ClearPoint's approach to corporate giving centres on three long-term partnerships: Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, Hot Water Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and the University of Auckland. These long-running relationships reflect ClearPoint’s broader focus on people, impact and meaningful, lasting support.
ClearPoint has supported Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust since 2012, maintaining a 13-year partnership with the emergency service. ClearPoint also provides ongoing funding to Hot Water Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and sponsors scholarships at the University of Auckland for students from refugee backgrounds.
"We've chosen to focus our support on a smaller number of organisations to create meaningful impact," said Phil Pietersen, ClearPoint Co-founder.
“When my son had a severe asthma attack in the Coromandel, the Auckland Rescue Helicopter flew him to Starship Hospital in just ten minutes,” says Pietersen. “That experience left a lasting impression. We knew this was the kind of work we wanted to support – practical, life-changing, and close to home.”
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust acknowledged the importance of sustained corporate partnerships. "Long-term support from partners like ClearPoint forms the backbone of our fundraising efforts, helping to keep our rescue helicopters operational and crews equipped," said Emma Wright, Communications Advisor at Auckland Rescue.
The same values underpin ClearPoint’s connection to Hot Water Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. “It’s a natural fit,” says Bain Hollister, ClearPoint’s MD & Co-founder.
“We’ve always seen a strong link between the role of business and the health of the community. Surf Lifesaving plays a vital role in water safety, education and conservation; things that are part of the fabric of New Zealand life and that align with our own sense of responsibility.”
The University of Auckland scholarships supports students with refugee backgrounds who might otherwise face financial barriers to higher education. "These scholarships open doors for talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring financial constraints don't limit academic potential," said Sharissa Naidoo, Donor Relations Manager at the University of Auckland.
“Thousands have worked at ClearPoint over the years, from every corner of the world,” says Pietersen. “We’ve seen first-hand the potential that can be unlocked when people are given the chance. Supporting refugee-background students is one way to pay that forward.”
Beyond financial contributions, ClearPoint invests expertise through partnerships with Digital Future Aotearoa and Take2, alongside staff volunteering and mentoring programmes.
For businesses considering their own community partnerships, Hollister offers practical advice: "Start with what matters to your team. Align with your values. When people care about the cause, the commitment becomes sustainable." The message is clear: corporate giving works best when it connects to genuine belief and sustained action.
If you’re interested in donating, please visit these links: Auckland Rescue, Hot Water Beach Lifeguards, University of Auckland