Giving back is not a
marketing claim.
It's written into our structure. 40% of Raizme's after-tax profit is distributed to charitable causes, governed by an independent trust board — not by us.
The charitable structure.
40%
Of after-tax profit
Raizme commits 40% of its after-tax profit to charitable distribution. This is not discretionary — it is built into the company structure.
80%
Returns to the source region
Of the distributed amount, 80% is allocated back to the geographic region that generated the revenue. Communities that use Raizme benefit first.
20%
National grants pool
The remaining 20% forms a national grants pool, open to any registered community group in New Zealand — not just those already on the platform.
Governed by an independent trust board.
The charitable distribution is not controlled by Raizme's management or shareholders. An independent trust board — with representation from community groups, educators, and local business — makes all allocation decisions.
This means Raizme cannot redirect charitable funds for commercial purposes. The structure is designed to be permanent, not a policy that can be changed when inconvenient.
The whole model only works
if everyone wins.
Raizme exists because we believe local economies are more resilient when local businesses and local communities are genuinely connected. Schools need sustainable funding. Businesses need loyal customers. Communities need value for their money.
The charitable dimension isn't separate from the business model — it's integral to it. When Raizme grows, more money flows to schools through fundraising, and more money flows to communities through the charitable fund. The incentives align: growth benefits everyone.
We wrote it into the structure because promises aren't enough. The independent trust board ensures that no future owner, investor, or management decision can redirect these funds. It's not a marketing claim — it's a constraint.
Be part of it.
Every school that joins, every business that subscribes, and every community member who buys access makes the charitable fund larger.