Each of The Trusts’ hospitality venues has a monthly support fund that you can apply for a donation from, up to the value of $500. The money you receive can be used for operational costs, new initiatives, or events supporting The West.
Now live! Apply for our Supporters Club Fund through The Trusts Fluxx Portal.
We’re making it easier than ever to apply for our Supporters Club funding! 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 or email grants@thetrusts.co.nz with any queries.
We’re excited to bring you a better application experience.
What you need to know
Supporters Club Donation Terms & Conditions
Who can apply
Organisations eligible to apply for assistance from the Supporters Club are:
- Charities, incorporated societies, educational institutions e.g. clubs, schools, and community organisations that benefit The West.
Previous recipients of the Supporters Club are eligible to apply for funding, but groups that have not received funding before may be given preference.
- Teams from clubs and educational institutions must have supporting permission/documentation from their organisation
- Organisations can receive funding from the Supporters Club up to three times per financial year. (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
How to apply for a donation
You will need to fill in the online application form and supply a few details. Please ensure that you have a copy of your organisation’s bank deposit slip or a bank statement header that includes the account name and number. This must show the organisation’s name as the account holder.
What can the funds be used for?
The money you receive can be used for operational costs, new initiatives, or events supporting The West.
What happens after we apply?
At the end of the month, we will advise you if your application is successful. If you are not successful, we will keep your application form for the next two months of The Trusts Community Fund.
What happens if my organisation is successful in applying for a donation?
If you are successful, we would like a photo and a short news story to share with other customers of The Trusts.
We welcome you to publicly acknowledge this donation in your newsletter or post about it on your group’s social sites.
Our official logos are available for use by applicants when requested.
Photos and information can be sent to info@thetrusts.co.nz. We would then promote your group on our social accounts.
