Trust Waikato

Trust Waikato's vision is for vibrant and resilient Waikato communities. Our mission is to invest wisely, grant effectively and to be operationally agile to achieve transformational change for people, families, communities and places where the need is greatest.

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council exists to improve the wellbeing of those who live in Hamilton. The Council’s Community Grants support not-for-profit community organisations that deliver services that benefit the social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of communities in Hamilton.

Braemar Charitable Trust

Our Purpose is “Improving health in our communities”.

The Braemar Charitable Trust aims to improve health outcomes in the Waikato region by reducing health inequities and barriers to access, and ensuring its charitable activities are driven by community identified health needs both now and into the future. We seek to build strong partnerships and collaborations to achieve greater collective impact in terms of enabling families/whānau to improve their health and wellbeing  

Waitomo District Council

Waitomo District Council (WDC) provide funding and grants to our community with the goal of assisting Community Groups and Organisations within our district to deliver a range of social services that collectively contribute to the social and cultural well-being of the community.

Waikato River Authority

The Waikato River Authority is an Iwi/Crown organisation that is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River and its catchment. The Authority has an annual funding round of $6 million, supporting projects that restore and protect the awa.

ANZ Staff Foundation

ANZ is one of New Zealand's leaders in payroll giving, with almost 2,000 staff contributing regular amounts from their after tax salaries and wages. ANZ New Zealand matches these contributions at a rate of $2 for every $1 donated by staff. All funds go to our charitable trust, the ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation. Since inception in 2000, the ANZ New Zealand Staff Foundation has distributed over $8 million in community grants to more than 920 charities and community projects nationwide.

Len Reynolds Trust

The Len Reynolds Trust has a vision for a Waikato where all children and young people are secure, resilient and thriving, to ensure they meet their full potential. We also work to protect and preserve the environment as a valuable taonga for future generations.

Momentum Waikato

Momentum Waikato exists to enable local philanthropy and lead transformational projects. Our role is to nurture our community’s strengths and assets. We connect generous charitable people with the work of proven changemakers for ‘A better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs works with you, your community, hapū or iwi, and is guided both by their commitment to honour the Treaty of Waitangi obligations and their commitment to the principles of community-led development. For more information please see here.

Creative Waikato

Creative Waikato exists to lead the elevation of creativity in the Waikato region and to collaborate to provide opportunities for cultural wellbeing. We administer the CNZ Creative Communities Scheme on behalf of Hamilton City Council to support local projects with arts outcomes. We can also assist with other planning and funding advice for a range of creative activities.

SkyCity Hamilton Community Trust

Established in accordance with SkyCity Hamilton's casino venue licence, the Trust has distributed a total of $9.71 million to more than 1,760 charitable organisations, both large and small, that have undertaken community assistance and development work in the greater Waikato area since 2003.

DV Bryant Trust

The DV Bryant Trust directs its funding towards community groups in the Waikato region working with vulnerable or disadvantaged people to address inequity. It is the Trust's aspiration that all people living in the Waikato can live the life they choose without barriers created by the society they live in.

WEL Energy Trust

WEL Energy Trust has a vision of a forward thinking, vibrant, connected community. Our mission is working together, working smarter, to grow investment and to unlock the powerful possibilities of community, now and into the future.

Community Waikato

Community Waikato works alongside community organisations, trusts, Marae, and Maaori organisations in the Waikato to build thriving communities. We are local donation managers for Tindall Foundation funding for the Waikato region. The focus for this fund is for tamariki, rangatahi and their whaanau to be resilient, secure and thriving.

Grassroots Trust

Grassroots Trust is dedicated to providing local funding to local communities.  We share your passion and enthusiasm for amateur sport, education and various charitable community initiatives and we’re here to help. Great care is taken to ensure funds granted are well used and for the authorised purpose, and many local communities have already benefited from a Grassroots Trust grant.  Grassroots Trust operates in accordance with the Gambling Act 2003 and is regulated by The Department of Internal Affairs.

Ōtorohanga District Council

Ōtorohanga is a DYNAMIC, INCLUSIVE and UNIQUE district.  Councils Community Grants Fund supports not-for profit community groups and organisations to create a strong social, environmental, economic, and cultural base to meet local needs. A better future, together! He rautaki hei painga mō tātou āmuri ake nei