things really matter to us and we walk the talk.
Through camps, recreation, fitness, accommodation, education and community spaces, we help build a stronger, healthier and more connected Canterbury.
Every programme, every booking and every donation helps create opportunities for others.

OUR STORY

For more than 160 years, our organisation has been helping people build healthier, stronger and more connected lives.

Today, The Kind Foundation touches the lives of thousands of people across Canterbury through recreation, fitness, accommodation, camps, events and community programmes.

Watch our story to learn why we exist and the difference we’re striving to make every day.


The Difference We are Making

  • 1 in 3 (1)

  • 10,153 (1)

  • 516,393

  • 16,000 (1)

  • $386,509 (1)

Together these numbers represent friendships formed, confidence built, skills developed and communities strengthened.

Whats On

Check out these exciting events on our calendar

Recreational Centres

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Adventure Centre

Take your adventure to the next level

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Elevate Fitness Papa Hou

Fitness for all

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Elevate Fitness Bishopdale

Fitness for all

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Bishopdale Recreation Centre

A multipurpose space to relax, rewind or restore

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Clip ‘n Climb

Where Theme Park meets Climbing Wall