18/02/2026
The PAIGE Project – Closing Chapter (Effective 28 February 2026).
After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to bring The PAIGE Project to a close, effective 28 February 2026.
What started in 2010 (registered 2009) with a single golf day and a simple “let’s do something more” idea, grew into something far bigger than we ever imagined.
Over the past 15+ years, The PAIGE Project evolved from a small initiative into an organization supporting multiple special-needs homes and hundreds of vulnerable children every year.
We take immense pride in what was built, step by step, event by event, relationship by relationship. From golf days, cycle races, comedy evenings, dinners and endurance events, to the ambassadors, volunteers, donors, family and friends who stood alongside us, The PAIGE Project was never about one person or one moment. It was a collective effort driven by care, persistence, and belief.
On behalf of the 4 founders, Dave, James, Theo & Grant - thank you to our families for your support, encouragement and patience for all these years.
To Ruth - our sincere appreciation for your dedication, professionalism, and the exceptional contribution you have made to The PAIGE Project over the years. Beyond your technical skill and reliability, you consistently brought honesty, integrity, compassion, and genuine care into every aspect of your work. Your love for the children and homes you served, your passion for doing what was right even when it was difficult, and the humanity you brought into challenging situations defined the spirit of The PAIGE Project as much as any formal structure or program ever could. On a personal level, we are deeply grateful for the trust, loyalty, and warmth you brought into our working relationship. You did not simply fulfil a role; you shaped the heart of the organization. The impact of your work, values, and commitment will continue well beyond the life of The PAIGE Project and will remain something we carry with us personally and professionally.
This decision was not an easy one. Ongoing funding challenges and limited capacity have made it increasingly difficult to continue the work at the level we believe it deserves. For that reason, and for the benefit of everyone involved, we have chosen to make the 2026 financial year our final year and to close the project with intention and dignity.
To everyone who has been part of The PAIGE Project journey since 2010, THANK YOU! The impact made over these years does not disappear with the closing of the organization. It lives on in the children, the homes, and the lives touched along the way.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
The PAIGE Project Team
