As world leaders convened for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, a majority of the Community Trusts of Aotearoa New Zealand have signed a Funders Commitment on Climate Action, in recognition of the important role community funders play in building better outcomes for our environment and communities. This commitment is the initial result… Read more »
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COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Kia ora koutou, we hope you are all keeping safe in your bubbles. A little update from us regarding what COVID-19 alert level 4 means. Three key messages: We are still granting as usual. Our funding strategy prioritises those who need it the most. We will not be holding face to face meetings. Email or… Read more »
Climate Action Fund Recipients | Project Overviews
After announcing the recipients of our Climate Action Fund grants; we’ve put together some more detail on what each of the groups will be doing with the funding. As these are all projects spanning across multiple years, we will be following their progress and look forward to sharing the updates and outcomes as they develop…. Read more »
Our funding – A New Direction
WCT is today launching our new funding strategy; working towards our Vision: Thriving Communities Across the Wellington Region. What is a funding Strategy? Our funding strategy is the way we decide how to give out grants. We know, from the research we commissioned recently, that there are communities in our region that experience exclusion, inequality,… Read more »
Climate Action Fund Recipients
We are excited to announce the organisations receiving funding from our $2 million Climate Action Fund! Action Station Community-led climate action advocacy Bikes for Everyone Increasing access to bikes in Eastern Porirua Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park Wetlands restoration, peat re-wetting, and tree planting Generation Zero Community-led climate action advocacy Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust… Read more »
Spotlight on: He Rau Aroha – Recently Funded
We’re delighted to have established relationships with so many organisations already through He Rau Aroha, since its official launch in November 2020. Here are a few of the organisations and their kaupapa that we’ve funded recently: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira (TROTR) Works in the space of: Health, social service, cultural support, housing, and much… Read more »
Changing Priorities for WCT Funding
WCT is currently undergoing a review of our funding strategy. A key part of this review is a piece of research The Centre for Social Impact has carried out – which provides a set of recommendations to inform how we can prioritise our funding in a more equitable way. We’re sharing this with you now… Read more »
He Rau Aroha Launches!
WCT is pleased to announce the latest step in our commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi – He Rau Aroha. He Rau Aroha was launched in the presence of representatives of Mana Whenua, Wellington Community Trust Trustees and staff on 17 November 2020. The establishment of He Rau Aroha is an expression of Wellington Community… Read more »
Spotlight on: Orongomai Marae and Wellington Volunteer Centre
This week we’re putting the spotlight on a few of the organisations and initiatives WCT has funded recently. In this unpredictable time we are taking a strong equity focus with our funding and are prioritising those organisations supporting whānau and community wellbeing, particularly those most impacted by direct and indirect consequences of COVID-19. Orongomai Marae… Read more »
Climate Action Fund Open!
WCT’s Climate Action Fund is now open. We’d love you to help us spread the word by sharing this across your networks. What is the Climate Action Fund, and who is it for? This fund is being established to support climate action groups for local initiatives that move the Wellington region towards carbon neutrality. Applications… Read more »