1,177,000
Given back to our community in 2025
Keeping it local
From Huia to Whenuapai and everywhere in between, The Trusts are all about keeping things local in our communities.
Thatâs why our surplus profits go right back into local schools, community groups, businesses, and people who are dedicated to helping our place thrive.
Owned by the community. Run by the community. For the community.
Our Funds
There are five avenues for support from The Trusts.
Our Support and Innovation Funds help local community organisations handle major projects, cover operational costs and foster new initiatives.
For a little extra helping hand throughout the year our smaller Supporter’s Club and Community Donations provide a boost to local projects while our Sponsorships bring extra funds to businesses working to enhance The West.
If you need help to bring about positive change in our community find out how we can support you or get in touch!
Latest News
Find out how we help communities in The West thrive.
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
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Hero of The West: Barbara Murphy, Chairman of New Lynn Rugby League Club
Hero of The West: Barbara Murphy, Chairman of New Lynn Rugby League Club
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The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
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Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
Read MoreOur Stores & Venues
Your support keeps our communities thriving. The money we distribute comes from surplus profits at our retail and hospitality businesses.
What’s On?
Live music, community events, tastings, quiz nights, bingo and more… Check out the awesome events happening at our venues.
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Join Us
The WaitÄkere Ranges are one of the things that make West Auckland special đż
As a community-owned organisation, The Trusts are proud to have signed the petition supporting continued protections for this important part of our region.
For many years, The Trusts has backed local initiatives focused on environmental restoration, waterways, coastal environments and community green spaces. Supporting this petition reflects that ongoing commitment to West Auckland and the places that matter to the identity of our region.
Check out the link below to sign and help protect what makes The West special.
Save the WaitÄkere Ranges Heritage Area
our.actionstation.org.nz
The Waitakere Ranges are precious. They provide Auckland with fresh air and clean water. They provide us with serenity and artistic inspiration. They have been described as âthe lungs of Tamak...
𫶠5 Ways We Support The West - #1 The Your West Support Fund đŤś
In 2026, the Your West Support Fund delivered $1,236,881 across 73 community organisations in The West. This is our largest-ever Support Fund allocation, with 73 recipients sharing in a fund that backs the everyday mahi keeping our communities strong.
Grants of up to $20,000 go to local community organisations to cover projects, operating costs, or capital costs, so groups have what they need to keep doing what they do best.
thetrusts.co.nz/our-funds/your-west-support-fund
#yourwestsupportfund #thewest #communitysupport #keepingitlocal #WestAuckland
The West has a creative pulse, and we're proud to back it. đđ¤
Mark Allen, President of the WaitÄkere Licensing Trust, shares the 2026 recipients delivering arts, culture, and creative expression across The West. From kaupapa MÄori theatre to inclusive performing arts, Pacific creative forums to circus skills, music mentoring to poetry, this year's recipients are giving every westie a chance to find their voice.
Watch the full announcement đ
Crescendo Glass Ceiling Arts Collective Hawaiki TĹŞ Te Pou Theatre The Dust Palace Te Karanga Creative Community Wordcore Wayfinders LaunchPad NZ
#TheWest #ArtsAndCulture #YourWestSupportFund #WestAuckland #CreativeWest
Join us at our monthly WaitÄkere Licensing Trust meeting Wednesday 26 May at 5pm at The Trusts Support Office, Level 1, 703 Rosebank Road, Avondale.
This is a public meeting, and all are invited to join us.
#westakl #communitymeeting #thewest #waitakerelicensingtrust #WLT #WestAuckland
