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Clutha Foundation awards $39,500 to local community groups

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

Providing relief during cancer treatment

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

GivingTuesday: Focusing on what matters most

November 28th 2025You 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 dRead more

Empowering rural leaders

November 24th 2025Local 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 byRead more

Craigs helps families this Christmas

November 24th 2025Craigs 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

July 16th 2025Tokomairiro 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, andRead more

Spotlight: Welcoming Newcomers to the Clutha District

June 17th 2025Gloria 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 mRead more

Supporting the wellbeing & development of our tamariki

May 8th 2025Tapanui 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 hasRead more

CACTUS equips Clutha youth for success

March 11th 2025Free 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

Accelerating action this International Women's Day

March 6th 2025Research tells us that women give more and give more often compared to their male counterparts. They often approach philanthropy as learners, eager to "do good better", while spreading their givingRead more

Clutha Foundation announces 2024-25 funding recipients

February 25th 2025Clutha Foundation has distributed funding to 10 community groups during the 2024-25 funding round. Over $245,945 has been granted to Clutha organisations since 2020. This year’s grants come fromRead more

Supercharge your giving - give and get your tax back

February 20th 2025Supercharge your charitable giving with Clutha Foundation! Donating through Clutha Foundation supports great local causes, plus it unlocks a 33% tax rebate for you. How to get money back for yourRead more

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Email givewhereyoulive@cluthafoundation.org.nz
Phone 027 220 7145

Charity Registration Number CC55950

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