Business with Heart
Help make mental wellbeing support more accessible in our community
Every business is part of a community. When people and whānau can access the right mental wellbeing support, the benefits extend into workplaces, families and the wider community.
Hearts & Minds has been supporting people across our local region for more than 40 years. We help people access practical information, free and low-cost mental wellbeing services, and connections to suitable local support.
Our focus is early intervention. We want people to be able to find support when challenges first emerge, before situations become more complex or reach crisis point.
Businesses and organisations can support this work through our Community Wellbeing Supporter Programme or a tailored corporate sponsorship.
Ways to support Hearts & Minds
Community Wellbeing Supporter
Sponsorship starts at NZ$100 plus GST per month, with organisations asked to make a 12-month commitment where possible.
Supporters are encouraged to choose a higher monthly amount where their circumstances allow.
- A Community Wellbeing Supporter badge- Guidance for using the badge in email signatures and approved communications- Access to a private Supporter Hub- Approved wording and communication resources- Access to the Hearts & Minds annual report
Tailored Corporate Sponsorship
For larger, multi-site and national organisations
The sponsorship amount, duration, benefits, badge use and communications are discussed and agreed before the sponsorship begins.
This option may suit organisations interested in:
- Making a substantial monthly or annual contribution- Providing a significant one-off sponsorship- Supporting a particular area of work- Discussing wider staff or community involvement- Developing an individually agreed sponsorship arrangement
Sponsorship helps Hearts & Minds keep community-based mental wellbeing information, services and connections accessible, while giving us greater stability to plan ahead and respond to changing community needs.
Together, business sponsors help us continue connecting people and whānau with appropriate information, services and local support.
Our impact in the last year:
How it works
1. Complete the enquiry form
All businesses and organisations begin by completing the same sponsorship enquiry form.
Tell us about your organisation, why you would like to support Hearts & Minds and the level of support you are considering.
2. We review your enquiry
We review the information provided and may contact you if we need to learn more about your organisation or proposed sponsorship.
3. We discuss the appropriate option
We consider your organisation’s size, reach, proposed contribution and sponsorship needs.
We will then discuss whether the Community Wellbeing Supporter Programme or a tailored corporate sponsorship is the most appropriate option.
4. We confirm the arrangement
If the sponsorship is approved, we will confirm the contribution, duration, benefits and any approved badge use or public communications.
Why sponsorship is by enquiry
Hearts & Minds works with people and whānau who place significant trust in our organisation.
Reviewing every enquiry helps us protect that trust and ensure that organisations publicly associated with Hearts & Minds are an appropriate fit.
Frequently asked questions
Does every organisation complete the same form?
Yes. All small businesses, larger companies and other organisations begin by completing the same sponsorship enquiry form.
We will review the information and contact you to discuss the most appropriate option.
Can any organisation become a Supporter for NZ$100 per month?
No. NZ$100 plus GST is the starting monthly amount for eligible small and local organisations.
Larger, multi-site and national organisations will be contacted to discuss an appropriate corporate sponsorship arrangement.
How much should our organisation contribute?
Eligible Community Wellbeing Supporters can begin at NZ$100 plus GST per month and are encouraged to contribute more where possible.
Corporate sponsorship amounts are agreed individually.
If you are unsure what would be appropriate, select “We would like to discuss an appropriate amount” on the enquiry form.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Community Wellbeing Supporters are asked to make a 12-month commitment where possible.
The duration of a tailored corporate sponsorship is agreed with the organisation.
Is sponsorship a charitable donation?
No. Sponsorship payments are treated as sponsorship because the organisation receives agreed benefits.
Hearts & Minds does not issue charitable-donation receipts for sponsorship payments.
Can we use the Hearts & Minds logo?
Organisations must not use the main Hearts & Minds logo independently unless written permission has been provided.
Approved Community Wellbeing Supporters receive a dedicated supporter badge.
Any badge use or recognition included in a corporate sponsorship will be agreed as part of that arrangement.
Will our organisation be publicly recognised?
Public recognition is not automatically included.
Any website listing, logo display, announcement or other public recognition must be discussed and agreed with Hearts & Minds.
