Coffee Culture Charitable Foundation

At Coffee Culture, our heart has always been as strong as our coffee - grounded in community, connection, and contribution. Through the Coffee Culture Charitable Foundation, we’re proud to support people both here in Aotearoa and in the communities where our coffee is grown.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS BY BACKING 30 LOCAL HEROES

In 2026, as Coffee Culture celebrates 30 years in our communities, we’re proud to expand our commitment to young changemakers. Through the Coffee Culture Charitable Foundation, we are awarding up to 30 Local Heroes Scholarships - $500 grants designed to help secondary school students turn ideas into impact.

These scholarships support initiatives in sport, arts, leadership, sustainability and community projects across Canterbury, Otago and Waikato. We believe in empowering young people who are already making a difference - giving them the confidence, resources and backing to go even further.

Local Heroes Application form

Empowering Local Young People

We believe in supporting young people to pursue their goals and create positive change in their communities.The Coffee Culture Charitable Foundation awards Local Heroes Scholarships - $500 grants that help teenagers unlock opportunities in sport, arts, leadership and community projects. Through this kaupapa, we’ve supported students across Canterbury, Otago and Waikato regions, empowering them to follow their ambitions with confidence and pride.

Stories from past winners

Partnering With Our Coffee Communities

Our commitment extends beyond our neighbourhoods to the people on the land where our coffee beans begin their journey. We work directly with producer communities to understand their needs and find meaningful ways to help - from improving education and health to enhancing local facilities. A key part of this work was supporting the build of a new trading marketplace in Papua New Guinea, creating a safer, more resilient space for local growers to work and connect.

Supporting Mental Health in Our Communities

In 2025, the Coffee Culture Charitable Foundation proudly supported the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, contributing to the vital work they do to strengthen mental wellbeing across our communities.

Mental health touches everyone - our guests, our teams, our people, and the wider communities we serve. By backing the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, we’re helping support education, resources and community-led initiatives that encourage connection, resilience and open conversations around mental health.

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How can you be part of it.

Every time you choose Coffee Culture, you help contribute to this work. Donations through our Culturecard program and in-store support go straight back into foundation initiatives that uplift young people and communities near and far.

Together, we’re not just serving great coffee - we’re helping create opportunities and strengthen communities, one cup at a time.

If you’d like to know more about the C.C.C.F, contact Sacha: sacha@coffeeculture.co.nz