1.  What is GivBack?

  

GivBack is Auckland’s Corporate Social Responsibility Partnership Fund. It is an independent charitable trust that enables structured private-sector contributions to support the maintenance of Auckland’s community assets.

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2.  Why was GivBack established?

   

​Auckland Council faces increasing operational expenditure pressures in maintaining public facilities. GivBack was established to provide a transparent, governed mechanism for businesses to contribute to the ongoing care of these assets.

  

3.  How does the funding model operate?

  

​All contributions follow a clear 80–15–5 allocation framework:

• 80% – Direct support for operations and maintenance of approved assets

• 15% – Administration, governance, and reporting

• 5% – The GivBack Training Academy

Funds are ring-fenced and reported on in accordance with governance requirements.

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4.  Who governs GivBack?

  

​GivBack operates through an independent Charitable Trust governed by a Board. The structure is designed to ensure oversight, integrity, and alignment with its charitable purpose.

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5.  What is the relationship with Auckland Council?

  

​GivBack is independent of Auckland Council.

Council retains responsibility for asset procurement, maintenance contracts, and operational oversight. GivBack provides structured supplementary funding to support approved assets.

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6.  How is transparency ensured?

  

​All contributions are ring-fenced and subject to formal governance controls.

Financial flows, allocations, and supported assets are reported publicly. Professional partners provide legal, banking, and assurance oversight.

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7.  Why would a business participate?

  

​GivBack offers a clear and credible mechanism for businesses to demonstrate corporate social responsibility through measurable, place-based impact within Auckland.

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8.  What recognition do partners receive?

  

​Partners receive tiered recognition aligned with their commitment level. Recognition may include on-site acknowledgment, digital visibility, and inclusion in formal impact reporting.

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9.  Does GivBack replace Council funding?

  

​No.

GivBack does not replace baseline Council funding or statutory responsibilities. It supplements existing maintenance frameworks through structured private-sector participation.

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10.  What is the GivBack Training Academy?

  

​The Training Academy receives 5% of contributions and supports accredited vocational training in open-space and maintenance-related sectors, with a focus on youth and disadvantaged communities.

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11.  How are partnerships formalised?

  

​Partnerships are formalised through structured agreements that define contribution type, duration, reporting obligations, and recognition parameters.

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12.  Is the model scalable beyond Auckland?

  

​Yes.

GivBack has been designed with governance and structural frameworks that enable potential replication in other New Zealand regions.

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