Why It Matters
CELF was founded by business and community leaders who recognised that healthy businesses are empowered by healthy communities - and vice versa. They saw that by working together to foster socially responsible leaders, there was an opportunity to transform our region for the better. Since our first cohort almost ten years ago, we have only become more convinced of the importance of this.
That’s why it’s our mission to grow as many socially responsible leaders through our Waikato leadership development programme as possible.
About CELF
Every year, CELF and their sponsors hand-pick participants for the Elevate Leadership Programme. These participants are carefully selected to ensure there is equal and significant impact to both the community and enterprise sectors.
The programme helps to connect and elevate organisations and communities within Waikato, New Zealand, while advancing our region.
Partnerships
We believe in facilitating the development of meaningful connections between diverse leaders in the Waikato.
Diversity
We strive to bring together participants from a range of backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities.
Capability
We commit to fostering the capability and leadership both within our region and throughout Aotearoa.
Key Personalities
The Community and Enterprise Leadership Foundation Trust (CELF)
CELF was founded on the commitment to enable leaders from all walks of life to reimagine a stronger Waikato, considering social, environmental, cultural, and economic perspectives.
That, by taking charge of their own growth and positively influencing others, these leaders will make meaningful contributions to the Waikato community, broader society, and all of New Zealand.
Thank you to our partners for supporting our mission to grow a connected and thriving Waikato.
We're honoured to have these incredible partners on our leadership journey.
Join us as a partner, you're in good company!
Delivery Partner
Programme Partners
Supporting Partners
