Meet Clare.

Clare is a progressive philanthropic foundation that wants more for our people and planet.

Through a proactive approach, Clare invests in ways that positively impact our environment, oral health, youth wellbeing and women, to create extraordinary change.

latest updates

November 13, 2025

Clare invests in CHFA Social Bonds to tackle housing crisis

The Clare Foundation has proudly announced the investment of significant funds into the Community Housing Funding Agency’s (CHFA) Social Bonds, marking major milestones for social investment, community housing and impact investment in New Zealand. CHFA brings together leading philanthropic organisations, charities, fund managers and the government in a partnership to efficiently raise money to support […]

October 30, 2025

Indigenous Wellbeing Conference 2025: walking together, flourishing together.

The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference 2025 brought over 500 delegates together in Meanjin (Brisbane) recently, spanning community leaders, Elders, youth voices, service providers, researchers, and policy makers from across Australia, Aotearoa and the Pacific, united under the theme “Walking Together, Flourishing Together: Pathways to Indigenous Wellbeing.” The Clare Foundation was proudly represented by Stevie-Jean Gear (Strategic […]

September 18, 2025

Clare team embraces Haumanu framework

Systems change addresses the underlying causes of societal issues, transforming structures, policies, mindsets, and relationships to create lasting, sustainable solutions instead of just treating symptoms. It involves understanding the interconnectedness of our systems, identifying “levers” where change can have the greatest impact, and working collaboratively to shift norms, power dynamics, and resource allocation towards new, fairer […]