St Tom's Rātapu

$6,094 of $2,000 goal

Participating in Joyride '26

Wellington

We are a crew of primary school-aged tāmariki from Newtown (Wellington) learning to follow Jesus with our minds, hearts and bodies.

We love to ride bikes, run around, make art, play sport, dance, tell jokes, and read good stories.

We think ALL KIDS should experience fun, joy, and community and are stoked to partner to Joyya to help make that happen for kids living in extreme poverty in Kolkata.

On 26 July, we'll be holding a run-a-thon at Newtown School, and would love it if you would sponsor us!

If we raise $5,000, Tamsin (one of our Rātapu leaders) will shave her head!

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WE DID IT! THE HAIR WILL GO!  28 July 2026

We're so proud of the tremendous effort our tamariki put in this Sunday, and are overwhelmed by the generous support we've received. Tamsin's hair will go this Sunday, during Ratapu.

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Latest donations

Grant and Sharon
Grant and Sharon on 28 Jul 2026
$135
Ana
Ana on 28 Jul 2026
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Hesed
Hesed on 27 Jul 2026
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 Jul 2026
Well done legends!!!!! Such a great running!!! Thanks to the organisers, incredible event!
$300
Grant G
Grant G on 26 Jul 2026
$50

Participating in

Joyride '26

In Kolkata, a lot of kids don’t get to enjoy just being kids. Poverty and modern slavery don’t leave much room for fun or joy in their lives

Raising funds for

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Joyya Trust
Joyya supports local capacity building in communities known for extreme poverty
Tax credit
Donations of over $5 are eligible for a New Zealand charitable giving tax credit.

Team manager

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Created by St Toms- Parish of Wellington South (Group)
This campaign started on 10 Jul 2026 and ends on 31 Jan 2027.