Illustration of people representing 4 A Better City Charitable Trust. Hutt Valley. New Zealand

About us

Our 4 A Better City vision is to empower our community through compassion, support and education for a hope filled, sustainable future.

Our mission is to empower and provide holistic support for individuals in the Hutt Valley through essential resources and supportive networks. We aim to facilitate personal growth, build resilience, and enhance a person’s quality of life.

4 A Better City values

Respect

We believe that every person is unique and valuable and deserves to be treated with dignity and kindness.

Empathy & Compassion

We strive to show empathy and compassion in our interactions with everyone; and to understand their perspectives and feelings.

Safety & Wellbeing

We aim to provide an environment where everyone feels physically and emotionally safe; and where they feel supported to thrive.

Empowerment

We focus on empowering those we work with; assisting them to grow in confidence as they develop new tools and knowledge to make informed decisions to influence their lives for the better.

Continuing Improvement

We are committed to ongoing learning, development and growth.

4 A Better City leadership team

Ron Vink

Founding Director & Managing Trustee

About 10 years ago Ron retired after a rewarding career in the property and building industry. During his life he had spent time with people of all walks of life and recognised how deeply blessed he had been. As a way to express his gratitude and give back to his community he set up the 4 A Better City Trust.

His heart is to see the vulnerable people in our community enjoy greater mental, spiritual, social, and economic well being. Ron has committed the rest of his life to this cause. With the help of his amazing team and the wonderful volunteers who work alongside him, he has been thoughtfully rolling out projects that will bit by bit contribute to the fulfillment of the dream.

Apart from this work he loves spending time with his wonderful wife of 45 years, his three daughters and their families, his friends, and his church community.