Trust kicks of 2017 funding - approving over $588,000 in community donations
1 Mar 2017
In its first board meeting for 2017 the Otago Community Trust has approved over $588,000 in community donations to 50 community groups across Otago.
The largest donation approved in February was $95,000 to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin to assist with the roofing restoration of Dunedin’s Dominican Priory. Otago Community Trust, chief executive Barbara Bridger said the Trust was pleased to provide support to the restoration of this category one Heritage New Zealand building.
“The preservation of the Dominican Priory will be a major enhancement to Dunedin City. It is one of Dunedin’s iconic buildings and its restoration will complement the growing interest in and appreciation of Dunedin as a heritage city. The Trust has also contributed over $100,000 to the restoration of the Dunedin Prison and we can see the real value in maintaining this majestic architecture,” she said.
The fifth biennial Audi Quattro Winter Games NZ which will take place during August and September this year also benefited from an $80,000 donation. The Otago Community Trust has been a long term supporter of the Winter Games realising the economic benefit they have for the region and the positive international exposure they provide to Otago.
Other significant donations across the region included a $27,000 to St John’s School in Ranfurly to assist with the purchase and installation of fencing and sporting equipment for their multi-purpose sport turf. A $56,000 donation was approved to the North Otago Cricket Association for the new cricket pavilion at the Centennial Park Oval and $20,000 to the Central Otago District Council for the recladding and insulation of the Millers Flat Hall.
The Trust’s February funding round also supported a number of smaller community projects across the region. A $1,400 donation to the Hawksbury Lagoon Inc will assist with the installation of interpretation panels educating the public on topics such as the wildlife, plantings and Maori cultural history associated with the lagoon. Catlins Promotions received a $3,200 donation to assist with the cost of creating a walking track within the Catlins Lake area, permitting the safe observation of the areas birdlife.
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Otago Community Trust Donations, February 2017 |
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Alexandra |
Uruuruwhenua Health Inc |
3,000 |
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REAP - Central Otago |
6,300 |
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Heartland Otago/Southland Life Education Trust |
8,200 |
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Central Otago District Council - Clyde Memorial Hall |
12,000 |
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Central Otago District Council – Miller’s Flat Hall |
20,000 |
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Balclutha |
Catlins Promotions |
3,200 |
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Clutha Valley Recreation Ground Soc Inc |
10,000 |
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Cromwell |
Cromwell Youth Trust |
2,500 |
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Dunedin |
Grey Power - Otago Inc |
500 |
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Otago Art Society Inc |
1,000 |
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Ignite Consultants |
2,000 |
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Bayfield High School |
2,330 |
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Dunedin Returned Services Choir |
2,500 |
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Dunedin Marine Search & Rescue Inc |
3,000 |
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Logan Park High School |
4,000 |
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Disability Information Service |
5,000 |
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Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua Community Inc |
5,000 |
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University of Otago - Volunteer Centre |
5,000 |
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Dunedin Wildlife Trust |
6,500 |
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Otago University Rowing Club |
7,000 |
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Dunedin Midwinter Celebrations Trust |
8,000 |
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Macandrew Bay Scout Group |
10,000 |
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The Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival Trust |
10,000 |
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Citizens Advice Bureau - Dunedin |
12,500 |
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Otago Sports Car Club Inc |
12,500 |
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Fairfield School |
20,000 |
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Otago Youth Wellness Trust |
50,000 |
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin |
95,000 |
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Milton |
Milton & Districts Senior Citizens Club Inc |
3,500 |
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Mosgiel |
Green Street Early Learning Centre |
40,000 |
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Oamaru |
North Otago Toy Library |
522 |
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Oamaru Multisport Club |
800 |
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26 Squadron Oamaru - Air Training Corp |
1,000 |
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Janet Frame Eden Street Trust |
2,500 |
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Citizens Advice Bureau - North Otago |
3,500 |
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Otematata Residents Assoc Inc |
6,000 |
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North Otago Cricket Assn |
56,000 |
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Otago |
TalkLink Trust |
3,231 |
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Arts On Tour NZ |
5,000 |
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Winter Games NZ Trust |
80,000 |
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Other |
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand |
500 |
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Wellington Museums Trust |
2,000 |
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Indian Ink Trust |
3,500 |
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Cavalcade Host Town Comm Inc |
4,000 |
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Connected Media Charitable Trust |
4,000 |
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Taki Rua Productions Society Inc |
5,200 |
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Halberg Disability Sport Foundation |
9,930 |
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Ranfurly |
Ranfurly Bowling Club Inc |
1,400 |
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St John's School |
27,000 |
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Waik/Palm |
Hawksbury Lagoon Inc |
1,400 |