1243 days ago

Celebrating my company success by giving.

Kim from Epiphany Accounting Solutions

I am so excited to finally be implementing a plan put in place over a year ago. (Make sure to read the email response at the bottom of this post)

Last year during lock-down I decided I wanted my company to contribute to the greater good somehow. I wanted my company success to make a difference and touch the lives of others. An epiphany later I decided to do focused giving through my company Epiphany Accounting Solutions Ltd based on a percentage of sales.

I give a % to 3 charities. It is fun to stop and celebrate my success knowing that others benefit.

My framework for this is:
• 1% of sales to people in need
• 1% of sales to our environment,
• 1% of sales to our Wildlife.

At least one must be a New Zealand focused charity, one global and one wherever the need seems greatest at the time. I will continue this each year.

Tax Deductible Giving
AND for every dollar that my company gives to a registered NZ Charity – the government kindly donates back to me a tax refund on the amount given. A win-win-win.

After much research I have chosen the following organisation (the remaining 2 to be revealed over the next two weeks)

AND THE FIRST WINNER IS…………..
LOVE SOUP – An NZ based charity that specialises in a Food Rescue Program that redistributes good food that would otherwise go to waste. They Collect, Sort & Distribute good food to assist communities around the North Island delivering to organisations such as food banks that help people in need. As well as providing Free Community Meals. It's wonderful to see more happening in the food rescue sector, recently AFRA Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance was formed with 24 Organisations around NZ working together. What a great project to support. I am so impressed with how smart this Love Soup concept is.

• Rescue and redistribute food
• Stopping the waste
• Support food banks –
• Supply community meals.

AND HOW COOL IS THIS EMAIL – with kind permission of Julie I share the email I received from LOVE SOUP

Dear Kim
We are delighted to get notification of your financial support ,
Thank you very Much!!
We would love to promote your business or is there anything we can share, we would love to also include your logo on our sponsorship page.
Please let me know if like receipt or can do end of tax year which ever works best for you. Thank you again, very much appreciated, especially a first for us. We are making 500 lunches a week with food rescue. Feeding kids this will help alot with this project we have taken on. Also 2 Kitchens opened this month - Kawaii Pura Pura weekly a vegetarian meal, and once a Month at St Chads. all with Food Rescue ❤ and the generosity you share making it possible

Kind regards Julie

Proof that a small amount makes a big difference.....

More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

Image
Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
2632 votes
9 hours ago

Crack This Riddle and Brag All Day!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m full of holes but strong as steel. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

Image
9 hours ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lottery

Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
Find out more

Image