Game Changer Foundation

25/02/2026

Our Third Annual Beach Day 2026 was a smash hit! 🌊☀️
A huge thank you to all our incredible supporters, dedicated volunteers, and partner organisations who made the day possible. Because of your generosity and support, 60 amazing kids from BBBS and Cholmondeley Children's Centre had the opportunity to enjoy sport on the beach, make special memories, and experience something truly unforgettable.

We were also delighted to send them home with a few leaving gifts to remember the day! 🎁
Your continued support means the world to us and to the young people we serve. We couldn’t do it without you — here’s to making next year even bigger and better! 🙌

20/01/2026

08/12/2025

In 2024, we launched the Football Breakfast Programme in Christchurch to create an inclusive and meaningful space for young people—especially those who may not get team-sport opportunities outside of school.

At Game Changer Foundation , we focus on what truly matters: knowing every player, showing up consistently, and giving kids a place to grow their skills, confidence, and love for sport.

One year on, we’re seeing stronger ability, higher engagement, and a new generation of kids discovering football—many for the first time.

A huge thank you to the New Zealand Sikh Society (South Island), Te Waka Unua School, , and .christchurch for helping make this impact possible.

We’re excited to continue the programme next year! ⚽️

14/10/2025

🌟 Introducing Game Changer Foundation! 🌟

What’s happened to PTG Foundation? Well — here it is! Over 2025, we’ve embarked on an exciting new chapter with a refreshed name, new board of Trustees, and a renewed commitment to empowering young people through sport and physical activity.

Our new identity, Game Changer Foundation, reflects who we are today — bold, inclusive, and passionate about creating opportunities that help young people thrive.

Our mission remains the same:

💪 Promoting healthy, active lifestyles
🎯 Creating meaningful opportunities
🤝 Breaking down barriers to participation

We’re proud to introduce our new Trustees:
✨ Melissa Haberfield – Chair
✨ Ollie Hawkins – Founding Member
✨ Mark Lodder
✨ Olivia Smith

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities and helping young people realise their full potential — one game-changing opportunity at a time.

17/02/2025

Thanks to our Funders and Sponsors from Profile Training Group Foundation for all your support, we can not make opportunities and events like our ‘Breakfast Football Programme’ our ‘Beach Day’ and ‘Have A Go Days’ possible without this.

In particular, thanks to The Trusts Community Foundation and Christchurch City Council for their recent funding support Which had a positive impact on over 300 community participants over the last 3 months of Summer.