The Canterbury Community Trust

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The Canterbury Community Trust are proud supporters of the World Buskers Festival.

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The Canterbury Community Trust helped the Charteris Bay Yacht Club purchase 6 plastimist boats for their junior members 'Learn to Sail' programmes.

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Kaikoura - Barnardos Early Learning Centre

Children at Barnardos Early Learning Centre are surprising their teachers by displaying a wealth of creative talent in their new carpentry play area funded by The Canterbury Community Trust. Photo: Thanks to Marlborough Express

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Nelson City Brass

Nelson City Brass - with the majority of the instruments shown purchased from funds gratefully received from the Canterbury Community Trust.

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Where We Fund

About Us

The Canterbury Community Trust The purpose of the Trust, which was established in 1988, is to distribute funds for charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational benefits in our four regions (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham Islands) - all of which benefit our quality of life. Our donations in turn, assist thousands of people working in numerous voluntary organisations, to create their own social and cultural dividends thereby rewarding their communities.

Waltham out of School Hours (WOOSH)

A donation of $6000 was given to WOOSH for their annual operating expenses. WOOSH provides children with affordable after school and holiday programmes that are jam-packed with activities and learning opportunities.

Adult Reading

Adult Reading Assistance Scheme Christchurch

Imagine what life would be like if you were unable to read or write, even at a basic level. Many adults in Christchurch don’t have to imagine this scenario, they are living it!

The Adult Reading Assistance Scheme (ARAS) works with over 300 people every year in a bid to empower them through teaching basic reading, writing and numeracy skills. Their driving philosophy is simple but effective: “Everyone has the right to be able to read and write.”

Kirwee Rugby

Kirwee Rugby Football Club

For 105 years the Kirwee Rugby Football Club has made the Kirwee district proud. And now with a brand new clubroom completed– there’s even more to celebrate.