Strategic
funding partnerships
Trust Waikato recognises the value in partnering with key organisations
where there is a focus on shared values, principles and goals. We know
that communities understand the needs of their people better than anyone
else does. Working collaboratively enables us to work in unison and offer
some continuity of funding. The Trust is also better able to understand the
diverse needs of our communities.
Sport Waikato
Sport Waikato’s ‘out there and active’
philosophy is the driving force behind its
SportsForce programme, available to all
communities in the greater Waikato. It
believes that when people are engaged in
sport or physical activity, there are physical,
social and psychological benefits not
only for the participants, but also for the
community as a whole. Sport Waikato has
identified young people (aged 0-18 years)
as a priority, encouraging them to develop
a lifelong involvement in sport and physical
activity. Supporting sports clubs in the
region to grow their capacity is also a
key focus.
Sport Waikato’s CEO Matthew Cooper
says, “SportsForce is all about working
collaboratively to develop stronger
communities through sport within the
Waikato region. SportsForce Development
Officers work within their codes to
upskill volunteer coaches, officials and
administrators, and support clubs and
schools to develop opportunities for people
of all ages to participate in sport.”
Trust Waikato’s partnership with Sport
Waikato now extends into its 16th year
with a donation of $680,000 made in 2012.
We too believe that an active community
benefits all of its participants and
contributes to our vision for resilient and
vibrant communities.
Strategic Partnerships - 2012
Supporting
Research on
Poverty
Supporting
Volunteers
Supporting Iwi
Supporting Capacity Building
Poverty Action
Waikato
Volunteering
Waikato
Te Hauora o Ngāti
Hauā Trust
Sport
Waikato
Community
Waikato
Creative
Waikato
(June 2012 –
March 2013)
Arts Waikato
(April 2012 –
June 2012)
Action research
and advocacy
on issues of
poverty in the
Waikato region
Improving the
quality of life
for families is
important to Trust
Waikato. There
is evidence that
if you reduce
poverty, you have
a positive effect
on many other
challenges for
families.
Support, promote
and encourage
volunteering in
the region
The aim of this
project is two-fold:
-to assist
community
organisations with
their volunteer
needs,
-to encourage
people to
participate in their
communities by
volunteering.
Build the capacity
of Ngāti Hauā
groups
A dedicated worker
has been employed
to provide community
development support
to 30+ Ngāti Hauā
community groups
and 5 marae.
Capacity building in the sports, arts and social service
sectors
Great work in the community requires strong and viable
organisations. Through establishing partnerships with these
umbrella trusts, we can help ensure sports, arts and social
services are strengthened in our region.
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