Other Funders in the Whanganui/Rangitikei/Waimarino Regions

Funders operating in the Whanganui/Rangitīkei/Waimarino regions include:

• Whanganui Community Foundation (this site)
• Four Regions Trust (formerly Powerco Trust)
• JBS Dudding Trust (Rangitīkei only)
• Margaret Watt Children’s Trust Inc – “to assist New Zealanders aged 6-20 years in their training for life” – tel 06-345-4292 or email max.barbara@inspire.net.nz
• St. Laurence’s Social Service Trust – “to organisations which provide assistance to disadvantaged residents in the Whanganui community who are in need of support due to age, sickness, disability, or financial hardship” – email stuart.goodin@xtra.co.nz
• TG Macarthy Trust
• JR McKenzie Trust
• The Tindall Foundation, including the following Local Donation Managers:
  • Faith-based organisations
  • Environmental organisations
  • Catalytic Foundation (formerly United Way New Zealand) – Education & Skills, Health & Wellbeing, Housing & Financial Stability
• Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui – Te Mana O Te Awa Fund
• The Office for Seniors’ Community Connects fund supports communities to become Age-friendly
• Horizons Regional Council – various environmental and community objectives
• Harcourts Foundation – various social and community objectives including relief of poverty, education, art & culture, community development
• ANZ Staff Foundation – registered Charities only; no schools/sports clubs. Covers a variety of community, environment and financial literacy purposes.
• Creative NZ (Arts Council of NZ Toi Aotearoa) – variety of opportunities including funding for emerging and established artists, art practitioners, groups and organisations
• Transpower CommunityCare Fund “assists those communities affected by Transpower assets and projects by investing in community-based projects that add real value and benefit to the community.”
• Public Trust administers a number of charitable trusts which provide funding – check out the Central and Lower North Island list. This includes:
  • Earle Creativity Trust (Manawatū/Rangitīkei only) – visual arts, music, science & technology, history & literature
  • Page Trust (Hamilton and Palmerston North, but includes Bulls, Marton and the lower Rangitīkei)
  • Frozen Funds Charitable Trust – grants for “projects run by, and for, people who use mental health or intellectual disability services”
  • Estate of Helen Stewart Royle Charitable Trust – funding for “organisations that can directly apply funds to specific projects that provide humanitarian aid (assistance and relief) to women or older people”
• District and Regional Councils (a variety of funds for activities in the community):
  • Whanganui District Council
  • Rangitikei District Council
  • Ruapehu District Council
  • Horizons Regional Council
• Gaming Trusts:
  • Pub Charity Limited (Waiouru, Taihape, Marton, Bulls, Ohakune, Whanganui)
  • Grassroots Trust Central (formerly Infinity Foundation – Whanganui only)
  • The Lion Foundation (Whanganui & Hunterville only; Marton operation ceased in 2020)
  • NZ Community Trust (Whanganui only)
  • TAB Gaming Grants (sports clubs and horse racing only) (formerly the Racing Industry Transition Agency)
  • The North and South Trust Limited (Taihape only) - some proceeds set aside for promotion and development of amateur sports, as well as charitable, educational, cultural or philanthropic purposes.
• Wanganui Rotary may be approached regarding several Trusts:
  • Wanganui Education Trust; funds available to young people who have a specific educational need
  • George Boulton Trust, similar to the above
  • Eleanor Burgess Trust; may be approached for funding for community projects which could be classified as “Beautification of Wanganui” e.g. planting trees, gardens 
• Lotteries funds:
  • Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS)
  • Lottery Community
  • Support for Volunteering
  • Lottery Outdoor Safety
  • Lottery Significant Projects
  • Lottery Community Facilities
  • Lottery Environment and Heritage
  • Oranga Marae
  • Ethnic Communities Development Fund
• Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage supports many of New Zealand’s arts, media, heritage and sports organisations. Grants include:
  • Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund
  • New Zealand History Research Trust
  • New Zealand Oral History Awards
  • The Regional Culture and Heritage Fund accepts applications from institutions for genuine fundraising shortfalls, for qualifying capital projects at public: museums; galleries; iwi museums/whare taonga; heritage buildings or complexes housing significant collections; and performing arts venues.
• The Sargood Bequest makes grants to projects and activities in the Children & Youth, Cultural, Sports & Outdoors, Educational and Environmental categories with a focus on Access, Participation and Inspiration.
• Te Pū Harakeke supports Māori to host community projects and events, including Matariki and developing Māra Kai.
• Perpetual Guardian operates a number of trusts, including the following that grant in our area:
  • The B A Lewis Charitable Trust – organisations supporting individuals with disabilities; Health as it relates to babies and young children; Jewish religious centres
  • The Strathlachlan Fund – purposes include “Women who have had their means of livelihood or support reduced because of adverse circumstances”
• Mazda Foundation – purposes include the natural environment, advancement of culture and education, assistance to young people through advancement of education and employment skills development, and assistance in the arts.
• Rural Communities Trust – “to provide financial assistance to groups, families and individuals in rural areas who due to their location may otherwise be disadvantaged”