Help a local whānau move forward
When money gets tight, whānau shouldn’t have to face it alone.
Sometimes one conversation can change everything
When Lucy came to MBST, she was overwhelmed by debt and worried she wouldn't have enough money to make her next payment.
She felt like she was running out of options.
Financial mentor Noel sat down with Lucy and worked through her finances with her, one step at a time.
With financial mentoring and support from Tātou Social Supermarket, Lucy was able to make practical changes, meet her family's immediate needs and begin taking control of her finances again.
Today, Lucy has something that once felt out of reach — hope.
Your support makes a big difference
$20 Helps provide dinner for a family
$55 Can provide a one-on-one session with an MBST financial mentor
$100 Can help a whānau access food support through Tātou Social Supermarket
$250 Can help provide counselling and additional support when life gets tough
Together, we're making an impact
9,822
Financial mentoring sessions
15,522
People supported with food
1,884
Tātou Social Supermarket shops
559
Financial capability workshops
MBST service delivery — year ended 30 June 2026.
Make your impact last all year
Join The Village
By giving a little each month, you help make sure MBST can continue to be there when local whānau need financial mentoring, food support and practical help.
Together, we can help whānau move forward
There are more ways to make a difference
Get your workplace or business behind local whānau.
Create a lasting legacy for your community.
Help support Tātou Social Supermarket.
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Donate by direct credit
Bank Name: Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
Bank Account Number:
12-3076-0473043-02
Bank Reference: Your name and phone numberEmail your details to appointments@mbst.org.nz so we can thank you and send you a donation receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes if you are a New Zealand resident for tax purposes, all gifts $5 or more are tax - deductible.
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Yes we welcome volunteers. Please fill in our form on our volunteers page or give the office a call. Thank you.
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Yes we accept in kind donations. Please reach out to our office to discuss.
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What a lovely way to celebrate and remember a loved one. yes please place the donation in our bank account and then contact our office to confirm. Thank you.