Otago Community Trust - October eNewsletter 2023

In this issue

Tēnā koutou Otago - Welcome to our October eNewsletter.

Inside you will find information on:

Who and what we funded in our August and September grants round for 2023;
Highlights from our 2023 Annual Public Meeting.
A number of community stories covering projects that the Otago Community Trust has recently supported;
Information on the important changes to the legal framework for charities;
Information on up and coming events and opportunities that may assist you and / or your organisation.

Remember Otago Community Trust is here to help with a wide range of community projects. Click across to the OCT website - www.oct.org.nz for more information or give us a call on 0800 10 12 40.

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Our Grantees - Lake Ōhau Community Hub

A significant wildfire on Sunday, October 4, 2020, devastated 48 houses in the small alpine community of Lake Ōhau. It consumed 5,032 hectares and is considered one of the costliest fires in the country.

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Incorporated Societies Act webinar series

Presented by MBIE and supported by Charities Services, the first two webinars in the series on the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022, look at what will change if your society decides to reregister under the new Act.

Jemma Adams

From the Chief Executive - October 2023

Kia ora tātou - Welcome to our October eNewsletter. I'm excited to join as the Chief Executive of Otago Community Trust. As I enter my second month, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting out and meeting new people in the philanthropic sector and the wider Otago community.

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New Trustee Appointments for Otago Community Trust

Otago Community Trust was pleased to announce that Carole Adair and Robyn McLean from Dunedin, alongside Oamaru based Fraser McKenzie had been appointed as new trustees to the Trust last month.

J R McKenzie Trust and Centre for Social Impact

The Philanthropic Landscape Volume II: Shifting Culture and Power though Mana-Enhancing Partnerships

In 2023, the J R McKenzie Trust and CSI have partnered to develop a companion volume – The Philanthropic Landscape Volume II: Shifting Culture and Power though Mana-Enhancing Partnerships to follow on from their eariler publication - The Philanthropic Landscape: A Review of Trends and Contemporary Practices. Volume II examines the skills, mindsets, and ‘ways of being’ that philanthropy must adopt to give effect to the themes identified in Volume I.

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Otago Participatory Science Platform: 2024 Call for Proposals

Otago Science Into Action is excited to announce the opening of the 2024 funding round for the Otago Participatory Science Platform (PSP).

Jemma Adams

From the Chief Executive - October 2023

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2023 Annual Public Meeting

Otago Community Trust was pleased to report its annual results at the Oamaru Opera House late last month. Despite continued market volatility, the Trust was pleased to have approved $11.3 million in grants to over 400 Otago community groups for the year ending 31 March 2023.

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Our Otago Events - Wao Summit 2023

The Wao Summit 2023 runs from the 24th to 29th of October. It is six days of workshops, kōrero, films, tours and community events about creating tangible, long term social and environmental change. The Wao Summit is dedicated to a regenerative future. Accelerating climate action through events & educational programs.

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Our Grantees - Amplifying Community Voices OAR FM Dunedin:On the Move

Recently, OAR FM Dunedin faced the challenge of relocating from its previous location at the Dunedin Community House. Recognizing the financial burden and logistical complexities associated with relocating a radio station, Otago Community Trust stepped in with a generous grant of $90,000 to assist with the relocation and equipment upgrades.

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Grants Round - August and September 2023

Below is a quick summary of our recent grant approvals for August and September 2023.

Liz Harburg

Capability Funding - Closing End of October

💥Reminder💥- Otago Community Trust has two capability funds closing at the end of the month. Our General Capability Fund and our Tamariki & Rangatahi Sector Capability Fund which is available to not-for-profit organisations who provide services for the benefit of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Our Grantees - Te Pōhā - Weaving together the knowledge of Mahika kai and mahika tīpuna in the Moeraki takiwā🎣

We love these great photos from Te Hā o Maru showcasing their Te Pōhā programme in Moeraki.

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Changes to the Charities Act

Did you know that one of the changes made by the Charities Amendment Act 2023 is that all charities now have a statutory duty to review their governance procedures at least every 3 years. The new legislation makes important changes to the legal framework for charities and will affect every registered charity in Aotearoa New Zealand. The requirement came into effect on 5 October 2023, so you should be starting to plan your charity’s approach.

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