Supporting MRDA — ways to help financially

Financial support pathways

Choose the option that suits you. Each pathway includes a short overview, with more detail available if you wish to read further.

Donations

Flexible personal support

Flexible contributions from individuals, families, and supporters who wish to help sustain MRDA’s work. Donations provide an important foundation of community support and help demonstrate that MRDA is valued locally.

Donations may be made online, via direct bank transfer, or through occasional giving initiatives. Contributions of any size are welcomed and collectively provide visible evidence of community backing.

Online donations (MRDA website)
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Other donation options (e.g., direct transfer)

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Community Partner programme

Structured sponsorship (optional horse association)

Structured sponsorship supporting MRDA’s ongoing operations, with optional association to one of our therapy horses.

Community Partner sponsorship is available across Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers, providing varying levels of engagement and recognition. Partners may choose to be associated with one of MRDA’s therapy horses (subject to availability), offering a meaningful connection to the work their support helps sustain.

Bronze, Silver, Gold tiers
Optional therapy horse association
Recognition and engagement opportunities

Additional Community Partner engagement features are currently being developed.

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Partnerships and major support

Open to discussion

Opportunities for organisations and individuals to participate in longer-term or larger-scale financial relationships with MRDA.

Partnership arrangements may include multi-year support, naming opportunities, collaborative initiatives, or other approaches aligned with MRDA’s purpose and values. We recognise that meaningful partnerships often begin with a conversation rather than a predefined model and welcome discussions about ideas or possibilities.

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How community support strengthens MRDA

Community donations & sponsorshipFoundation

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Demonstrated local supportEvidence

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Funding confidenceCredibility

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Grant & external funding successLeverage

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Sustainable therapeutic riding servicesContinuity

Community support helps demonstrate local value, strengthening funding confidence and supporting long-term service sustainability.

Further information

Community financial support contributes to MRDA’s general operating costs, including horse care and welfare, staffing and volunteer support, paddock and facility maintenance, equipment, and operational expenses. These contributions help ensure continuity of services and complement project-specific funding received through grants.

Donations are typically made by individuals and families, may be one-off or occasional, and may be eligible for personal tax credit.

Sponsorship is commonly provided by businesses and organisations; GST invoicing may be available and can form part of Community Partner arrangements.

Both forms of support are valued and contribute to MRDA’s sustainability.

Community support provides visible evidence that MRDA is valued and supported locally. Many funding organisations consider this when assessing applications, as it indicates engagement, relevance, and community confidence. A broad base of donations and sponsorship therefore helps strengthen funding credibility and complements other funding sources.

If you have a question not covered here, please feel welcome to contact us.

Let’s talk

Community support takes many forms, and meaningful partnerships often start with a simple conversation. If you are considering supporting MRDA financially — whether through a donation, sponsorship, or a collaborative idea — we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

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About MRDA

MRDA contact: 248 Awahuri Feilding Rd, RD 5, Feilding 4775 · Tel: 021 710 691 · Email: RDA.Manawatu@gmail.com