TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Central Lakes Trust is delighted to announce that it will again be offering Tertiary Education Scholarships for individuals who live in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District, who wish to commence study at a New Zealand Tertiary Institution to further their education in 2009. Click here for more information and application forms.

ARTS TO RECEIVE MAJOR FUNDING BOOST
A major initiative to support arts throughout the region has been established with funding from the Central Lakes Trust. The Trust will work in partnership with the six local Community Arts Councils to increase participation in all art forms. Click here for more information, application forms and handbooks.

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 past year, 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.