Since it was established in 2008, the Plunket Foundation has contributed over $4.5 million to support the work of Whānau Āwhina Plunket, helping tamariki across New Zealand thrive from the very beginning.
The Plunket Foundation plays an important role in supporting Plunket’s work and strengthening the wellbeing of our communities in the early years. Welcomed into 80% of homes with newborns across New Zealand, Plunket is uniquely placed to make a lasting difference for children and families.
What is an endowment fund?
Many of the world’s most respected charities, hospitals, and universities have endowment funds that help them continue their work well into the future. These funds provide a steady source of income, offering security and helping organisations carry on supporting their communities, even in uncertain times.
Each year, income from the Plunket Foundation’s endowment fund supports Whānau Āwhina Plunket. This helps ensure that families can continue to access the trusted, much-loved care that has supported New Zealand families for many years.
By contributing to the endowment fund - either through a donation or a gift in your Will - you’re helping protect and sustain this support over time. Your gift will make a lasting difference for children in New Zealand, now and into the future.
Support the Plunket Foundation
One of the best ways you can support the future health and wellbeing of New Zealand’s children is to donate or leave a gift in your Will to the Plunket Foundation.
A gift, no matter the size, is a huge investment in New Zealand’s future.
If you'd like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will to the Plunket Foundation, please complete our enquiry form:
Plunket Foundation Trustees
The Plunket Foundation Board of Trustees is a voluntary group of dedicated individuals who give their time to oversee the work of the charity.
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Christine Lake (CNZM), Chairperson
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Christine is a proud Cantabrian and has served Plunket in many governance roles. Starting with 10 years in Canterbury, then 10 years on the National Board, including 3 busy years as Chair. Christine has been a trustee for the Plunket Foundation since February 2021. Christine’s early career was in ICT, writing software in Canterbury and London. After the family returned to New Zealand, her career shifted to volunteering for Plunket and bookkeeping / administration for a select number of clients. Christine is also a trustee for the Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand. |
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Brent Talbot
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Brent is currently a chartered member of the Institute of Directors and was a chartered accountant for 35 years. During his working career, Brent held various finance and IT positions finishing his career as CFO of Zag NZ, an IT Services company. During his time at Zag, Brent served as an executive director in NZ and Australia. Since retiring, Brent has taken up governance positions at community groups in Devonport in Auckland. Brent uses the skills he has developed and learned to bring a disciplined approach to finance and governance oversight. The Talbot family has a long connection with Plunket. Brent’s late wife, Andrée, was deeply involved over many years, serving in several roles including Plunket President. |
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Edward Glennie
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Edward (Ed) is a financial adviser at Genesis Advice in Auckland with over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his prior role as Investment Strategist for a leading wealth management firm, he helped support charitable trusts and clients across the motu. Today, Ed offers astute, independent advice, driven by a passion to improve people's financial futures. He brings these skills to the Plunket Foundation, in its role to help give every child the best possible start. Ed has a longstanding personal connection to Plunket, not only as a 'Plunket baby' himself, but also through his whakapapa - Ed's great grandfather worked with Dr Truby King at Karitane's Seacliff Hospital, shortly before Dr King began working with local midwives Mere Harper and Ria Tikini to establish the Plunket Society. Outside of work, Edward enjoys spending time with his wife, Julia and their three children. |
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Alex Skinner
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Alex is a professional Director (Chartered Fellow of IOD) serving in a governance role on a number of charitable trusts and commercial entities - public and private. He is a Chartered Accountant (Chartered Fellow CAANZ) and served on the Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust Board from 2017-2024. Prior to his governance career, Alex worked for 20 years at KPMG (the last 12 as a Partner) specialising in audit and risk. |
The Plunket Foundation’s Charities Services number is: CC35424.
Get in touch
If you would like more information about the Plunket Foundation, please get in touch with our Philanthropy Manager, Loren O'Sullivan.
