Recipient News
We are delighted when we receive feedback from grant recipients about how our funding has strengthened communities or enriched lives. This section provides a snapshot of some of the funding we have undertaken over the last few years. For a full list of our recent grants check out our Grants section.
Thumbs UP for Pelorus Trust
December 2009
Thumbs UP is a day service for young adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities and is a service of Wellington After-Care Association, an association which has been providing services for people with an intellectual disability in the Wellington region for over 80 years.
Thumbs UP is based in Petone and provides adults who require high and very high levels of support opportunities to become active participants in their local community. Taking part in community activities such as attending Vincent's Art Workshops in Wellington , completing the Young New Zealander’s Challenge, swimming, kayaking and snorkeling, going to the gym and delivering meals on wheels.
Thumbs UP recently purchased a new building, namely The Senior Citizen’s centre in Petone; central in its location it places us in the heart of the Petone community. The plans for our new building include new toilets, art and music rooms, along with a multi-sensory room and one day a sensory garden.
The largest of our projects is the refurbishment and design of the bathrooms and the Pelorus Trust have funded its completion totaling $40,000. This donation has ensured that we will be moving into our new building early this year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Team at Pelorus Trust for their time, energy and above all their interest in Thumbs UP and the people who we support.
We look forward to working with Pelorus Trust in the future to expand our connection with the Greater Wellington Community.
The Trustees receive many letters from grateful recipients – here are some snippets from just a few:
Birthright ( Hutt Valley )
December 2009
“Thank you for your grant of $2,000 towards event costs for our Children’s Christmas Party held in December. Although the weather was a little cool, over 200 children had a great day with Zappo the Magician, kid’s karaoke, bouncy castle and train rides to entertain, plenty of party food and a gift from Santa. Thank you once again for enabling us to provide this very successful event for so many underprivileged children.
Special Olympics New Zealand
September 2009
“Thank you very much for your letter confirming our grant application for $50,000. We were absolutely thrilled with this result thank you and it will go along way to supporting the growth of our programme development in New Zealand . Please express our grateful thanks again to your Board and we look forward to our continuing partnership”.
Royal New Zealand Ballet
September 2009
“We were successful in our recent application of $10,000 to Pelorus Trust for Peter Pan which is great news, so thank you for your assistance with this, it is much appreciated”.
Auckland Deaf Society
September 2009
“Would like to take this opportunity to thank the Trustees of Pelorus Trust for their valuable grant of $3,000 to contribute towards the 2009 Deaf games to be held in Christchurch during Labour Weekend. The staff, volunteers members of the Board and the Deaf community value and appreciate the support from the Pelorus Trust. Once again, many, many thanks”.
Parafed Wellington
August 2009
“Would like convey our deep appreciation for the generous consideration given to our recent funding application to set up a Junior Sports Club as well as resourcing to purchase new equipment for the Parafed Wellington Wheelchair Rugby team.
Wheelchair Rugby for youth is about having fun, developing friendships, improving participant’s physical skills and assisting with their health and well being by being active in a controlled and safe environment.
Again, thank you for your support in giving our organization the recourses to make a difference to the lives of people with physical disabilities, by giving them the opportunity to pursue exciting sporting opportunities in equipment suited to their particular needs”.
Wellington Blind Indoor Bowling Club
August 2009
“Would like to thank Pelorus Trust for your grant of $3,000 towards our travel to Auckland to play in the New Zealand Championship Bowling Competition at Labour Weekend to defend all the trophies the club won last year. We had a magnificent time in Invercargill and brought home 12 trophies, one of which was the province of the tournament. Your grant is generous and we truly appreciate it”.
Raumati Beach Kindergarten
August 2009
“On behalf of all the children and families we wish to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to the Pelorus Trust for granting our kindergarten with a $5,000 grant towards the cost of purchasing new outdoor play cubes, slide, planks, net and bridge!! We are so grateful that you saw the merit of our application and are elated at the amount of money granted. Once again thank you so much… it will be of such benefit to our kindergarten children now and in many years to come. August 2009
Western Hills Toy Library
August 2009
“Thank you so much for the wonderful grant of $500 in August. We enormously appreciate this and it has enabled us to purchase new toys for our infant members.
