Report from the
CHRISTCHURCH ROTARY EARTHQUAKE CHARITABLE TRUST
This report includes applications considered to 1 August 2012.
• To date $1,831,403.00 available for distribution including $22,378 from interest;
• $1,495,925 distributed;
• 260 applications received;
• 138 applications approved, 14 referred to the Laugesen Trust, a number referred for matching grants involving other RI Districts and Clubs;
• 20 distributions in excess of $20,000.
The Christchurch Rotary Earthquake Appeal Fund has changed its name to the one given above, as it has now been registered as a Trust. It is receiving applications and distributing funds to projects and causes which are a direct need from earthquake consequences. Fundraising is an indirect consequence and therefore projects being identified by Rotary clubs are not always a priority for Trust consideration.
The committee has been meeting every three weeks and more recently every six weeks to consider applications to this fund. Many of the requests have been for very worthwhile purposes and the committee members have been touched by the sad situations many people and organisations have found themselves in as a result of the earthquakes and aftershocks. In addition, there are worthwhile efforts being made to help those in the community who were badly affected, and it is encouraging to see projects designed to rebuild lives and foster resilience.
A previous report from this Trust listed a large number of Rotary clubs, both in New Zealand and overseas, who have contributed to this fund and their generosity has made it possible for the committee to approve a wide range of applications.
Thanks must also go to some of the Christchurch Rotary Clubs who have been very diligent in seeking out organisations affected by the earthquake and encouraging them to apply. We hope their efforts continue.
A break-down of the successful applications shows that all groups stated in the Terms of Reference have had support. These groupings and the record of approved applications follow.
SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Youth ActivitiesNorth Canterbury Alpine Trust
Rapaki District Girl Guides
Christchurch Children's Holiday Camps
Youthline Central South Island
Adventist Development
Linwood/Woolston Rotary Club
Aranui Eagles Rugby League
Burwood Christian Centre
Agape Street Ministries
Kimihia Adventure Programme
DARE Canterbury (L)
Canterbury Rowing Association
Canterbury Youth Development Programme (L)
Sumner Shoreline Youth Trust
St Martins Scout Group
JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund (ChCh)
Cholmondeley
Lyttelton Sea Scouts
Birthright Christchurch
Grace Vineyard Church
Youth Alive Trust
Youthline Central South Island
McVicars Majors U16 Marching
Court Theatre Charitable Trust Youth Education
Spreydon Youth Community
MOA Kids Community
Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band Youth Uniforms
Kahikatea Adventure Education Trust
Adventure Specialities Trust
Early Childhood Organisations
Kidsfirst Shirley Kindergarten (L)
Bromley Kindergarten (L)
Woolley St Kindergarten
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Mairehau (L)
Kimihia Early Learning Programme
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Papanui (L)
Plunket Society Christchurch North
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Kaiapoi
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Linwood (L)
Redcliffs/Mt Pleasant Plunket
Kidsfirst Hornby (L)
Sydenham Community Preschool
Kidsfirst Cotswold
Kidsfirst Opawa St Martin
Royal NZ Plunket Society
Schools
Bamford School (L)
Redcliffs School
Marian College,
Linwood High School,
Aranui High School
Bromley School
Freeville School
Aranui Primary School
Beckenham School (L)
Papanui Primary School (L)
Ferndale Special School
Cashmere High School
Heaton Intermediate School
Hillview Christian School
North New Brighton School
St Annes Woolston (L)
Mt Pleasant School
St Marks School
Tamariki School
Tamariki School (L)
Riccarton Primary School
Wairakei School (L)
Sockburn School
Halswell School
St Patricks School Kaiapoi
Schools/Emergency Kits
Lincoln Primary School
Avonside Girls High School
Bromley School
Aranui School Healthy Heroes programme
SUPPORT FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Addington Action
Lyttelton Community House Trust
Familial Trust
Rotary Club of Garden City/Aged Concern
Rotary Club Lyttelton/meals for elderly
Wainoni Methodist/ lanterns
SUPPORT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Head Injury / Dr McKinley
Brain Injury Association
Alzheimers Canterbury
CCS Disability Action
NZ Spinal Trust
Disabled operation/equipment
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Save the Children Journey of Hope
Aranui Community Trust
Redcliffs Public Library
Canterbury Business Association
Birthright (Christchurch)
Adventure Specialities Trust
Te Puna Oraka
Whakaoranga Trust (Oscar)
Church Army (Life Skills)
Dr Moor/EQ Research
Parklands Baptist Community
Delta Community Trust
Oasis Baptist Church
Project Esther
Rotary Club Papanui/ tarpaulins
Depression Support Network
Christchurch Resettlement Services
Te Puna Whaiora
Positive Directions Trust
Diamond Harbour Volunteer Fire Brigade
Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre
Presbyterian Support
Petersgate Counselling Centre
Adult Reading Assistance Scheme (ARAS)
Bromley Community Association
New Brighton Project Inc
Mt Pleasant Squash Club
Burwood Pegasus Community Watch
Christchurch Guangdong Association
Canterbury Refugee Council
Dress for Success
0800Hungry Ministries
Korean Helpline
Hohepa Canterbury
Christchurch City Mission
Sexual Abuse Survivors Trust
Crequake
Grace Vineyard Church
Supergrans Christchurch
Shirley Tennis Club
National Scout Museum
Mt Pleasant Memorial Community
Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade
Aquagym
Sumner Redcliffs Historical Assn
PILLARS Inc
North Beach Tennis Club
Sumner Community Pool
Ngaio Marsh House and Heritage
Deaf Society of Canterbury
Addington Action
Positive Directions Trust
Crimewatch Christchurch Inc
Aranui Community Trust Inc
Lyttelton Community House
Belfast Community Network Centre
Habitat for Humanity NZ Ltd
To Note:
(L) indicates that these applications from Early Childhood Centres or Schools were referred to the Laugesen Trust for payment.
Suggestions are made to applicants if the Trustees are aware that other Funds were thought to be more appropriate.
Email contact: ebh@hfk.co.nz
