The Trusts (Portage and Waitākere Licensing Trusts) have successfully concluded our latest funding round from The Your West Support Fund and the Your West Innovation Fund, injecting $1,100,018.30 of vital funds into a diverse range of community projects across The West. This funding demonstrates our strong commitment to fostering both essential services and innovative solutions that enhance the well-being of the community.
Allan Pollard (CEO) “We are privileged to be in a position where we can directly distribute our surplus profits to the West Auckland community. This investment represents our commitment to tangible, community-driven progress and the empowerment of local initiatives.”
Your West Support Fund: Strengthening Community Foundations
The Your West Support Fund received an overwhelming response, with 199 submissions totalling $2,942,917.54. A total of $750,000 was awarded to 47 applications, supporting initiatives spanning various sectors.
Marcus Amosa (PLT President) notes “We’re incredibly proud to support the mahi of local organisations who are making a real difference across our region. This latest funding round reflects our continued focus on community impact, and we’re thrilled to be part of such a meaningful progress”
Key highlights of the Your West Support Fund include:
- 26 of the 47 recipients received the full $20,000 grant amount, representing 55% of successful applicants.
- 13% of the total 199 applications received the full $20,000.
- 9 first-time applicants were among the successful recipients.
The funding was distributed across the following sectors, demonstrating a broad reach within the community:
- Community Wellbeing: $248,660.63 (33%)
- Culture and Arts: $72,500.00 (10%)
- Education: $135,000.00 (18%)
- Environment: $59,000.00 (8%)
- Health: $41,022.00 (5%)
- Pacific: $40,000.00 (5.2%)
- Service and Social Clubs: $5,917.37 (0.8%)
- Social Services: $105,000.00 (14%)
- Sport and Recreation: $42,900.00 (6%)
Milly Whitefoot from First Foundation (YWSF recipient) states, “A big thank you to The Trusts from the First Foundation team. We were thrilled to have been successful in our application to The Trusts Your West Support Fund. A few weeks ago, we welcomed our latest cohort of scholars as they began their 4-year journey with First Foundation – 91 incredible young people, each bursting with ambition and dreams for their futures. Thank you for the support.”.
Your West Support Fund Recipients:
- Auckland Basketball Services Limited $20,000.00
- Bellyful West Auckland (Bellyful NZ Trust) $10,000.00
- Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol Incorporated $20,000.00
- Christians Against Poverty $20,000.00
- Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa $20,000.00
- Empowerment Trust $20,000.00
- English Language Partners Auckland Central & West $19,000.00
- First Foundation $20,000.00
- Give a Kid a Blanket Charitable Trust $20,000.00
- Glass Ceiling Arts Collective $20,000.00
- Glenavon Community Trust $19,702.00
- Haven Foundation $20,000.00
- Hospice West Auckland $20,000.00
- Huia Volunteer Fire Brigade $9,018.14
- I Love Avondale $11,860.39
- Kidz Need Dadz $10,000.00
- Life Education Trust Auckland West $20,000.00
- Love Somebody Charitable Trust $15,840.00
- Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support $20,000.00
- Ministry of Inspiration $20,000.00
- Oratia Bowling Club $2,900.00
- Project Talanoa $20,000.00
- Protect Piha Heritage Society Incorporated $20,000.00
- Ranui Action Project $20,000.00
- Ranui Community Centre $15,000.00
- Rape Prevention Education $10,000.00
- Royal NZ Plunket Trust $10,000.00
- Seed 2 Harvest Trust $12,240.10
- Silver Fern MotorSport Charitable Trust $20,000.00
- Tapasā Navigating Futures $20,000.00
- The Nest Collective $5,000.00
- The Whau River Catchment Trust $20,000.00
- Titirangi Badminton Club Incorporated $20,000.00
- Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden Charitable Trust $15,000.00
- Tula’I $20,000.00
- Waitakere Ethnic Board $20,000.00
- WanderSearch Auckland Charitable Trust $10,000.00
- Well Foundation $11,022.00
- West Auckland Community Toy Library $5,917.37
- WEST: West Auckland Enterprise Skills and Training $20,000.00
- Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust $19,000.00
- Whau Ethnic Collective: Diwali Festival $7,000.00
- Whau Ethnic Collective: EID Festival $5,500.00
- Whau Pasifika Trust $20,000.00
- WIA Hindi Language & Cultural School $6,000.00
- Woven Earth (Trust) $20,000.00
- Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa – West Auckland $20,000.00
Your West Innovation Fund: Investing in Transformative Ideas
The Your West Innovation Fund supports groundbreaking initiatives with the potential to create a significant long-term impact. This round received 38 applications with a total value of $2,237,339.42. Funding for the Innovation Fund was provided through a contribution of $225,000 from Waitākere Licensing Trust (WLT) and $125,000 from Portage Licensing Trust (PLT).
The funding was allocated across the following sectors:
- Community Wellbeing: $45,000.00 (13%)
- Culture and Arts: $5,000.00 (1%)
- Education: $114,585.00 (33%)
- Environment: $60,000.00 (17%)
- Social Services: $125,433.30 (36%)
Your West Innovation Fund Recipients:
Seed Funding
- Royal NZ Plunket Trust $16,935.00
- MPHS Community Trust $60,000.00
- Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao Trust $20,000.00
- Te Pou Theatre Trust $5,000.00
Scale Funding
- Linewize by Qoria $108,498.30
- The ReCreators (Re-Creators Charitable Trust) $26,620.00
- Te Piringatahi O Te Maungarongo Marae $25,000.00
- Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa – West Auckland $87,965.00
Geraldine Tew, Founder & Co-CEO – The Re-Creators (YWIF recipient) states, “The ReCreators are excited to support West Auckland rangatahi business students in developing ethical, sustainable business models—empowering future generations to lead with purpose and build a better way forward. We are so grateful for The Trust’s support in this venture.”
Linda Cooper (WLT President) also shares her sentiments that “This $1.1 million funding round is a testament to the value of the Trust model – reinvesting directly into the people, places, and projects that make West Auckland thrive”.
The Trusts are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the West Auckland community. By supporting both essential services and innovative projects, the funds aim to create a thriving and resilient community for all.