Pelorus Trust not accepting applications for Racing Stake Money
Racing Clubs have been among the many organisations and community groups that Pelorus has supported over the years.
The Gambling Act explicitly allows for the payment of Race Stakes within the definition of Authorised Purposes. However, a recent judgement in the High Court states that the provision of horse racing stake money is not charitable.
As a charitable trust we must fund within this more narrow definition as well as the Gambling Act. In the vast majority of cases the two definitions overlap. Unfortunately some racing purposes, including stakes, now fall in the gap between a charitable and an authorised purpose.
While the Trust (and the charitable gaming industry in general) is seeking further legal advice and guidance from the Charities Commission on this issue, the Board will not be accepting any applications from Racing Clubs for stake money.
This will affect a very small number of applicants. Racing clubs may apply for other purposes if they can demonstrate a charitable benefit.
We will continue to post updates on this website as they come to hand.
Pelorus Trust funds Mission for Youth Alternative
Education Programme
June 2009
The trust recently granted the Wellington City Mission $75,000 towards the cost of their Mission for Youth Alternative Education Programme. Every day the Mission works with young people that have lost their way and feel let down by society and life in general. The Mission tries to restore some of their faith, rebuild that missing trust, and help them set boundaries and goals for themselves. Just one smile is usually a sure sign they have succeeded and that they are back on track towards a positive future.
“The Wellington City Mission acknowledges the loyalty and generous financial assistance that Pelorus Trust has gifted towards this programme over the past five years. It is a relationship that we respect and value enormously”. Leanne Thompson – Marketing Manager
"L" is for Lola
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind
May 2009
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Once again the Pelorus Trust is delighted to announce a new addition to the family – Lola, born May 2009
Pelorus Trust is proud of it’s a long history with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind – with the sponsorship of their Guide Dog Programme.
Lola is a gorgeous female German Shepherd and we look forward to following her progress of becoming yet another trusty guide dog.
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SPCA Auckland “would like to thank the Pelorus Trust for its generous grant of $6,500 towards the needed upgrade of our internal database computer system to deal with the 15,000 animals we take into the Auckland SPCA village each year. The system will ensure that all our animals are tracked and managed through all stages of their journey at the SPCA from hospital care through to quarantine and finally on to being adopted into a loving home. All our work is undertaken without local or central Government funding so we really do appreciate the support. We want you to know that your support really does make all the difference to the lives of the animals in our care – Thank you”. July 2009
Whangarei Golf Club “is indebted to Pelorus Trust for the recent grant of $30,000. The club has recently turned a new corner and we enjoy seeing your trustee Ian Klinac when he calls”. “Once again, many thanks”. July 2009
Carterton Golf Club
“On behalf of the Carterton Golf Club we thank you very much for your grant of $10,000 for Greens Maintenance. The good news was announced last night at our committee meeting and was very uplifting to hear! We are extremely grateful to have received the funding”. June 2009
ECPAT NZ “wish to thank you for your generous grant of $2,000. Your continued contribution will support us in our work to combat the sexual exploitation of children through means of advocacy, research and education. Once again thank you for your generous support”. June 2009
Ramblers Rock ‘n’ Roll Club “would like to thank you for your contribution of $2,000 towards the accommodation for the NZ Amateur Rock n Roll nationals. We are so grateful for this, especially in this economic climate when so many organizations I would expect would be asking for funding. Thank you”. June 2009
Carterton Kindergarten “Thank you very much for our grant of $2000.00 which has made it possible to purchase a computer. This computer is invaluable in being able to keep up with the high demands of administration work which include learning stories and planning stories which are of great value and benefit to children and families and the community. We thank you once again for the grant it is very much appreciated. June 2009
Forrest Hill / Milford United AFC
“On behalf of the Membership and Executive of the club, please accept our sincere thanks for your $2,000 grant to assist with the rental of floodlit pitches at North Harbour Stadium. Indeed, your grant in some ways is partially responsible for the club reaching the quarter finals in the Chatham Cup for the first time ever in its history having resoundly beaten Glenfield Rovers 5-2 at McFetridge Park ”. June 2009
Whangarei Netball Centre
