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Film Parties, Pool Parties and Ten Pin Bowling

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Mission Statement

The Foundation shall work to acquire, invest and manage a capital fund of sufficient amount that the interest earned shall fund services provided for people with epilepsy and/or through organisations established to provide services to people with epilepsy or organisations involved in epilepsy research, using only positive and empowering messages in all fundraising.

The Foundation aim shall be achieved by the following means:
  • Acquire, preserve and invest capital and arrange investments to earn interest and/or appreciate in value while every effort is taken to ensure the capital remains intact.
  • Create a public image that is conducive to attracting gifts and bequests
  • Maintain a mutually beneficial working relationship with people who have epilepsy and their family
  • Provide financial assistance for epilepsy services from interest earned on investments.

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Charities Commission Registration Number:  CC10827

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Welcome to the Epilepsy Foundation of NZ Website

Please read about its history and aims and how the Foundation is working to help people with epilepsy.  

The Epilepsy Foundation of New Zealand was established in 1987 to raise awareness within the community and money for the one in fifty people nationwide who have to live with epilepsy.

Epilepsy is the least accepted, acknowledged, understood and supported of all natural conditions, as identified by WHO.

In order to achieve its aims a capital fund is maintained and developed, from which the interest only can be used to fund epilepsy services.  The capital fund is targeted for the purchase of a building to be used as a neurological centre.

A promotional team runs Film, Ten Pin Bowling and Pool Party Festivals throughout New Zealand for children disadvantaged by epilepsy and requiring special needs, along with their families and caregivers.  Many warm letters of appreciation are received. 

From time to time volunteers help with projects.  Their expertise and generosity of spirit is very much appreciated. 

A number of other projects have been, or are being, developed.  The Epilepsy Foundation makes every effort to help itself achieve its goals.

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