SpinningTop

Exclusive SpinningTop Kids Tees

Want your little critter to look super cool while supporting vulnerable children living in extreme poverty? This is the tee for you. Exclusively designed for SpinningTop by Australian artist ‘The Yok’. Tees are available in both 2T and 3T sizes and are printed on AS Colour Charcoal tees. Limited quantities available. Click here to head [...]
Rodney So’oialo makes a pledge to Samoa – will you?

Rodney So’oialo, his wife Marilyn and children Tiana, Peyton and RJ are some of the first in New Zealand to put their hands up to say “we’ll help”. “It sickens me to think that children from my homeland of Samoa have been sexually abused by members of their family and then in many cases disowned [...]
The Good Guys Comedy Show

May 2012 – ‘The Good Guys’ at the NZ International Comedy Festival PACKED WITH A MULTI AWARD WINNING LINE UP FOR A GOOD CAUSE After four years of sold out shows, this ONE NIGHT ONLY comedy extravaganza brings ‘The Good Guys’ of NZ & International comedy together for its fifth year. Hosted by the loveable Ben [...]
2012 – SpinningTop takes you to the Pacific

Pat, Simon and Shelly have returned from a whirlwind trip of Thailand and the Pacific. In Thailand reviewing current projects, it is so satisfying to see the immense difference you are making working towards self sufficiency. We have after just 8 months seen 20% savings with the implementation of a student led agricultural project providing [...]
Samoa Visit 2012

The SpinningTop team are on their last day in Samoa researching the needs of vulnerable children before we head to Fiji for the same purpose. Over the last few days we have met a number of inspiring and amazing, individuals, organizations and children. As we continue our journey through the Pacific we are confident SpinningTop [...]
Thoo Mweh Khee Agriculture Report

Introduction The Thoo Mweh Khee Agricultural Project was founded as an effort to work towards the self-sustainability of Thoo Mweh Khee Migrant Learning Center. The dormitories at TMK house around 200 students, all of whom share the responsibilities necessary to establish and maintain the multiple plots of land scattered throughout the Thoo Mweh Khee area. [...]
Little Lotus Project 2011 images

The SpinningTop ‘Little Lotus Project 2011′ has come to the end of stage one. The artists have all left Thailand and the fun of post trip ideas will now begin. This was the biggest volunteering trip we have doen to date, with 13 artists from all around the world fundraising their own way out to [...]
Zibibbo’s Adam Newell feeds 7093 vulnerable kids

This weekend Adam Newell of Zibibbo, multiple businesses and some amazing volunteers helped SpinningTop raise enough funds to provide 7093 nutritious meals for vulnerable children. Outside Moore Wilson’s fresh hundreds of Wellingtonians enjoyed a divine Whitebait fritter made by one-star Michelin rated chef/owner of Zibibbo restaurant, Adam Newell. Packed with delicious westcoast whitebait, the recipe [...]
Why Little Lotus Project Exists

We believe that just like the Lotus flower, these children deserve the chance to flourish in all areas of their education. Art and creativity are currently missing from their curriculum and Little Lotus Project brings the joy of creativity into their daily lives and at the same time raises vital funds to support their ongoing welfare. [...]
SpinningTop Jewellery

These Spinning Tops are made in NZ exclusively for SpinningTop from recycled or waste wood, each slightly different from the next. You can look good and feel good with all profits supporting vulnerable children. Or if you want to treat someone special to a gift, why not also tell them the story behind the jewellery. [...]

“SpinningTop exists to give balance to
vulnerable children living in poverty, whose
lives have been thrown off balance through
war, oppression, natural disaster and circumstances beyond their control.”

With the right balance of forces, a spinning top will maintain momentum and move forward.

We believe given the right balance of the four fources, Education, Nutrition, Shelter and Play, vulnerable children will be empowered to become contributing members of society,
free from poverty.

More about what we do...

What We Do

SpinningTop is currently working on the Thai/Burma border with children who have been forced by the oppressive military regime to flee their homeland of Burma.

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Get Involved

So often we wish we could help but we're just not sure how. It's not always about financial contributions; often your time or talent can make the greatest difference.

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Good Guys

"Chur bro" to all the amazing individuals, companies and organizations who have and continue to contribute with your time, financial support or gifts in kind.

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Donate

There are so many ways you can contribute to improving the lives of orphaned, unaccompanied and vulnerable children, and this is a great place to start to find out how.

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