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By helping us, you're helping hundreds of people every day in lots of ways. Thank you for helping to keep our service free to everyone who needs us.
Business and Supporters
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Businesses and supporters
Thanks to all our supporters who help to keep our wheels turning to provide the best possible care to all those who need us.
We are extremely grateful to have the support of some amazing organisations. Every one of our supporters is a crucial part of the Wellington Free team, helping us to stay uniquely free and here for everyone needing our help.
To join the team and find out the difference you can make, contact our Fundraising team on 0508 WFA FREE (0508 932 3733) or email [email protected].
Cornerstone Partner
The Lloyd Morrison Foundation has been our Cornerstone Partner for many years. Each year providing funding for the Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat CPR Programme to be delivered free of charge, supporting our frontline ambulances and community AED's across the region.
The Lloyd Morrison Foundation is the Cornerstone Partner of Wellington Free Ambulance.
Every year they generously fund the Heartbeat Programme which sees thousands of people across our region learn life-saving CPR skills free of charge. They also provide funding to support our frontline ambulance services and our community AED's. Their generosity makes a significant impact on the lives of everyone in our region. We are continually grateful for the support of Julie Nevett and the Lloyd Morrison Foundation.
Community Partners
Our community partners have been loyal supporters for a number of years, some since we began in 1927. Their contributions have kept us free for all those who need us, and their support will continue to keep us free for many years to come.
Lion Foundation
Lion Foundation has supported us for many years with the purchase of emergency and patient transfer ambulances, and life-saving equipment. Their very generous support makes a huge difference.

Lottery Community
Lottery Community has recently come on board as a supporter, helping us fund the more practical aspects of running our service, and allowing our paramedics to focus on the most important thing: taking care of our patients.

New Zealand Community Trust
New Zealand Community Trust is a long standing supporter, assisting with the purchase of new ambulances and vital equipment. Their commitment to supporting us makes a big difference to our communities

The Odlin Trust
The Odlin Trust are another integral part of the Wellington Free whānau. They have funded 34 ambulances and their dedicated support is part of the reason why we are still here and still free.

The Philipp Family Foundation
The Philipp Family Foundation was the principal funder for our new Kāpiti Ambulance Station in 2016. With their support, we created a modern station to meet the needs of the people of Kāpiti. It was an amazing gift that will serve our community for years to come.

Pub Charity
Pub Charity has supported Wellington Free for many years with the purchase of ambulances and life-saving equipment. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support.

The Thomas George Macarthy Trust
The Thomas George Macarthy Trust has assisted with the purchase of vital equipment for over 15 years. Being able to rely on organisations like these to help fund life-saving equipment makes a huge difference.

The Walter and Rana Norwood Family Trust
The Walter and Rana Norwood Family Trust was set up by the Norwood family. They have supported us since 1927 and are dedicated to providing the best possible care for people across Wellington and Wairarapa.

Rapid Relief Team
We are really pleased to collaborate with Rapid Relief Team this year. Their amazing volunteers are already supporting our work and the work of all our colleagues across the emergency services sector. Their support this year is helping us to make sure we can be there whenever we are needed.
Business Partners
We work with a number of Business Partners who make a significant contribution every year, because they believe everyone should have access to the best possible health care when they need it.

Summerset Holdings
Summerset Holdings and their villages in the region are avid supporters. From head office through to the residents everyone knows the importance of the services we provide and we love supporting them to fundraise.

MedicAlert Foundation
MedicAlert Foundation has worked with Wellington Free Ambulance for over 25 years. They regularly make generous donations to Wellington Free, for which we are truly grateful.

Price Waterhouse Coopers
Price Waterhouse Coopers host an incredible race every two years to raise money for local causes. The event sees teams of people complete a 100km relay race from Wellington to the Wairarapa whilst raising significant funds for charity. We've been lucky enough to be recipients twice now!

Rymans Healthcare
Rymans Healthcare has helped fund initiatives including our Clinical Paramedic Advisors, who work in our 111 communications centre supporting paramedics on the road, and advising and caring for people over the phone.

