Why partner with Flow?

Some world-changing ideas are so big and audacious they can be viewed as ‘too risky’ to support.

It’s these overly risky ideas that the Flow Foundation like to seek out first.

After more than a decade of investing in the non-profit sector, the Flow Foundation’s unique type of ‘radical generosity’ offers innovating social change makers a unique pathway from risky reliance to sustainable success through access to funds, mentorship, and ongoing support during their first steps towards initiating massive change.

At the core of the Foundation’s mission is a belief that the right people with the right ideas sometimes need extra support to create the right changes for others in the world. The Flow Foundation is committed to offering agile, tailored support to organisations striving to create maximum positive impact for people in need.

The Flow Foundation is a New Zealand based family foundation that believes deeply in changing the world through ‘radical generosity’.

At the heart of the Foundation’s charitable work is a passion to support people with big, audacious ideas that promise to improve the lives of others living in situations where access to basic human rights is severely lacking. Through the Foundation, social change innovators are offered a unique and supportive pathway from risky reliance to strong and sustainable independence.

The origins of the Flow Foundation can be traced back to the TALKINGtech Foundation, the charitable arm of a New Zealand technology company founded in 1986. For many years, a portion of company profits was set aside to support initiatives that improved access to education and healthcare in communities around the globe. This approach embedded generosity into the way success was measured and shared.

After TALKINGtech was sold in 2018, the opportunity arose to evolve this commitment into a more focused and dedicated charitable entity. In 2019, the Flow Foundation was launched with a renewed purpose to support and empower pioneering human rights organisations, backed by the collective support of partners, sponsors, and community members who believe in creating lasting global change.

Today, the Flow Foundation exists because of this shared belief in radical generosity. Its impact is made possible through the ongoing commitment of supporters and sponsors who contribute not only financial resources, but also time, expertise, and belief in the power of bold ideas. Together, they form a community that enables the Foundation to continue backing organisations that are creating meaningful and sustainable change around the world.

In a nutshell?

We believe being radically generous with your time, your money and your skills will change the world.

Human RIghts

At the heart of what we do is our belief that all people have the right to live under the protection of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We are committed to supporting and advocating passionately for innovative organisations that are actively working to restore these rights to marginalised people everywhere.

RISK TAKING

Sometimes powerful change and maximum impact can only occur when big risks are taken. We believe in supporting unpredictable-but unrelenting ventures that larger organisations may steer clear of via our unique brand of ‘radical generosity’. We are also committed to encouraging others to experience the unmatchable good that comes from helping change-makers in their journey from risky reliance to indomitable independence.

Mobilising unique solutions

Throwing money at problems isn’t enough to see brilliant solutions become sustainable. Instead, it requires creative problem solving and a ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ approach. We value the swift deployment of tailored funding, mentorship, and support framework package solutions to effect the largest improvements to human rights possible.

Transparency

We demand that 100% of all donations to the Flow Foundation go to actual projects that help real people, and that all our running costs are privately funded. Our proven track record of success in the non-profit sector is built on the cornerstone of our unwavering commitment to total transparency about where funds and resources are spent.