Support Autism Experiences Wellington (AEW)

Donations

Donations help us meet the day-to-day costs of running our programmes, including venue hire, staffing, resources, and transport. Every contribution helps us: continue offering AEW experiences
keep family costs as low as possible
respond flexibly to the needs of participants

You can donate directly to our account:
06-0541-0198128-00 (Autism Experiences Wellington Trust)
Please use Donation as the reference (and just let us know if there is a particular project you would like your donation to support).
If you’d like a tax receipt, just email: treasurer@autismexperiences.org.nz

One-off and ongoing donations are welcome.

Become a AEW Financial Member

Becoming a financial member is one of the best ways to support Autism Experiences Wellington. Annual membership helps provide stable, ongoing support for our programmes and events, allowing us to plan with confidence and keep experiences accessible for our community.

For families with children and teens wanting to take part in AEW events, membership also provides some great benefits.

Membership costs $69 per year and includes:

• Priority booking for AEW programmes and activities
• Eligibility to attend our Holiday Programme (financial membership is required due to high demand)
• Discounts on selected AEW activities

To join, simply email: treasurer@autismexperiences.org.nz

For Grant Funders

Autism Experiences Wellington partners with grant funders and charitable trusts to deliver inclusive, community-based programmes for autistic children, young people, and their families across the Wellington region.

Grant funding supports core programmes such as our Holiday Programmes and weekly Gym sessions and is applied directly to programme delivery. As a volunteer-run charitable trust, we prioritise accessibility, high levels of care, and responsive programme design. Funding enables AEW to offer:

Proven demand and impact, with programmes that families rely on and return to

Community-led programmes that are designed and governed by parents and caregivers with lived experience

Inclusive, high-care environments, with strong staff-to-child ratios and a focus on safety and wellbeing

Autism Experiences Wellington holds Te Kahui Kahu Social Sector Accreditation (Level 3), demonstrating our compliance with health, safety, governance, and operational requirements. We are happy to provide clear, transparent reporting on the use of funds and the outcomes achieved in order to demonstrate

Direct use of funding for programme delivery, supported by a volunteer-run operating model

Clear accountability, including transparent reporting on funding use and outcomes

If you represent a trust or funding organisation and would like to discuss funding or partnership opportunities, please get in touch.

For funding or partnership enquiries, please contact chair@autismexperiences.org.nz

Corporate Support

We work with a small number of businesses and corporate supporters who value inclusion and community connection.

Corporate contributions help us deliver safe, welcoming programmes and respond to the growing demand for our services. We approach corporate support as a partnership, grounded in shared values rather than sponsorship promotion.

To discuss corporate support opportunities, please contact
chair@autismexperiences.org.nz

Our Funders and Supporters

We acknowledge the grant funders, charitable trusts, and corporate organisations whose support contributes to the delivery of Autism Experiences Wellington’s programmes.

Their support helps us provide inclusive, community-based experiences for autistic children, young people, and their families across the Wellington region.

Funders & Trusts

Ministry of Social Development
Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust

Corporate Supporters

Robert Walters

With thanks also to our private donors who choose to remain anonymous.