Donate
100% of your donation will go directly to the marine conservation projects we support.
Please contact us at [email protected] to:
1. Make a NZD donation direct to our bank account (and save fees)
2. Make a US tax deductible donation;
Other ways to give
Wear the ambition for a healthy ocean. 100% of proceeds from our gear sales go directly to the marine conservation projects we support.
We need people like you to go the extra distance and bring your community around the ambition for a healthy ocean.
Our supporters are people and organisations who passionately believe we need to do everything we can today for a better tomorrow.
Our 100% Promise
Thanks to a small group of generous Live Ocean supporters who cover our operating costs, we can proudly say 100% of your donation will go directly marine conservation projects we support.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose which project my donation supports?
Different projects have different funding needs and timelines. To help ensure your donation goes to the project that needs it most, we ask that you trust our judgment in determining where your funds go. We are honoured to have the chance to be good stewards of your fundraising efforts – and we take it very seriously.
From time to time, we do a specific fundraising ask that is directed to a project, so keep an eye out for these. You can be sure that 100% of the money you give or raise will go directly towards vital marine projects like these ones.
How does Live Ocean use operating funds?
Our operating funds are covered by a small group of generous supporters who give us flexible support that includes covering the operating costs of Live Ocean. We aim to keep our operating expenses as low as possible by keeping our team lean, generous in-kind support, and leveraging our collaborative partnerships wherever possible.
Our operational costs are a byproduct of the time we spend fundraising and connecting donors with projects; building relationships between project partners so they can collaborate and leverage each other’s work; and amplifying these stories by educating people, encouraging them to care, and get behind the ambition for a healthy ocean.
Who are your project partners?
We support a range of project partners from across Aotearoa New Zealand. While we look to support projects with a local focus, it’s important for them to have global implications.
The projects fall into three focus areas – Science To Understand, Outreach That Connects and Innovate For Solutions. You can learn more about the projects we support here.
Does Live Ocean Foundation fund sailing or sailors?
No, Live Ocean Foundation does not provide financial support or sponsorship to Live Ocean Racing or the New Zealand SailGP team. Our relationships with both of these teams are focused on harnessing the power of sport to help work towards our mission for a healthy ocean. Of course, we don’t fund any sailors either.
Live Ocean Racing Relationship
At Live Ocean Foundation, our mission is to scale up science, innovation, and outreach for a healthy ocean. We proudly share this commitment with our sister organisation, Live Ocean Racing. Together, we are amplifying the message of ocean health and driving action on a global scale through sailing.
While Live Ocean Racing and Live Ocean Foundation are united by this vision, each operates independently with distinct roles, boards and financial systems.
Clear accountability to our supporters and stakeholders is paramount for us. This separation guarantees full transparency and clarity that funds from Live Ocean Foundation go to the projects we support.
New Zealand SailGP Charity Partnership
Live Ocean is the Charity Partner for the Black Foils New Zealand SailGP Team. What this means is they provide support to us both financially through their Impact League winnings, which have gone directly towards projects we support like Blue Carbon Research, Marine Metre2 and Kelp Restoration. They also help us bring issues the ocean is facing into the global spotlight using the powerful platform sport provides, and an incredible amount of brand awareness not usually available to a young NGO.
Where can I get information on Live Ocean Foundation’s financials?
We know it’s important to you that your donation is being used effectively. It’s important to us, too. You can find our annual impact and audit reports here.
I have more questions...
We’re happy to answer them! Drop us an email at [email protected]
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