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Ways to support us
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Ways to support us
There are lots of ways you can help, and we thank you for your support. Every dollar makes a difference!
Donate via our online donation page
By internet banking: please use the online system provided by your bank. Our bank account details are:
Bank: Westpac
Account name: Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc
Account number: 03 0502 0170069 004
Reference: Your name and/or supporter number
Important note about donating via internet banking and receipts
If you donate via internet banking, we don't receive your contact details which means we can't send you a receipt.
After you've made a donation by internet banking, please email donate@wfa.org.nz with your name, address, and the reference you included on the transaction. We can then send you a receipt.
By credit card or direct debit: call us on 0508 WFA FREE (0508 932 3733).
We are a charitable organisation: CC31374. Donations over $5 are eligible for a tax rebate.
Regular monthly donations
Be a Community Champion! By regularly donating to Wellington Free Ambulance on an ongoing basis, you’re helping us be here for thousands of people in the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region. Thank you for your life-changing support.
By funding the ordinary things we need to run our service, you’ll become part of an extraordinary group of people - our Community Champions. Last year, our Community Champions raised around $726,000 – that’s the equivalent of approximately 1,116 emergency ambulance responses.
If you want to be part of the group of supporters who collectively make one of the most significant contributions to our organisation, you can sign up to regular giving by credit card here or email us at donate@wfa.org.nz.
Find out more about regular donations
Leave a gift in your Will
A gift left to Wellington Free Ambulance is a really special way to leave your own personal legacy.
By leaving a gift in your Will, you'll make sure that we can deliver on our commitment: to be here for the people of Greater Wellington and Wairarapa when they need us the most.
If you have questions about leaving a gift in your Will and would like to chat to someone, please contact Amber Proudfoot - Bequest Manager on 04 4989604 or email giftinwill@wfa.org.nz
Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will
Fundraise for us
In 1927, Mayor of Wellington Sir Charles Norwood had a vision for a place where emergencies needn’t cost lives or money: a city with a free ambulance service for everyone. This is a founding value we’re fiercely proud of and your support makes sure we can continue to be here, free of charge. We can’t do it without you!
There are so many ways to fundraise for us, from being sponsored to take on a challenge and organising an event within your community to hosting a morning tea at your workplace.
Please let us know your fundraising plans by emailing donate@wfa.org.nz or calling 0508 WFA FREE (0508 932 3733): we can help you with resources, promotion, and advice.
Join our business community
We work with a number of businesses each year who help us to do what we do. It’s a great way to engage your staff, raise money for a great cause, and be involved in your community.
We work with our businesses to create a bespoke partnership that really ticks all the boxes. We want you and your staff to feel part of the Wellington Free Ambulance team, and to understand the impact your support is having.
Find out more about our current supporters.
If you want to make a difference, contact Claire Carruthers, General Manager Fundraising and Communications, on 04 498 9679 or email Claire.Carruthers@wfa.org.nz.
Memorium giving
Many people like to give in memory of a loved one. We understand how much this means, and the importance of these gifts to you and your loved ones.
It's heartwarming that so many people think of us at such a difficult time. If you would like to give a gift in this way, you can do it online here ; alternatively, please contact Amber Proudfoot - Bequest Manager on 04 498 9604 or email giftinwill@wfa.org.nz
Claim your donation tax credit
Your donation helps Wellington Free Ambulance continue to be there for our communities when they need us.
If you donate more than $5, you may be eligible to claim a 33.3% tax rebate for charitable donations. To claim your rebate (tax credit) you need to complete a Tax credit claim form IR526 for the appropriate tax year, and send this to Inland Revenue along with the receipts relating to the donations you made during the tax year.
We will provide all donors with a summary tax receipt at the end of each tax year (that includes all donations you’ve made to Wellington Free Ambulance during the previous tax year), so you can claim your rebate as soon as you get your receipt.
More information is available on the Inland Revenue website.
If you have any queries about your donation, please call us on 0508 932 3733 or email donate@wfa.org.nz.
Already received your tax rebate? Donate it back to Wellington Free Ambulance and continue to play an important role in the lifesaving care we provide.