Every month, each of The Trusts’ eight venues puts up to $500 toward a local initiative they choose themselves. June’s round covered everything from construction toys to water polo fees.
Woodlands Park Community Kindergarten was backed by Bricklane Bar & Restaurant in New Lynn with magnetic construction tiles — a resource expected to benefit around 120 West Auckland tamariki over the next seven to ten years by supporting creative, collaborative, and imaginative play.
The Huia Fishing and Family Club received support from iTi in Titirangi to deliver a Matariki community celebration at their Huia venue. The event brought local families and residents together through food, live entertainment, cultural activities, and performances from local musicians and club members.
Playcentre Aotearoa’s Glendene Playcentre received support from The Taphouse in Avondale toward new children’s books for their library, providing diverse and engaging resources reflecting the interests, cultures, and experiences of local tamariki and whānau. Around 80 children are expected to benefit.
Western Magpies Softball Club was backed by Workshop in Kelston with a six-month team training membership at Ballpark West, giving junior and senior squads unlimited access to booked training sessions and batting cage facilities throughout the 2026/27 pre-season and playing season.
Waitākere City Rugby Football & Sports Club’s Junior Referee Programme was supported by The Good Home in Henderson. The programme trains secondary school students to referee junior rugby games, building leadership and confidence while allowing coaches to focus on player development across 300+ club members.
North West Toy Library was backed by Greenfields in Westgate with support toward librarian salaries, covering the key operational cost that keeps the library running, well-maintained, and accessible for West Auckland families.
WomenzShed received support from The Hangar in Henderson to build shelving, storage systems, and workspaces within their Henderson woodworking training facility. The improvements will create a safer, more efficient learning environment for an estimated 50 to 75 West Auckland women over the next year, supporting woodworking workshops, NZQA micro-credential programmes, and women-focused vocational pathways.
And Te Atatū Intermediate School was backed by Mr Illingsworth in Te Atatū Peninsula with support for team registration fees in the Tim Sonderer Memorial Water Polo Tournament at West Wave Pools from 30 July to 2 August. The contribution reduces costs for the ten students committed to attending.
Want to learn more about the Supporters Club or apply yourself? Head to thetrusts.co.nz/supporters-club-donations.
If you or your organisation could use support from The Trusts, find out how to apply at thetrusts.co.nz/our-funds.
