Supercharge your Giving

How Leigh Marsden Turns Simple Giving Into Powerful Impact

When Leigh Marsden started giving to the Aoraki Foundation Women’s Fund, she didn’t set out to make a grand statement. It was much simpler than that. After attending the Women’s Fund Impact Event in 2022, she saw the good work being done in the community and wanted to play a part. “I just appreciate the hard work people are doing and want to contribute in a small way,” she says. Since then, she’s been giving regularly each month, a quiet but steady commitment that has helped the fund grow significantly.

What makes Leigh’s giving even more impactful is how easily she’s able to claim her charitable tax rebate. While many people assume it’s a complicated process, Leigh has found it completely effortless — thanks to her trusted advisers from Solve Chartered Accountants. Each year, Solve reviews her accounts, and the rebate simply appears in her end‑of‑year summary. “I don’t have to do much,” Leigh says. “I send the receipts in, and it all just happens.”

Even before joining the Women’s Fund, Leigh knew she could claim 33% back on her donations, and it has always encouraged her to give a bit more. The simplicity of the process makes whether you are doing it yourself or using an advisor makes it accessible to anyone.

Leigh’s generosity extends beyond the Women’s Fund. Last year, she contributed to the Wheel Blacks team after meeting one of their fundraisers outside a supermarket. Leigh has also supported Unicef through a regular donation. She doesn’t operate on a strict giving plan; she simply responds to the needs and people that cross her path. But throughout it all, her ongoing monthly support of the Women’s Fund remains constant.

That consistency is what has helped the fund grow to more than $76,000, with over $15,000 a year now coming from regular donors like Leigh — people who give $10, $20, or $50 a month because they believe in strengthening the lives of women and girls in our region.

What her story shows is that you don’t need to be an expert in tax to make your giving go further. With a trusted adviser or a simple process, claiming your rebate is straightforward — and it can genuinely supercharge the impact you’re able to make. Leigh’s thoughtful, steady approach to giving is a reminder that when generosity meets simplicity, incredible things can grow.

If you would like to know more about claiming the tax rebate on your charitable donation, head to our Give and Get your Tax Back page for Tips and FAQ’s