We have been able to support the following community projects and organisations thanks to the generosity of our donors and the Otago Community Trust.
2023
Clutha District Council Youth Council - to run a C.A.C.T.U.S. physical training programme.
Clutha Parks Trust - to purchase seating and picnic tables.
Cross Recreation Centre - to add a cultural element to the school holiday programme.
Jenny's Companionship Group - to provide company and social interaction to seniors in the community.
Kaitangata & District Promotions - to purchase a bench seat for the Memorial garden.
Kiwi Harvest - to help to run a fortnightly service to Balclutha with two palletts of food.
Lawrence Summer Arts Festival 2009 Inc. - to provide creative youth workshops during the school holidays.
Milton Community Health Trust - to purchase a community wheelchair.
Plunket - to run a new parents group once a term.
SOHS - Big River Kahui Ako - to provide counselling and support for young people.
The Brain Injury Assn - towards facilitating an Outreach programme in South Otago.
The Clutha Budget Advice (Happy Feet Programme) - to continue with the Happy Feet footwear programme.
The Clutha Budget Advice (Clutha Food Hub) - to provide funding to purchase freezers for the Food Hub.
Tokomairiro Kahui Ako - to provide funding for online support to families and students within the community.
2022
Big River Kahui Ako - to provide counselling and support for young people.
Catlins Coast - towards the replacement of a laptop.
Catlins Early Learning Centre - towards outdoor play space for the new Learning Centre.
Clutha Budget Advisory Service - towards the "Happy Feet" project.
Clutha Community Hub - towards the cost of the Auditorium retractable seating.
Clutha Recreation Centre - towards the replacement of the floor scrubber.
Dunkeld Cemetery Trust - to provide an accessible Memorial of Remembrance to Beaumont's soldiers.
Kidzway Early Learning Centre - towards their indoor environment.
Kiwi Harvest Ltd - to help Kiwi Harvest with their fortnightly run to Balclutha with 2 pallets of food.
Owaka Going Forward - towards the printing of the Catlins Connection monthly newsletter.
South Otago Mountain Bike Club - to help create a Mountain Bike Park for the Clutha District.
South Otago Theatrical Society - towards replacing the floor in the Auditorium.
South West Otago Sports Activator Committee - towards the continuation of the SWOSA programme in the Clutha District.
The Brain Injury Assn (Otago) Inc. - towards facilitating an Outreach programme in the Clutha District.
West Otago Karate Club Inc. - towards the replacement of roof and spouting on the Karate building.
2021
Balclutha Kindergarten: Forest kindergarten facilities
Blessed Box: post partum support for new mothers
Clutha Parks Trust: towards the redevelopment of Naish Park
Budget Advisory Service: Happy Feet project to provide school shoes
Balclutha Antique Fire Fighting: towards the building of a display shed
Lions Milton: to support their annual fundraiser
Project Bruce: Milton street art project
Ronald McDonald House: towards the accommodation costs of Clutha families
Warepa Collie Club: towards the new toilet block
Clutha Emergency Services Trust: maintenance of defibrillators across the district
Tokomairiro Toy Library: outdoor play equipment
Riding for the Disabled: purchase of comfort pads for riders
2020
Budget Advisory: Happy Feet project
Clinton Rugby Club: towards the upgrade of the existing playground
Riding for the Disabled: towards the training of coaches
Lawrence Gymkhana Club: towards the upgrade of the kitchen facilities
Kaka Point Surf Life Saving Club: towards the building of a shed to house rescue boat
SOTS: safe heaters for the green room
Presbyterian Support Otago: towards the Buddy programme
Project Bruce: Ninja Fire Spinning course for young people
Lawrence Skate Park: a community led project
Balclutha Parents Centre: towards the upgrade of car seats for hire
Balclutha Gymnastics Club: for equipment purchase
School Activator programme: towards the continuation of this very successful initiative
South Otago Kindergartens: sports programme in Milton and Lawrence
Drive My Life: safe driving course