$
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.
That’s 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.
Working for a healthier Whau River
Working for a healthier Whau River
Read More
Fire and Emergency launch fire safety initiative
Fire and Emergency launch fire safety initiative
Read More
Open Arts Day returns to Corban Estate
Open Arts Day returns to Corban Estate
Read More
The Trusts report $1.6 million grant funding in FY26 Annual Report
The Trusts report $1.6 million grant funding in FY26 Annual Report
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.
3 events found.
Events
List of events in Photo View
Join Us
More and more whānau in The West are living in garages, sleepouts and other converted spaces, and smoke alarms often aren't installed, or get taken down because cooking and moisture set them off. That leaves people vulnerable to fire.
The team at Waitemata - Fire and Emergency are doing something about it with Sound Check West, a first-of-its-kind youth-led campaign rolling out to Henderson and Ranui schools in early 2027. Rangatahi will film themselves installing a smoke or heat alarm, either in their own home or in the home of an older or vulnerable neighbour, with free Home Fire Safety Visits to follow later in the year.
Fire and Emergency is providing the free smoke alarms, and we're proud to come on board as a sponsor to fund specialised heat alarms, which work well in sleepouts and garages because everyday steam and cooking don't trigger them.
Up to 300 young people, hundreds of safer homes. Ka mau te wehi.
#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #FireSafety #SoundCheckWest
Life Education Trust Auckland West - Adventures with Harold are empowering tamariki to live well with the help of $8,000 in funding from The Trusts! 🌟
Their interactive classroom experiences teach healthy choices and life skills to children across The West. 💚
#communitysupport #thewest #lifeeducation
The 39th Waitākere Arts Awards have wrapped, and once again the exhibition was a reminder of how much creative talent is tucked away across The West.
Hosted by Waitākere Arts, the awards brought together emerging and established artists from right across the region, giving them a place to show their work and connect with the community that inspires them.
The youth entries were a standout, as they have been for years. Waitākere Arts President Sue Butler put it well: "We are very proud of the Youth entries received over the years which have been outstanding."
We were proud to sponsor the awards again this year. Thirty-nine years in and still going strong.
waitakerearts.com/39th-trusts-awards-exhibition/#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #WaitakereArts #LocalArtists
Ever wondered what goes on behind those studio doors at Corban Estate? Here's your chance to find out.
Corban Estate Arts Centre is throwing open the doors for Open Arts Day 2026 on Saturday 7 November, 10am to 4pm. Onsite artists and arts organisations will be welcoming you into their studios, there are gallery and pop-up exhibitions to wander through, artist talks running all day and free art-making for anyone keen to have a go.
Artist, art enthusiast or just plain curious, all ages are welcome. And when you need a break, there's coffee and lunch from the Coffee Studio café and a selection of 5 Star Eats food vendors.
2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Te Kōpua Henderson. Full details here: ceac.link/openartsday26
#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #OpenArtsDay #HendersonArts
