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.

There is a new application form available which can be downloaded from the website. We are currently updating the guidelines which should be used when completing an application form. These will be available on our website shortly.

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.