Give monthly
The vital link connecting rangatahi impacted by cancer to support.
Join our community of dedicated monthly givers to help ensure rangatahi impacted by cancer have the emotional and social support they need.
Become a
Regular Giver
Every day, more than 10 rangatahi in Aotearoa are diagnosed with cancer or learn that a parent or sibling has cancer. Facing cancer at this stage of life can be incredibly isolating, but the right support can make all the difference. A monthly gift helps provide rangatahi with the support they need. After just six months of support, over three-quarters of rangatahi who accessed our services reported improvements in their mental health and overall wellbeing.
You make a
Big impact
A monthly gift to Canteen ensures rangatahi impacted by cancer have access to vital support, from counselling and therapeutic programmes to peer support events and online services. Regular givers are the link that keeps these services available, so no rangatahi has to face cancer alone. Your generosity provides immediate support while also helping us plan for the future, ensuring we can continue reaching those who need us. As a 100% community-funded organisation, we rely entirely on the commitment of supporters like you to keep this connection strong.
Face-to-face
Fundraisers
Regular giving is one of the most cost-effective ways to support Canteen, helping us plan ahead and reach more rangatahi. Most of our regular givers sign up through our face-to-face fundraisers, who will be out in residential areas across Aotearoa, going door to door to chat with people about Canteen and the option to make a regular donation.
Find out more about the face-to-face fundraising Canteen does below.
FUNDRAISING FAQs
Face-to-face fundraising is when a fundraiser speaks directly with someone in the community about a charity and how they can support it.
Our team will be out in residential areas across Aotearoa, going door to door to chat with people about Canteen and the option to make a regular donation. This is often called door-to-door fundraising, or door-to-door knocking.
Yes, Canteen does carry out face-to-face fundraising (door-to-door knock) in communities across the motu.
You can check if we are fundraising in your area this month by checking our fundraising locations.
Face-to-face fundraising is one of the most personal and effective ways for us to raise awareness and share the impact of our work with the community. It allows us to engage with huge numbers of people and reach potential supporters who we wouldn't otherwise connect with.
By meeting people in person, our fundraisers can explain how regular giving helps provide vital support for rangatahi impacted by cancer. Face-to-face fundraising allows for open conversations and ensures supporters understand the tangible impact their contributions will make.
71% of Canteen’s revenue is received from monthly givers who have joined us after meeting one of our fundraisers. Without this support, we would not be able to provide our vital services to rangatahi aged 12-24 impacted by cancer.
You can spot one of our fundraisers by their Canteen-branded green polo, rain jacket or sweatshirt, cap, and their MBS ID badge, with a photo, name, and ID number.
Our face-to-face fundraisers are a committed group of people passionate about Canteen’s mission. Every day they speak to people about the important role the public plays in supporting Canteen’s essential services.
Canteen has partnered with a leading face to face fundraising agency, Meraki Business Solutions. This partnership plays an important role in helping us meet the rising demand for our services.
If you’re unsure if a Canteen fundraiser is genuine, please call us on 0800 2268 336 or email us.
If you decide to become a Canteen regular giver, our fundraisers will ask for the following information:
- Full name,
- Contact details (email, phone),
- Proof of identity,
- Your bank or credit card information as this will allow us to set up your regular donations. (These details are securely stored and encrypted).
Our fundraisers use iPads to sign you up, which means your credit card information is securely stored and encrypted - just like it would be if you were donating through our website.
Using iPads makes the sign-up process quick and easy, and ensures your personal details are kept safe.
If you want to talk to us about one of our fundraisers you can call 0800 2268 336 or email us.
To help us answer your query, it’d be useful to have the following information available if possible:
- Name and ID of fundraiser,
- Date, time and location of when you spoke with them.
Major Gifts
Supporting rangatahi impacted by cancer to build resilience that will last a lifetime is an incredible gift. Linking your passion to help with critical areas of need can make all the difference.
Gifts in Wills
A gift to Canteen in your Will is a life-changing legacy for the future of rangatahi impacted by cancer.
Partner with us
Join us in supporting rangatahi impacted by cancer through a partnership with Canteen
Get in touch
Contact us
For general enquiries get in touch with our team on 0800 2268 336 or email us at info@canteen.org.nz. Our support team is available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
