Charity

Support the mission

Every dollar
funds real
change.

Our mission is to change the world's mental health system — working on root issues, not just symptoms. When you give to Scendent, you're directly funding scholarships, community programmes, and the infrastructure that keeps young adults supported.

Our Impact
1 in 5
Young NZers experience mental health challenges annually
6mo+
Average wait time for public mental health support in NZ
$0
Cost to access Scendent community support — always free
100%
Of donations go directly into programmes — no overhead
How Your Donation Helps
01

Scholarship Fund

Removes financial barriers to professional mental health care. Covers therapy sessions, counselling, and wellbeing programmes for young adults who can't afford to wait or pay.

02

Community Programmes

Funds events and challenges — like the 720 Scendent Challenge — that build real connection, accountability, and momentum for young people working on themselves.

03

Advocate Training

Trains Scenders to become mental health advocates in their own communities. One trained advocate can support dozens of people around them.

04

Content & Destigmatisation

Creates media that shifts culture — normalising mental health conversations for young adults across Aotearoa and beyond.

Bring MHFA training to your workplace

Book a Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa workshop for your team or community — proceeds help fund Scendent's Charitable Trust.

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Scholarship Programme

Our scholarship fund removes financial barriers to mental health care. If cost is stopping you or someone you know from getting support, apply below.

Individual

Wellbeing Scholarship

Covers up to 6 sessions with a registered practitioner from our referral network. Open to young adults aged 16–30 in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Community

Programme Grant

Supports youth-led mental health initiatives, community groups, and organisations working with young adults in Aotearoa. Reviewed monthly.

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Where Your Money Goes

Full transparency on how every dollar donated to Scendent is allocated.

Scholarship Fund & Direct Care Support 45%
Community Programmes & Events 25%
Advocate Training & Education 20%
Content Production & Destigmatisation 10%

Scendent operates lean — no executive salaries drawn from donations. Questions? Email scendentofficial@gmail.com

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