News archive  

The Trust makes grants to community groups every month - and every month we put together press releases which focus on a few inspiring examples of the work not-for-profit groups are doing to make our communities better places to live in.

May 2010

• Quick response grants
  Quick-response grants have been introduced for fund-seekers working in the Recreation & Sport and the Learning sectors.

• Chair re-elected
  Ann Hartley has been re-elected as Chair of ASB Community Trust.

April 2010

• $1.5m for learning groups
  
• April grants list released
  

March 2010

• Maori & Pacific Education Initiative
  Read profiles on the seven innovative groups being funded under MPEI.

• Input sought from Pacific community
  The Trust is developing its first Pacific Strategy to support our work with Pacific communities in the Auckland and Northland regions.

• Investments recovering, grants returning to normal
  The Trust’s investments continue to recover from the impact of the 2008 international financial crisis and the grants process is returning to normal.

• Dates set for 2010 public meetings
  The Trust holds its 2010 Auckland public meeting on Monday, August 2, and will visit Whangarei on Saturday, September 4.

• Heritage funding priorities
  A review of how the Trust funds the heritage sector has resulted in a more strategic approach to our support for projects and organisations

December 2009

• Grants worth more than $4 million awarded
• Traditional Values and Innovative Solutions - from the Trust's Chair, Ann Hartley
• Seven projects to be funded under the Māori and Pacifica Education Initiative.

November 2009

• New Chair for Trust

Trustees have elected Ann Hartley as the new Chair of ASB Community Trust.

October 2009

• First grants for 2009
  The Trust has decided on grants for environmental and learning groups – the first grants approved for 2009.

• A strategic conversation
  In an innovative first for the Trust, we've joined forces with on-line arts hub The Big Idea to start an open discussion with the community about our long-term funding policy.

• New Trustees appointed
  After eight years in the role, well-known Northlander Kevin Prime’s term as a Trustee for ASB Community Trust has ended.

August 2009

• Grants budget announced
  ASB Community Trust has announced a grants budget of $23.7m for the 2010 financial year.

June 2009

• Northland public meeting planned
  The Trust is to hold a meeting for Northland community groups on September 5, 2009.

• Trust's investments recovering
  After a long period of weak performance, the Trust’s investments have turned around.

February 2009

• Financial crisis has impact
  The global financial crisis is having an impact close to home, including a reduction in the value of ASB Community Trust’s investments.

• Trust Chair assess the situation
  Trust Chair Kevin Prime addressed community trust representatives who gathered in Auckland in February to discuss the financial situation they all faced. We thought it was important to share his words with you.

• FAQ on grants and investments
  After recent news stories on the global investment crisis’ impact on the Trust, community groups have come to us with their concerns. Here we answer as many of those questions as we can.

October 2008

• Trust's history book launched
  ASB Community Trust launches a book tracing the history and impact of philanthropy on the Auckland and Northland region.

September 2008

• Lifeguards equipped for summer
  A grant of more than half a million dollars will help Surf Lifesaving Northern Region provide strategic support for rescue services in the region.

• Chelsea Park launched
  A new park on Waitemata Harbour is a great example of how business, community groups, councils and Government departments can work together.

August 2008

• Maori and Pasifika Education Initiative update
  The Trust was surprised and delighted by an overwhelming community response after the call went out for expressions of interest in the initiative.

June 2008

• Recreation funding reviewed
  The Trust has reviewed how it funds recreation and sport to make sure the grants we make have maximum impact.

May 2008

• Trustee appointments confirmed
  Long-standing board member and Trust deputy chairman Pat Snedden has finished his term at the Trust.

• Unified region urged
  The Auckland region needs a unified structure that promotes visionary leadership, the Trust has told the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance

• New staff join Trust
  After advertising for staff replacements in the first half of 2008 we are now close to a full compliment.

April 2008

• Eden Park grant announced

ASB Community Trust is to make a $6.5m grant toward the rebuild of Eden Park, in time for the Rugby World Cup, and to assure its future as an important multi-sport facility for the region.

• Measuring our carbon footprint

As part of our commitment to the environment, the Trust has launched a project to measure our carbon footprint and look at ways to minimise it.

• Kiwiana theme catches the eye
  

March 2008

• Maori & Pasifika Education Inititative announced

Community funder ASB Community Trust has set up a significant fund for education projects that will promote Maori and Pasifika educational excellence. It is now calling for expressions of interest from groups who share its vision for the Auckland and Northland region.

February 2008

• Lifeline for rescue service

Northland’s rescue helicopter service has its lifeline – community funder ASB Community Trust has granted $360,000 to help keep the choppers in the air.