Lesley & Malcolm Roy
Roy Family Fund
For Lesley and Malcolm Roy, life has always been shaped by people, place, and the moments where paths quietly intersect and change everything.
Their story is one of choices—some carefully planned, others shaped by timing, circumstance and opportunity. Looking back, those turning points form a clear thread: a belief in family, in community, and in giving back when you’re able.
Family has always come first. The values passed down through generations—hard work, kindness, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility to others—continue to guide the Roy family today. They believe success isn’t measured only by what you build for yourself, but by what you contribute to those around you.
Along the way, volunteering and community involvement became a natural extension of daily life. Whether through governance, fundraising, or quietly supporting causes that needed help, giving was never about recognition. It was simply about doing what felt right.
As the years passed, Lesley and Malcolm began thinking more intentionally about the future—about what would remain when they were no longer here to tell their story themselves. They wanted their values to continue living on, not just through their children, but through the wider community that had shaped and supported them.
Creating the Roy Family Fund through the Aoraki Foundation became a purposeful way to do just that.
By leaving a legacy bequest, they’ve ensured that the causes they care about will continue to be supported well into the future. Their gift will live on locally—helping people, strengthening community initiatives, and responding to changing needs over time.
For them, this kind of giving is not about grand gestures. It is about continuity—about ensuring the quiet values that have shaped their lives can continue to shape others.
The Roy Family Fund is a reflection of who they are: thoughtful, generous, community‑minded, and deeply connected to place. It stands as a lasting expression of gratitude, and a gift to future generations they may never meet—but whose lives, in some small way, their legacy will help shape.
Malcolm & Lesley Roy