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Regional Sport Boosted by $935,500 5 Jul 2016

The Otago Community Trust is pleased to announce it has distributed $935,500 to 35 Otago sport development programmes from its Regional Sports funding round in June. Otago Community Trust Chief Executive Barbara Bridger explains that the Trust has one round of funding for Regional Sports each year. “The regional sports funding is pivotal to the sustainability of many of our regional sporting bodies. These regional sporting bodies are the umbrella groups that support hundreds of community clubs and local sporting groups across Otago with development programmes” she said.
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Trust announces $300,000 to assist with the fit out of the Wanaka Recreation Centre 2 Jun 2016

The newly named Wanaka Recreation Centre has been given a $300,000 boost to assist with its fit out, in particular the purchase of sporting equipment and the Rebound Ace flooring after securing funding from the Otago Community Trust. The donation was approved at the Trust’s recent board meeting, where trustees granted a number of sizable donations across the region, including the announcement of a $500,000 boost to the Otago Museum.
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Otago Museum Discovery World II a step closer 27 May 2016

The Otago Museum has received a funding boost of $500,000 in the Otago Community Trust’s latest donations round. The donation will assist with the Discovery World Stage Two project (Discovery World II) and the creation of the Otago Museum science engagement centre. The donation will specifically contribute towards the cost of the interactive displays, which need to be ordered over the coming months to ensure they will be available for the planned opening in 2017.
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Central Otago multi-million dollar cycle trail project gets financial backing 15 May 2016

A $26.3 million project to connect Central Otago's trail network and create 500 kilometres of continuous trail network will be a "game changer" for the region. Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key announced at a function in Bannockburn on Sunday the Government would commit around $13 million towards the project, with the Central Lakes Trust contributing $11.15m and the Otago Community Trust contributing $2m.
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$400,000 Boost to Social Service Agencies across Otago 2 May 2016

The Otago Community Trust is pleased to announce it has donated $400,000 to 10 social services organisations in April. Barbara Bridger, Chief Executive comments that “the social services sector is one of our most challenging sectors when it comes to funding.The needs across Otago are not diminishing, we know and appreciate that our social service agencies are constantly encountering increased demand for services and intervention, all whilst the funding landscape is under review”. https://youtu.be/ZRaDbKJXUcQ
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Otago Community Trust Supporting Cosy Homes Charitable Trust 4 Apr 2016

The Otago Community Trust is delighted to support the newly established Cosy Homes Charitable Trust in its March funding round with a $14,965 donation. The donation will assist with kick-starting the project, which includes acting as a “one-stop” resource for residents looking for information on improving the health and warmth of their homes, and good energy practices that ultimately save money while reducing environmental impact.