New Partnership with Footprint Makes It Easy to Leave a Lasting Legacy Through Football

The New Zealand Football Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Footprint NZ, New Zealand's largest online Will provider.

Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful ways we can care for the people and causes that matter most. Through this partnership, supporters can create a professionally reviewed Will online in around 15 minutes, with every Will checked by an experienced legal drafter and stored securely by Footprint at no cost.

There is no obligation to leave a gift to the New Zealand Football Foundation. However, for those who wish to support football beyond their lifetime, this partnership provides a simple and accessible way to create a lasting legacy for future generations.

Since 2010, the Foundation has invested more than $2.2 million into community football initiatives across Aotearoa, removing barriers, creating opportunities and helping more New Zealanders experience the joy of football. From supporting grassroots programmes and referee development, to improving access for underrepresented communities and preserving New Zealand’s football history, every investment is designed to strengthen the future of the game.

A gift in your Will is one of the most enduring ways to support the future of football. Whether large or small, every legacy gift helps create opportunities, strengthen communities and ensure no one is left on the sidelines for generations to come.

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Scott MacKay, Philanthropy & Partnership Manager at the New Zealand Football Foundation, said the partnership reflects the Foundation's commitment to making legacy giving simple, accessible and meaningful.

"Many people want to support the causes they care about beyond their lifetime, but writing a Will can often feel complicated and expensive. Through our partnership with Footprint, we're making that process straightforward and FREE! Whether someone chooses to leave a gift to the Foundation or not, having a valid Will is one of the most important things anyone can do for the people they care about."

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For those who do choose to include the Foundation in their Will, their generosity will help continue the work of growing and strengthening community football across New Zealand.

If football has been part of your life - as a player, coach, referee, volunteer, parent or supporter - you have the opportunity to help ensure future generations can experience the same sense of belonging, opportunity and joy that the game brings.

Creating your Will with Footprint is simple, secure and free. If you'd like to get started, or learn more about leaving a gift to the New Zealand Football Foundation, visit our Bequests & Legacy page.