KaitangataCommunity Fund
$245,945
DISTRIBUTED TO CLUTHA COMMUNITIES SINCE 2020
The General Fund supports charitable causes throughout the whole Clutha District. Whether it's enhancing programmes for youth, supporting health and wellness services, or fostering community projects, your donation will be carefully managed and distributed to maximise its effectiveness.
When you contribute to the General Fund, you ensure your generosity has a lasting impact on your community. This fund is designed to provide support for a wide-range of initiatives, addressing the most pressing needs and opportunities within the Clutha District.
You don't have to be a millionaire to support your community. All over the Clutha District, generous people give through their payroll a small amount each week. The tax benefit is applied immediately so if you donate $7.50, it only costs you $5. That's the price of a cup of coffee.
Will that make a difference? If just 1% of Clutha's population donated $5 a week, it would grow a fund of $750,000 over ten years (at 2% compound interest).
Next steps
Want to be part of building a long term fund for your community? Ask your payroll administrator to set up a regular donation to the Clutha Foundation, or contact us for more information.
By becoming a Founding Forty Donor, you'll be part of a special group of supporters who believe in the power of community and want to help us grow.
Founding Forty is a group of committed donors who contribute $1,000 a year to help cover our operating costs. Your support helps us pay our staff, maintain our website and outreach efforts, and continue supporting the projects that make a difference in the Clutha District.
Ready to make a difference?
Join the Founding Forty today and help us reach our goal of 40 ongoing supporters.
When you give to one of our five Community Endowment Funds, you're investing in the future of the place that matters to you. Each fund is dedicated to a specific community and every dollar stays local, supporting that community forever.
Why Give to a Community Endowment?
Gifts that grow
Once a fund reaches $50,000 the income it generates is distributed annually to local initiatives, creating a ripple of positive change.Local impact, lasting legacy
Your gift becomes part of a permanent fund that supports charitable causes in your chosen community - year after year.
Creating a personal endowment fund through Clutha Foundation ensures you can focus on the most rewarding part of giving: supporting the causes and places that matter most to you and seeing how your gift makes a difference.
It's a simple and effective way to impact the causes you care about most in your community.
Why give to a personal endowment fund?
Support what matters most to you
You choose which local causes, charities, or areas of interest you want your giving to benefit. We ensure your donation gets there, year after year.Simple & cost effective
A named endowment fund is easier and more affordable than starting a private charitable trust. We handle all the administration, compliance, and reporting.Transparent & accountable
You'll receive an annual report detailing the grants made from your fund, so you can see the real-world impact of your generosity.
Existing Personal Endowment Funds
Baden McNab Fund
Provides annual diving safety training in the Owaka DistrictBarry & Helen Pannett Family Fund
Charitable & community causesBlair Cross Endowment
Promotes the study of medicine, commercial pilot training & qualifications, and charitable purposesBrian & Pauline Dodds Endowment Fund
Supports organisations and groups that promote health and the wellbeing of peopleHancox Family Fund
West Otago Health Ltd or West Otago Health TrustKitto Family Endowment Fund
Lyddon Farms Endowment Fund
For the learning and advancement of underprivileged youth; Outward Bound or Spirit of AdventureRona & Bill Thomson Family Endowment
Supports district-wide charitable causes, including health & education sector initiativesRotoiti Endowment Fund
District-wide charitable & community causesSeymour Family Fund
Promoting and supporting sporting activities and organisations
Next steps
We'd love to chat with you about how we can help you give back to our community. We will help you set up a named fund that reflects your values and philanthropic goals.
Leaving a gift to your community in your will through Clutha Foundation is an easy way to ensure your donation will continue giving forever.
Whether it's a percentage of your estate, a specified amount, or what's left after all your other commitments are taken care of - the amount you give is up to you!
Next steps
We'd love to chat with you about how we can help you give back to our community. Contact us today.