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1,777,000

Given back to our community in 2025

1,177,000

Given back to our community in 2025

1,777,000

Given back to our community in 2025
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Our Funds

At The Trusts we’re all about keeping things local. That’s why our surplus profits go right back into local schools, community groups, businesses.

We support a wide range local charities, community organisations and businesses through our funds, donations and sponsorships.

How to apply and which fund

Not sure which fund is right for you? Look below to find out what’s available, how you can apply for support and read about the existing projects that we’re funding to help our community thrive!

Sponsorships

Each year we’re proud to sponsor a range of local organisations, business associations and community events such as Diwali, Spooks n Sparks, Waitangi at Waititi and the Portage Ceramic Awards.
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Supporters
Club

Each of The Trusts’ hospitality venues has a monthly support fund that you can apply for a donation from, up to the value of $500. The money you receive can be used for operational costs, new initiatives, or events supporting The West.
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Community
Support Donation

If you are organising a small community event, prizegiving or fundraiser, we maybe able help support your efforts. Get in touch to discuss the options with us.
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Applications for the 2025 Your West Support Fund and Your West Innovation Fund are now closed! Keep an eye on our social pages and emails for the announcement of our next funding round.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted applications for our latest funding round. We’re excited to see all the incredible work that’s planned for our community!

For other means of support take a look at our sponsorships and donations.

Your West
Support
Fund

We’ve set aside one-off grants to support community initiatives associated with key focus areas. This can include support for project, operating or capital costs.
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Your West
Innovation
Fund

Our Your West Innovation Fund is designed to support investment in initiatives aligned with key focus areas and have a high potential for impact. This could include investment in seed funding, testing of small-scale innovations, co-design, social enterprises and evaluation.

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2025 Grant Recipients

Our Sponsorships

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