Franklin  Hop, Classic Car & Hotrod Show was established in 2014 to raise funds for the Waiau Pa & Clarks Beach community in support of local youth and communities. The funds raised from the annual event are distributed amongst local non profit groups involving children, to assist with their running costs, special equipment and to help with maintenance or upgrades of their buildings and structures.

The Franklin Hop Trust is registered as a Charitable Trust (CC 57682) and is a 

Donee organisation with the IRD (132-176-698)