1,177,000
Given back to our community in 2025
Keeping it local
From Huia to Whenuapai and everywhere in between, The Trusts are all about keeping things local in our communities.
Thatâs why our surplus profits go right back into local schools, community groups, businesses, and people who are dedicated to helping our place thrive.
Owned by the community. Run by the community. For the community.
Our Funds
There are five avenues for support from The Trusts.
Our Support and Innovation Funds help local community organisations handle major projects, cover operational costs and foster new initiatives.
For a little extra helping hand throughout the year our smaller Supporter’s Club and Community Donations provide a boost to local projects while our Sponsorships bring extra funds to businesses working to enhance The West.
If you need help to bring about positive change in our community find out how we can support you or get in touch!
Latest News
Find out how we help communities in The West thrive.
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
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Three new exhibitions, one creative heart of The West
Three new exhibitions, one creative heart of The West
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The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
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Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
Read MoreOur Stores & Venues
Your support keeps our communities thriving. The money we distribute comes from surplus profits at our retail and hospitality businesses.
What’s On?
Live music, community events, tastings, quiz nights, bingo and more… Check out the awesome events happening at our venues.
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Backing our rangatahi to thrive. đŞ
Mark Graham, Deputy President of the Portage Licensing Trust, shares the 2026 recipients focused on belonging, mentoring, and participation for young people across The West. Sport, mentoring, leadership, kaupapa MÄori development, and even the facilities that hold it all together.
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Tuia WaitÄkere Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland The Y North TYLA Youth Development Trust 1st Mt Albert St Judes Scout Group West City Boxing
#thewest #youthdevelopment #yourwestsupportfund #WestAuckland #rangatahi
What a day in Green Bay! 𧥠Green Bay Community House recently hosted its Big Readiness Day Out, where locals got hands-on with the Community Emergency Hub simulation, picked up tips from Auckland Emergency Management, Community WaitÄkere and the Whau Community Readiness Network, and the tamariki had a ball with the bouncy castle and sausage sizzle.
Huge thanks to the team at Green Bay Community House for bringing whÄnau together and helping The West be more prepared.
Proud to support through our Bricklane Supporters Club.
#keepingitlocal #TheTrusts
#thewest #greenbay #SupportersClub
đĄ 5 Ways We Support - #2 Your West Innovation Fund đĄ
While our Support Fund covers the everyday mahi, our Innovation Fund is built for bigger thinking. Seed funding for new ideas, scale funding for proven ones, and a higher risk tolerance so good ideas don't get stuck waiting for permission.
In 2026, $373,000 went to five organisations doing exactly that. Te Hononga Akoranga COMET rolling out environmental science across six West Auckland schools. Drowning Prevention Auckland Aotearoa tackling rock fishing fatalities along our wild west coast. Kindness Collective Foundation creating employment pathways for rÄngatahi. Plus innovative work in STEM learning from Ministry of Inspiration and Generations Connect NZ bolstering intergenerational connection.
thetrusts.co.nz/our-funds/your-west-innovation-fund
#YourWestInnovationFund #TheWest #CommunitySupport #KeepingItLocal #WestAuckland
Supporting whÄnau when it matters most. đ
Greg Presland, President of the Portage Licensing Trust, shares the 2026 recipients delivering early support for families across The West. From meals for new parents to winter warmth, NICU support to early childhood education, these initiatives back our whÄnau at crucial moments.
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Give a Kid a Blanket Bellyful West Auckland The Little Miracles Trust Nurturing Families NZ Age Concern Auckland
#thewest #CommunityWellbeing #yourwestsupportfund #WestAuckland #supportingfamilies
