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Thursday, 8 September 2011

Report on the use of the donated funds

CHRISTCHURCH ROTARY EARTHQUAKE CHARITABLE TRUST
Newsletter September 2011
Chair IPDG Margaret Reeve

$654,600.75 distributed                     
74 applications approved
10 organisations given more than $20,000        64 organisations given up to $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 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.

The last report from this committee 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 number of approved applications follow




SUPPORT FOR OLDER
PEOPLE         4

Addington Action
Lyttelton Community House Trust
Familial Trust
Rotary Club of Garden City


SUPPORT FOR DISABLED  PEOPLE         5

Head Injury / Dr McKinley
Brain Injury Association
Alzheimers Canterbury
CCS Disability Action
NZ Spinal Trust
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES  30
Save the Children Journey of Hope
Aranui Community Trust
Redcliffs Public Library
Canterbury Business Associationn
Birthright (ChCh)
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
Depression Support Network
ChCh 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
Egyptian Assn of Canterbury
Christchurch Guangdong Association
Canterbury Refugee Council
Rotary Club of Papanui

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 are more  likely to meet the application request. 

This report includes applications considered to 21 August 2011.



SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – Total 35


Youth Activities                                14

North Canterbury Alpine Trust
Rapaki District Girl Guides
ChCh Children's Holiday Camps
Youthline Central South Is.
Adventist Development
Linwood/Woolston Rotary Club
Aranui Eagles Rugby League
Burwood Christian Centre
Agape Street Ministries
Kimihia Adventure Programme
Canterbury Rowing Association
Sumner Shoreline Youth Trust
St Martins Scout Group
JR McKenzie Youth Educ Fund (ChCh)


Early Childhood Organisations      10

Kidsfirst Shirley Kindergarten (L)
Bromley Kindergarten (L)

Woolley St
Kindergarten
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Mairehau (L)
Kimihia Early Learning Programme
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Papanui  (L)
Plunket Society ChCh North
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Kaiapoi
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Linwood (L)
Redcliffs/Mt Pleasant Plunket


Schools                                  11
Bamford School (L)
Redcliffs 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