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Clutha Foundation awards $39,500 to local community groups

December 2nd 2025 Fourteen charitable organisations across the Clutha District received a welcome funding boost from Clutha Foundation’s latest grant round. This year, Clutha Foundation prioritised projects that Read more

Providing relief during cancer treatment

Providing relief during cancer treatment

December 2nd 2025 A cancer diagnosis often brings sudden and significant challenges. Many people are unable to work while undergoing treatment, creating financial hardship. Southern Cancer Society received Read more

GivingTuesday: Focusing on what matters most

GivingTuesday: Focusing on what matters most

November 28th 2025 You may have noticed the growing phenomenon of Black Friday which encourages us all to spend, spend, spend in the lead up to Christmas. The Black Friday frenzy originated in the USA, it's a chaotic d Read more

Empowering rural leaders

Empowering rural leaders

November 24th 2025 Local leaders came ready to learn, share, and grow their thinking at our Governance 101 workshop. Tailored to the challenges and opportunities facing boards in rural communities, and facilitated by Read more

Craigs helps families this Christmas

Craigs helps families this Christmas

November 24th 2025 Craigs Investment Partners continues its holiday tradition of giving back, donating $1,365 to local foodbanks through Clutha Foundation. This generous contribution was made possible through Craigs' Read more

Collaboration transforms lives in Milton

Collaboration transforms lives in Milton

July 16th 2025 Tokomairiro Community Hub plays an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of Milton residents. It offers a wide range of services, including food and clothing shares, workshops, and Read more

Spotlight: Welcoming Newcomers to the Clutha District

Spotlight: Welcoming Newcomers to the Clutha District

June 17th 2025 Gloria McHutchon QSM is generous with her time. It’s challenging to find a club in West Otago that she hasn’t been involved with. Originally from North Auckland, Gloria moved to West Otago to m Read more

Supporting the wellbeing & development of our tamariki

Supporting the wellbeing & development of our tamariki

May 8th 2025 Tapanui Primary School playground is getting a makeover. Thanks to the generosity of the community, dedicated mahi of volunteers, and a $7,000 grant from Clutha Foundation, Tapanui Primary has Read more

CACTUS equips Clutha youth for success

CACTUS equips Clutha youth for success

March 11th 2025 Free to Clutha residents in years 8-13, Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit (CACTUS) empowers young people to reach their full potential. A project of the Clutha District Youth Council, Read more

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Phone 027 220 7145

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