Who are we?

Wellington Hospitals Foundation is the official charity for the hospitals operated by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley . This includes Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals, Te Wao Nui Child Health Service, Kapiti Health Centre and the Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service.  Community support enables the Foundation to fund medical equipment, resources and services that help thousands of people in the Greater Wellington Region receive better healthcare.

Wellington Hospitals Foundation is an accredited member of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) – www.pfra.org.nz.

100%

100% of our funding comes from the community.

900k

Our region covers in excess of 900,000 people. We are the official charity for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district, who provide specialist tertiary-level care to patients across central Aotearoa New Zealand.

160M

We've funded over $160 million in essential medical equipment and resources, that improves healthcare for patients and their families

50k

Every year our volunteers provide over 50,000 hours of invaluable support to patients, visitors, families, and staff.

What's on

Every year, our children’s hospital provides care to over 85,000 children from across our region and beyond. The Street Appeal is a major fundraiser, and we simply couldn't do it without amazing Volunteer Collectors. Please Sign Up today!

Sign Up Here

Flight Transport Incubator for Wellington Hospital’s Neonatal Flight Team

Find out more

Have you received a knock at the door? Find out about our face to face appeal.

Find out more

News & Events

Children’s Hospital Annual Street Appeal

5 October 2024

When a child needs hospital care, it can be one of the most frightening times for any family.  Our Annual Street Appeal helps ensure that children and young people across our region continue to receive the best possible care – when they need it most.   Our Annual Street Appeal is a major fundraiser for… Read more »

Wellington Police help keep sick kids warm

A huge shout out and thanks to the incredible Wellington District Police whānau. This morning the team delivered more than 500 pairs of cosy new PJs to Te Wao Nui, helping ensure our youngest patients stay warm and comfortable this winter. PJs and other winter items were collected from officers and staff across the region… Read more »

“I started to read to him and then the words came”

The NICU can be an overwhelming and challenging place to be. Amidst the clinical environment, filled with monitors and medical care, the simple act of reading to a precious baby takes on profound meaning. “The NICU is so crowded and a hard place to be. Reading to my baby was a minute of intimacy that… Read more »