The Loft

The Loft https://givealittle.co.nz/org/ki-te-tihi-the-loft-charitable-trust

www.theloftchristchurch.org.nz

The Loft is a collaborative partnership of 15 social and community service providers in Christchurch. Our purpose and objectives are to promote and improve the wellbeing of children, families and communities through partnership, innovation, research and evaluation. "Poipoia, tautokotia kia eke te tihi o oranga"
Through nurture and support, you will reach the summit of wellbeing. The Loft offers a

"Social Emergency Response Service" (SERS). Our service provides critical and essential assistance to vulnerable, at-risk people and families in crisis. People who walk into The Loft with the most challenging issues include: family violence, child health and safety, drugs, housing advocacy (not emergency accommodation), gambling, financial, employment, alcohol and mental health. Often they are desperate, with little comprehension of their situation or where to turn. SERS calms them, ensures they are and feel safe, reduce immediate risks, gain their trust, assess them, see them through the crisis and transfer them successfully to the most appropriate agencies to help them. The agencies that are currently at The Loft are:

Kingdom Resources*
Plunket
PGF Services
Asian Family Services
Community Law*
Citizens Advice Bureau*
LinkPeople
Christchurch Resettlement Services*
Aviva
Enabling Good Lives
Kidz Need Dadz*
Enliven/Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
Comcare
Ministry of Justice Family Navigators*
City Mission Sustaining Tenancies*


*These agencies run a clinic here. Contact The Loft on 0800 865 638 to find out what days and times they are here.

Check out our fabulous kaiwhakahaere, Kate, on RNZ yesterday.
28/07/2026

Check out our fabulous kaiwhakahaere, Kate, on RNZ yesterday.

Established in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake, The Loft community wellbeing service is celebrating 10 years of helping people.

The Loft relies on funding and grants to keep our doors open and our services accessible to the community. We're especia...
28/07/2026

The Loft relies on funding and grants to keep our doors open and our services accessible to the community. We're especially grateful for funders who continue to believe in our mahi and support our kaupapa.

Thank you πŸ’š

Thank you for being a partner Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area!
27/07/2026

Thank you for being a partner Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area!

It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside The Loft's incredible team over the past decade. Pictured from left: a CAB volunteer who has been part of the journey since the very beginning, The Loft Manager, and the CABCHA Board Chair. The Loft πŸ₯³πŸ°

Our housing support session for August will look a little different. For this session, we will be out in the community c...
27/07/2026

Our housing support session for August will look a little different. For this session, we will be out in the community collaborating with Orange Sky Aotearoa.

Find us at Holy Trinity Church on Stanmore Road on Monday 10 August.

21/07/2026

πŸ‘£ Next Steps Expo 2026 πŸ‘£

Wondering about the next steps in your disability journey? Come meet us and over 100 accessible services and organisations from across Christchurch and New Zealand, all in one place.

Next Steps is a friendly space to discover choices for work, fun, study, friendship, support, living options, day-to-day activities and more. You can also take part in activities and watch local performances throughout the day. Free entry and parking!

πŸ“ Parakiore Recreation Centre Show Courts, St Asaph Street, Christchurch
πŸ“… Tuesday 25 August 2026
πŸ•™ 10:00am – 4:00pm

See you there!

We're excited to partner with Workbridge to offer a new employment support clinic here at The Loft!Whether you're looki...
19/07/2026

We're excited to partner with Workbridge to offer a new employment support clinic here at The Loft!

Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about your next steps, or need support to get work-ready, Workbridge may be able to help.

You may be eligible if you:
βœ… Are aged 25–64 and receiving a main benefit OR
βœ… Are aged 16–24 (you don't need to be receiving a benefit)
βœ… Are not currently working

πŸ“… Appointments are available by booking through The Loft.
πŸ“ž Get in touch with our team to find out if you're eligible and to book an appointment.

A MASSIVE thanks to Fairytale Fraud Stories for the lovely donation of books. Have a read next time you're in our waitin...
17/07/2026

A MASSIVE thanks to Fairytale Fraud Stories for the lovely donation of books. Have a read next time you're in our waiting room.

Thanks to Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East and his team for the lovely cake and card for our birthday. Thank you...
16/07/2026

Thanks to Reuben Davidson MP for Christchurch East and his team for the lovely cake and card for our birthday. Thank you for always supporting us.

What an awesome day we had yesterday celebrating our 10th Birthday! Thank you so much to all of our partners for helping...
15/07/2026

What an awesome day we had yesterday celebrating our 10th Birthday! Thank you so much to all of our partners for helping us celebrate 🍰🎈

Whānau Δ€whina Plunket, Kingdom Resources Christchurch, Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area, PGF Services, Community Law Canterbury, Christchurch Resettlement Services CRS, Enabling Good Lives Christchurch / Ōtautahi, Te Tahi Youth

A huge thanks to Just Desserts for such a delicious cake 🍰🎈
15/07/2026

A huge thanks to Just Desserts for such a delicious cake 🍰🎈

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Buckleys Road, Eastgate Shopping Centre
Christchurch
8062

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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