Central Lakes Trust - a charitable trust to grant funds for community purposes


•	To find out if you are eligible for a grant, click on 'How to Apply'

The Central Lakes Trust is currently updating its website. Therefore some information may now not be applicable to our application process. If you are unsure about anything, please telephone the Trust Office on 0800 00 11 37.

New Application Forms and Guidelines
There is a new application form available which can be downloaded from the website. There are also new guidelines for applying.

There are now no closing dates for applications under $500,000. However you need to allow up to three months from submitting an application before the outcome will be known. Any events/projects must not be held before an outcome is received from our Trust as this would be deemed to be retrospective. Applications over $500,000 close on 30 November each year with an outcome in late March the following year.

The Central Lakes Trust was established to grant funds for community charitable purposes.

The Trust fund was created when the Otago Central Electric Power Board bestowed the Central Lakes Trust with assets valued at $155 Million from the consumer trust OCEPT in November 2000.

The Trust has had a significant impact on many community groups since its inception, having approved grants totalling almost $39 million in the seven years to 31 March 2008.

During the last financial year, to 31 March 2008, the Trust approved approximately $6 million in grants to Community Groups in the Central Lakes Trust district.

Full details are highlighted in the 2007-2008 Annual Report.
Full Financial Statements 2007-2008, Notes to the Financial Statements and Audit Report are also available.

The community to which the Trustees may approve funds is defined as the “geographical area over which the former Otago Central Electric Power Board was authorised to supply electricity.” Refer to the map for a good view of the Trust’s district.	Old White Horse Hotel

To apply for funds, you need to use an official application form that can be downloaded or picked up from any library or District Council Office. If you prefer, you can telephone the Trust office and we’ll send you one, or just email us on info@centrallakestrust.org.nz.	Wanaka Wastebusters

As this is a charitable trust, there are criteria that your application must meet before it can be considered by the Trustees for a grant. The Trust can assist many community projects and needs, but all must be able to meet charitable criteria. If you are uncertain if your proposal will qualify for funding support you are encouraged to contact the Trust staff to discuss its eligibility (0800 00 11 37 or info@centrallakestrust.org.nz)	Wakatipu Ambulance Stn

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