Apply for Sponsorship
Whether you’re a local organisation based in the West or planning a community event here, we welcome sponsorship applications that deliver significant local impact.
We have a limited sponsorship budget available for the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and we prioritise opportunities that:
- Are large-scale, high-impact, and open to the wider public
- Support strong community participation across West Auckland
- Align with our values and strategic focus
Due to the high number of sports, recreation, and arts clubs in our region, we are unable to sponsor individual clubs or small-scale, private functions (such as awards dinners or fundraisers with limited attendance). Our focus is on events and initiatives that reach broad audiences and bring shared benefit to our community. Please refer to our grants, Your West Support Fund and Your West Innovation Fund, or our Supporters Club.
Now live! Apply for Sponsorships through The Trusts Fluxx Portal.
We’re making it easier than ever to apply for sponsorships! All applications will be managed through our Fluxx system – a smarter and more efficient way to connect with us and apply for support with your initiatives.
- For repeat applicants: Fluxx will save you time by storing your information for future applications.
- For new applicants: The process is simple, streamlined, and designed to make applying easier.
If you don’t already have a Fluxx account, register now!
Visit thetrusts.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new to create your account.
If you already have a Trusts Fluxx account, log in anytime via https://thetrusts.fluxx.io/ to apply.
We’re excited to bring you a better application experience.
Email grants@thetrusts.co.nz with any queries.
What sponsorship money can be used for?
• The money you receive can be used to pay for operational costs, new initiatives or events that support West Aucklanders.
How to apply
To apply to be sponsored by The Trusts, submit an application via The Trusts Fluxx application portal and include a proposal document. This must include the following information:
•Information about your organisation/event
•What your organisation/event is
•The benefit your organisation/event provides for the West Auckland community
•How many people in West Auckland benefit from your organisation/event
•The amount of sponsorship funding you require from The Trusts
•How the sponsorship funding you will receive will be spent
•How The Trusts will benefit from sponsoring your organisation or event.
•If you have any questions or require further information please contact us.
Sponsorship Selection Criteria
1. Alignment With The Trusts Support West Priorities
· Improving lives of young people
· Connected, resilient and thriving communities
· Sustainable environments
· Partnering with Māori and supporting Pacific communities
2. Community Impact & Reach
· Number of individuals directly and indirectly impacted
· Diversity of community groups reached (e.g., age, ethnicity, socio-economic status)
· Geographic coverage of the initiative
· Duration and sustainability of positive outcomes
· Increase in community engagement and participation rates
· Improvements in specific indicators (e.g., youth employment, educational attainment, health outcomes)
· Feedback and satisfaction levels from beneficiaries and stakeholders
3. Partnership Benefits to the Trust
· Raise the Trust’s visibility by publicly acknowledging its support in project communications, reports, and events.
· Provide the Trust with regular updates and final outcomes, offering insights that may inform its future strategies or funding decisions.
· Invite the Trust to participate in relevant project activities, workshops, or stakeholder meetings to foster closer partnerships and shared learning.
· Include the Trust’s branding in promotional materials and express gratitude through formal channels, such as newsletters or press releases.
4. Value for Money
· Budget allocations are clearly itemised and linked to specific project activities.
· Planned expenditures align with realistic cost estimates and market rates.
· Funds are prioritised for direct project delivery rather than overheads.
· Mechanisms are in place to monitor and adjust spending for maximum efficiency.
· Demonstrable outcomes are achieved within the approved budget limits.
5. Risk Assessment
· Implement robust project management and oversight to ensure timely and effective delivery.
· Establish clear communication protocols to protect organisational reputation.
· Demonstrate contingency plans for potential project delays or disruptions.
· Engage stakeholders early to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
6. Reporting & Evaluation Plan
· Clear, measurable objectives aligned with project goals.
· Regular monitoring and progress reporting procedures.
· Criteria for evaluating outcomes and impact.
· Plans for using evaluation results to inform future actions.
7. Organisational Capability & Track Record
· Established governance structures, with clear roles and transparent decision-making.
· Audited financial statements and effective budget management ensure financial stability.
· Diverse and sustainable funding sources reduce financial risk.
· Consistent delivery of successful projects, meeting objectives and timelines.
· Positive stakeholder and beneficiary feedback demonstrate impact and quality.
· Engage the Trust in the project’s evaluation process, seeking its input on impact assessment and inviting feedback to strengthen future initiatives.
