Otago Community Trust - September eNewsletter

In this issue

Tēnā koutou Otago - Welcome to our September 2021 eNewsletter.

Enclosed you will find:

A summary of our Annual Public Meeting, including a short highlights video of the formal presentation;
An update on how we operate under each COVID-19 Alert Level;
Our 2021 grantee videos covering projects that the Otago Community Trust has recently supported;
A summary of our last two grants rounds - who and what we have been funding;
Links to up coming funding opportunities that may assist you and / or your organisation.

As always, a reminder that Otago Community Trust provides grants to not-for-profit community groups and projects that make a positive contribution to Otago communities.

If you have any questions around funding, funding timelines and / or the type of projects we fund - do not hesitate to call us on 0800 10 12 40.

Centre for Social Impact

Reports of Interest - Government and Philanthropic COVID-19 Response

This latest report from the Auckland based Centre for Social Impact outlines Government and Philanthropic support through COVID-19 Response.

Otago Community Trust

2021 Grantee Video - Save The Otago Peninsula

Save The Otago Peninsula - STOP- Inc Soc is a community based environmental group that actively undertakes habitat enhancement, advocacy and education for the unique biodiversity of the Otago Peninsula.

Otago Community Trust

Sport NZ - New Disability Inclusion Fund

Sport NZ is working in partnership to create a more inclusive system for all tamariki and rangatahi, including those with disabilities.

Otago Community Trust

Annual Public Meeting Highlights

In the 12 months to 31st March 2021, the Trust approved grants totalling $8.6 million and processed more than 390 applications from community groups all over Otago.

Otago Community Trust

Our Response to NZ Covid-19 Alert Levels.

There’s no doubt, the impact of the current COVID-19 community outbreak is being felt in our communities across Otago; adding to the load for many and bringing fresh challenges. Our staff are always available for any enquiries community groups have and we wish to remind everyone of our response at each of the different Alert Levels.

New Zealand Masters Games

Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games

Registrations are now open for the 2022 Otago Community Trust New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin.

Otago Community Trust

2021 Grantee Video - Cromwell Youth Trust

Cromwell Youth Trust is an established non-profit Youth Organisation that is located in the heart of Central Otago.

Otago Community Trust

Catalytic Foundation - Applications for Community Grants

From the 1st of October the Catalytic Foundation will be open for applications for community grants, in Manawatu, Horowhenua, Whanganui, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Sue Stewart

Social Services Capability Fund - Now Open for 2021

Otago Community Trust is pleased to announce that its Social Services Capability Fund is now open.

Otago Community Trust

Grants Round - July & August 2021

Below is a quick summary of our recent grant approvals for July & August 2021.

Otago Community Trust

2021 Grantee Video - Blessed Box - South Otago

In this video we zoom in on the amazing mahi of Blessed Box - a newly established charitable trust based in Milton, South Otago who are focused on trying to assist as many new mums as they can in the Clutha District.

Otago Community Trust

Age friendly fund - Now Open

The Office for Seniors' Age friendly fund (formerly known as Community Connects) supports communities to become age friendly. The fund targets projects to promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life and support their community to prepare for an ageing population.

Barbara Bridger

From the CE - September 2021

Welcome to our September Newsletter. When we started our Annual Public meeting at 4.30pm on the 17th August we did not expect to hear the announcement within hours of a hard and fast lockdown taking place that evening. We hope you are all coping ok in what has been a difficult and challenging time with the resurgence of COVID-19.

Institute of Directors NZ and the Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Free Online Webinar - An introduction to governance for Pacific people

Four experienced directors from the Pacific community will share their journey and insights on steps to starting in governance.

Otago Community Trust

Annual Public Meeting Highlights

In the 12 months to 31st March 2021, the Trust approved grants totalling $8.6 million and processed more than 390 applications from community groups all over Otago.

Otago Community Trust

2021 Grantee Video - New Zealand Curling

The New Zealand Curling - Learn to Curl programme encourages and teaches young participants in the team sport of curling, along with the sports associated etiquette and values.

Otago Community Trust

New Dates for Otago Polyfest

After careful consideration of the risks and implications of the current Covid19 environment, the trustees and the staff of the Otago Polyfest have announced new dates for this year's festival. The new dates for the 28th Otago Polyfest are Monday 18 October - Friday 22 October.

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