Pictured: Tamera Nelson – Eastern Central Community Trust Funding Advisor
Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti (previously Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti) are working in partnership with Eastern and Central Community Trust (ECCT) to better support community organisations across Te Tairāwhiti, and in particular, rural communities.
“Our region is expansive and having a dedicated resource on the ground in Tairāwhiti, allows for a more hands on approach with funding support and the opportunity to build stronger relationships” said ECCT Chief Executive David Clapperton.
“I am lucky to be part of both Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti and ECCT to help deliver and create positive impact in our community” said Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti/ECCT Tairāwhiti Funding Advisor Tamera Nelson.
“Our shared vision is to create transformational change in Tairāwhiti. We want to connect Tūranganui-a-Kiwa and coastal Not for Profit community groups that enhance equity, Māori aspirations, Kaitiakitanga and empower rangatahi, to funding opportunities so it made sense to work together.”
ECCT has several funding pathways available including the Community Support and Events Fund, and the Community Impact Fund. Support for youth-led projects and programmes is also available under its rōpū group, TiraRangatahi.
If you’re a registered charity or not for profit organisation based in Tairāwhiti wanting support with funding, contact [email protected]
