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The TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation assists small charitable organisations and individuals - giving them a hand up when they need it most.
TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation's are currently operating in Dunedin, the West Coast, Central Otago and Snowtown, Australia. Click on the link below for information about the Foundations.
TrustPower Dunedin Lend A Hand Foundation
TrustPower West Coast Lend A Hand Foundation
TrustPower Snowtown Lend A Hand Foundation
TrustPower Central Otago Lend A Hand Foundation
About the TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundations
The Foundation is set up in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Hokitika, Greymouth and Buller on the West Coast; with the Malcam Charitable Trust and the St Kilda Rotary Club in Dunedin; with the Rotary Clubs of Alexandra, Roxburgh and Cromwell in Central Otago; and the Snowtown Lions Club in Snowtown . The support given to groups is through funding, mentoring or through the provision of goods or services.
Other businesses are able to become TrustPower Lend a Hand Foundation supporters by either donating money, or providing goods or services. Businesses can give as much or as little as they like - every small contribution makes a difference. Many businesses have already signed up to the benefits of being a Lend A Hand Foundation business supporter. For more information on how to become a supporter of the Foundation contact Pip at TrustPower on 0800 87 11 11 or just click here.
Who can apply to the TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation?
Any individual or charitable organisation is eligible to apply for funds from the TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation. The application must be relating to an identified individual or community need on and groups/individuals must have made a significant effort to contribute to the project/need themselves.
Applications will not be considered from any of the following:
• Commercial or profit orientated organisations or individuals
• Projects with a religious or political purpose
• Rents or overhead costs
• Conference organisation
• Completed projects
How to Apply for funding from the TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation
All applications must be an an official TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation application form. Applications forms and a copy of the application guidelines are available from any of the Foundation's business supporters in the region in which you are applying - simply contact a business supporter near you. A full list of all business supporters is below.
If you have any questions regarding the application process for the TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation please contact Graeme Purches at TrustPower on 0800 87 11 11 extn 0.
The TrustPower Dunedin Lend A Hand Foundation, the first TrustPower Lend A Hand Foundation, was set up in 2004. Below is a list of the Foundation's business supporters:
Some of the people who have benefited from the TrustPower Dunedin Lend A Hand Foundation include; 59 schools in the area receiving 15,000 free tickets to the Cadbury Jaffa Race, Kaikorai Valley College which was fundraising for special learning classes and Logan Park High School who were sending students to a business programme in the North Island.
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The TrustPower West Coast Lend A Hand Foundation was launched in February 2009 in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Westport, Hokitika and Greymouth. Below is a list of the Foundation's business supporters:
Since its launch the TrustPower West Coast Lend A Hand Foundation has given out more than $40,000 worth of grants. Some recent recipients include:
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The TrustPower Snowtown Lend A Hand Foundation is still in its early stages and has the following business support:
The TrustPower Snowtown Lend A Hand Foundation has supported many community groups and individuals.Some recent grants include:
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The TrustPower Central Otago Lend A Hand Foundation was launched in March 2010. The Foundation is being run in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Alexandra, Cromwell and Roxburgh. Below is a list of the Foundation's business supporters:
Some of the recipients of support from the TrustPower Central Otago Lend A Hand Foundation include:
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