Community funding

The total allocation for the Community category in the 2025/26 financial year is $102,500.

A Community Funding round to support activities and projects that benefit the Greytown district, with a focus on social, cultural, and environmental well-being was held during June and July. A total of $22,000 was awarded to seven community groups for a range of projects and activities for the well-being of Greytown.

We are pleased to continue our support for community events, including the Wairarapa Festival of Christmas in July and the Greytown Santa Parade in December.

In addition, we have approved a $25,000 grant to the Greytown Little Theatre for their Studio 73 Upgrade Project.

A portion of the funding budget has also been reserved for larger community projects. We look forward to engaging with local groups to explore how the Trust can support initiatives that align with our strategic goals.

  • Community funding 2025 - “social, cultural and environmental”

    During June and July we invited applications from local community groups, incorporated societies and registered charities for activities and projects in the areas of “social, cultural and environmental” well-being. 

    Trustees at our July Board meeting confirmed funding for the following groups.

    $2,000    Papawai Mangarara Stream catchment Group

    $2,000    St Lukes Church – Music and Movement

    $1,500     Digital Seniors – Greytown service

    $5,000    The Social Crust (Greytown Foodbank)

    $8,000    Wellington Free Ambulance - to purchase a Raizer Chair II Battery-operated Mobile Lifting Chair for use in the South Wairarapa

    $1,500 Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band

    $2,000 Hokai Tahi Charitable Trust

  • The Trust is proud to continue its funding support for the Wairarapa Festival of Christmas, held in Greytown from 27 June to 26 July.

    This vibrant festival brings our community together, adding an immense amount of joy and energy to our town throughout the month of July.

  • Greytown Little Theatre

    The Trust has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Greytown Little Theatre for their Studio 73 Upgrade Project.