Philanthropy

Corporate Sponsorship
Stewart Group is a firm believer of supporting our community and for six years was a principal corporate sponsor of the Foundation for Youth Development Hawke's Bay (Project K).  A programme that focused on inspiring 14-15 year olds maximise their potential.

Our sponsorship focus is now with another youth based charity in Hawke's Bay – The Jarrod Cunningham Youth Sports Trust, whose aim is to support youth through sport.

About the Jarrod Cunningham Youth Sports Trust                                       
Rugby player Jarrod Cunningham played for Hawkes Bay, Wellington Hurricanes, Auckland Blues and was an All Black trialist. He was Hawke's Bay rugby's highest point scorer before his career was cut short when he was diagnosed with motor neuron disease while playing professionally in England.

After a five-year fight against the disease, during which time he was an inspiration and mentor to many upcoming sports people, Jarrod died in
2007 leaving a lasting legacy. This included $750,000 to a Trust set up in
his name to help out youth throughout Hawkes Bay who are as passionate about sport as he was.

The Trust focuses on promoting sport participation and retaining and motivating the region's talented young sports stars.

More information is available on www.jctrust.co.nz