by Cromwell MenzShed
Funding Boosts Life Skills for Youth, Celebrates Local Fashion, & Helps Build Community Hub
Jen Stokes — April 3, 2024
From fashionable runways to bike repair stations, the Otago Community Trust supported a diverse array of initiatives with $149,280 in grants announced for its March 2024 funding round. The grants will bring confidence-building outdoor adventures to youth, expand a beloved community workshop, and add flair to Dunedin's creative calendar.
The largest grant of $120,000 was awarded to the Cromwell MenzShed, a contribution to build a new, fit-for-purpose facility in Cromwell. The new shed will allow the organisation to expand its membership and increase the number of community projects its members can take on, from building wheelchair ramps to constructing mud kitchens for schools.
“The MenzShed is integral to the community network as it creates an environment where topics such as personal wellbeing and other men's health issues can be safely discussed either one on one or as an organised group session,” says Russ Fowler from the Cromwell MenzShed.
Tahuna Normal Intermediate School received $16,280 to help cover bus transportation costs for the school's Year 8 camp at Camp Columba in 2024. The camp aims to build students' independence, confidence, and problem-solving abilities before they transition to high school.
The iD Dunedin Fashion Festival, taking place April 4-7, was granted $7,000. The festival will celebrate Dunedin's fashion industry through runway shows, exhibitions, workshops, and other events promoting local designers and retailers.
The full Media Release for October can be viewed below:
Latest Grants
The full list of grants can always be found on the Otago Community Trust website.