“Whangarei Netball Centre is extremely grateful for the support of the Pelorus Trust for our Age group Representative Netball teams to travel to tournaments. Our geographical distance and the costs of travel and accommodation to the upper North Island tournaments would make entry prohibitive without your support. Many thanks”. June 2009
Nelson College for Girls
“Thank you for your ongoing support of Sport at Nelson College for Girls. We really do appreciate your funding assistance and direct support, many of our students may not be able to continue to participate in sport to the extent that they currently do. We do hope you enjoy sharing in the activities, events and successes of our students. They could not do it without you – again our sincere thanks”. May 2009
North Haven Hospice “please accept our sincere thanks for your very generous grant of $35,000 towards the purchase of new carpet for the North Haven Hospice. Having new carpet will certainly be appreciated by the staff and patients in our care. It is heartening to know that people like you are willing to help make a difference in the lives of patients who have terminal illness and their families. We do appreciate your support. Special thanks once again. May 2009
Coastguard Northern Region “would like to thank the Pelorus Trust for the $3,900 funding that has enabled us to purchase 25 pagers for our volunteers with the Auckland Coastguard Air Patrol. The addition of pagers for all of the volunteers and not just the pilots has enabled the Air Partol to be able to reduce their response time during weekdays from 60min to 40min which is a significant saving. Once again thank you for your support of Coastguard Northern Region. May 2009
IHC “Thank you for the grant of $7,200 for our insulation project. As requested the grant will be used to retrofit ceiling and under floor insulation as required in Eight of our properties in the Hutt Valley and one in Johnsonville. Thank you for supporting this project”. May 2009
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Harbour City Master Swimmers “I thank you for your generous contribution to our recent New Zealand Master Swimmers Long Course Championships. You organisation’s contribution helped to make the weekend a great success by assisting us in funding the cost of the pool hireage. In all, 165 swimmers competed, ranging in age from 20 to 93. During the event 33 New Zealand records were broken including three world records. Competitors travelled from all over New Zealand and we also had visiting swimmers from Poland , the United States , Scotland and England . The event would not have been possible without your support and for that we are very grateful. February 2009 |
Hurupaki School “Thank you so much for your grant supporting our schools participation in Waterwise Kayaking Programme. We were fortunate to have warm fine weather in the first week of term two that enabled us to complete the sessions with approximately 125 year 5&6 students. The students have gained water safety knowledge and confidence from their involvement. I enclose some photographs that show the students engaged in on the water activities for you to enjoy! Again many thanks from Hurupaki School . November 2008
Lansdowne Playcentre
December 2008
Surf Lifesaving Wellington
October 2008
Dressage BOP
September 2008
It's a Girl
July 2008
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We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of the latest addition to the Pelorus Trust family – Verdi, born 8 July 2008.
Pelorus Trust has a long history with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind – with the sponsorship of their Guide Dog Programme.
Verdi is a beautiful black Labrador. Her mother Gemini and father Eben are also black Labrador Retrievers. Verdi was one of eight pups – it was an all black team!
Verdi is 8 weeks old now and has settled down very well at her new puppy walking home and is attending puppy class.
These first years are crucial with her puppy walker - with all the right training and learning the right skills, we hope that Verdi will become a guide dog one day.
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Trust funds Learning Resources for Dillons Point Playgroup
March 2008
Pelorus supports Police Pipe Band
February 2008
Hutt Mana Cricket – looking great in their uniforms
December 2007
Linton Kindergarten
November 2007
Pelorus Trust Skyshow 2007 - Twice the Fun!
November 2007
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This year's firework celebration in conjunction with Wellington City Council was bigger and better than ever with twin barges creating a double spectacle. Wellington turned on a beautiful night, and the still harbour provided a perfect mirror image of the display.
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Johnsonville Licensing Charitable Trust .
October 2007
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Johnsonville Licensing Charitable Trust were granted $5,000 to hold Christmas Luncheons for the senior citizens of Johnsonville and Newlands. Pictured below are some of the 150 attendees over the two days |
Pelorus Promotes Junior Cricket in the Wellington Region.
August 2007
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The Trust recently granted Wellington Cricket Trust $26,000 to purchase and distribute cricket balls to every child that plays cricket this Summer. |
Skylight Trust - Helping families throughout NZ
June 2007
