Help South Auckland whānau achieve financial freedom and wellbeing

When the cost of food, housing and everyday essentials keeps rising, one unexpected bill can be enough to tip a whānau into financial hardship.

But you can help.

Whether it’s help with free budgeting advice, essential support services or food security, the support your donation provides helps empower individuals and tamariki to lead fuller, brighter lives.

Please donate if you can.

Ngā mihi nui - thank you!

MBST is here to help empower and educate communities to financial independence and wellbeing

Right now families like Lucy’s are making impossible decisions.

Whether to pay the electricity bill, or put food on the table for their tamariki. Along with this struggle often comes a deep sense of shame and helplessness.

Your donation today can help change lives.

When Lucy first came to Māngere Budgeting Services Trust, she felt completely overwhelmed by debt and unable to keep up with her repayments. She was worried she would not have enough money for her next payment and felt she could no longer provide adequately for her family.

Lucy felt stuck, stressed, and uncertain about her financial future.

Noel, one of our Financial Mentors, worked alongside Lucy to unpack her financial situation step by step.

With the help of budgeting, counselling and using recipes and support available through the Tātou Social Supermarket Lucy was able to meet the immediate needs of her family as well as learn new skills.

Lucy regained a sense of control and hope.

How your donation will help

$55 A one-on-one budgeting session with a financial mentor

$100 A weekly shop at Tātou Social Supermarket

$250 Counselling to navigate a person through some of life most challenging circumstances

Other Ways to Give‍ ‍

Donate by direct credit
Bank Name:

Bank Acc
ount Number:
12-3076-0473043-02
Bank Reference: Your name and phone number

Email your details to appointments@mbst.org.nz so we can thank you and send you a donation receipt.

Join the Community

Help whānau thrive. Set up a monthly donation through your bank account or call us on 0508 22 22 83

Leave a legacy of hope

After taking care of loved ones, a gift to MBST in your Will is a powerful way to leave a legacy of hope. Learn more here

Donations over $5 are eligible for a tax credit. Charities Commission registration number: CC45239

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