Todd Corporation
Todd Corporation has generously helped us purchase new equipment and ambulances for many years. We value their support immensely and their dedication to keeping people in our region safe.

Tommy’s Real Estate
Last year Tommy’s Real Estate made a fantastic commitment to supporting us. They make very generous donations to help keep our unique service free and support us with fundraising initiatives and community engagement.

Wellington region New Worlds
Our local New Worlds are amazing supporters. They are active supporters of Onesie Day, and collect for us throughout the year in store with donation boxes. They are always happy to help us with events and catering, and we really appreciate their support.

Jina's World of Fresh Produce
Jina's is an iconic family run Wellington business, known for their desire to support local.
They have committed to supporting our services through annual donations to ensure we have all we need to continue providing emergency services free to the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa community.

Yus Homes
Yus Homes are a construction company who design and build houses for our Wellington community. Yus Homes have committed to supporting our service with annual donations to ensure we can continue to provide emergency services, free to our Greater Wellington and Wairarapa communities.

KPMG
KPMG has been a long-term business partner supporting our Rescue Squad. Contributing significant funds to uniforms and equipment to ensure the Squad has what they need to save lives.
Business and Community Supporters
We work with an amazing group of Business and Community Supporters to ensure we're there when their communities need us most.
BEA Trust | Masterton District Council |
Bert & May Wilson Charitable Trust | Nikau Foundation |
Brian Whitacre Trust | Pelorus Trust |
Carterton District Council | Porirua City Council |
Castle Trust | Ray Watts Charitable Trust |
Datacom | South Wairarapa District Council |
Dorothy L Newman Charitable Trust | Sybil Lane Charitable Trust |
Frances Henrietta Muter Charitable Trust | The Margaret Neave Charitable Trust |
Hilda Curtis Charitable Trust | Totara Trust |
Hutt City Council | Trust House |
Ian & Beverley Newton Family Trust | Upper Hutt District Council |
Infinity Foundation | Westpac |
Irene Munro Charitable Trust | WN Pharazyn Trust |
Jack Jeffs Trust | Wellington City Council |
Johnsonville Charitable Trust | Z Energy |
Our Support Crew
Our Support Crew is a group of community-minded businesses who have committed to helping keep the 'free' in Wellington Free Ambulance.
Each year, these businesses commit to helping keep our frontline paramedics and emergency ambulances on our roads 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
By being part of our Support Crew, you will receive a range of benefits including our Support Crew logo and a certificate each year, plus regular updates on how your support is making a difference. We can also work with you to tell your staff and customers about the great thing you are doing.
To find out more, contact our Fundraising Team on 0508 932 3733 or email [email protected]
Thank you to all our Support Crew members:
AD Architecture | Masterton Computer Services | |
Allworks Ltd | Masterton Medical | |
Arobake | Printing.com | |
Arthur D Riley & Co | Resync | |
Arthur Holmes Limited | Southey Sayer Chartered Accountants | |
Brendon Motor Group | Specsavers New Zealand | |
Co-operative Bank | Spiral Software | |
Dinosaur Polo Club | Survey Insight | |
Dovetail Builders Ltd | The Featherston Tavern | |
EndGame Ltd | The Integral Group Ltd | |
ES3 Ltd | TIMG | |
Four Square Fergusson | Tycab New Zealand Limited | |
Higgins Contractors Ltd | Ultibend Industries Ltd | |
Highflo Co. Ltd | UPG Pipe Systems | |
Holmes Construction NZ Ltd | Wellington Registered Master Builders | |
Jade Property Management | Wright Pools and Spas | |
Kim von Lanthen & Associates Ltd | Yellow Brick Road Seafood | |
KJ & LM Burns Ltd | Yus Homes |
At-home activities for your Tamariki!
As we continue to ensure our patients, staff and community are safe, we want to make sure you and your family have some fun!
We’ve prepared some activities you can download and print off - check them out below.