| DONATIONS APPROVED 2017 | ||
| Organisation | Project | Donation |
| Aoraki Multicultural Council | Operational costs | $7,500 |
| Barnardos New Zealand | Social work costs | $5,000 |
| CanTeen Canterbury/West Coast | Salary | $5,000 |
| Methven Golf Club Inc | Purchase of mower | $5,000 |
| Riverbridge Native Species Trust | Purchase and planting of native species | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust | Accommodation subsidy for M & SC families | $5,000 |
| Snow Sports NZ | Mt Hutt adaptive ‘have a go day’ | $1,000 |
| The Chris Ruth Centre Trust | Purchase of disability van | $10,000 |
| Timaru Parents Centre | Printing costs | $922 |
| Waimate Competitions Society Inc | Backing band for Country Music Awards | $1,000 |
| Albury Ice Hockey Association | Ice Time Funding | $3,000 |
| Canterbury Mens Centre | CMC Ashburton/Timaru Support | $3,000 |
| Geraldine Historical Society Inc | Install shelving and replace heat pumps | $15,000 |
| Geraldine Pony Club | Purchase of showjumping equipment | $7,500 |
| Hampstead Rugby Club | Repairs to main rugby field, so as to improve safety | $11,750 |
| Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network Inc | Co-ordinators wages | $5,000 |
| Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club Inc | New display shed | $15,000 |
| National Heart Foundation | Timaru, Heart Health Advocate costs | $5,000 |
| Parent to Parent Greater Canterbury Region | Support services | $2,150 |
| South Canterbury Museum Development Trust | Exhibition upgrade | $100,000 |
| South Canterbury Women’s Wellness Inc | Wages | $2,500 |
| St Andrews Presbyterian Church Ashburton | Carpet replacement | $13,889 |
| Temuka and Districts Project Trust | Wages and operational costs | $40,000 |
| Timaru Budget Advisory Trust | Operational costs | $15,000 |
| Volunteering Mid South Canterbury | Expansion of our services | $15,000 |
| Waimate Historical Society Inc | Heat pumps | $3,960 |
| Youthline Central South Island | Wages | $5,000 |
| Ashburton Cadet Corps Assn | Equipment | $1,500 |
| Ashburton Community Alcohol & Drug Service | Telephone and internet costs | $4,000 |
| Asthma New Zealand | Salary | $5,000 |
| Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust | Rescue helicopter services | $5,000 |
| Life Education Trust Mid and South Canterbury | Repair mobile classroom | $9,000 |
| New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Inc | Audio visual and lighting costs | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Support Upper South Island | Operational costs for play therapy | $4,000 |
| Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society | Equipment | $1,665 |
| South Canterbury Hospice Inc | Heat pumps and dishwasher | $4,000 |
| South Canterbury Rugby Referees Assn | Digital radios | $1,240 |
| Te Runanga O Arowhenua Society Inc | Building expansion | $75,000 |
| The M S and Parkinsons Society of Canterbury Inc | Ashburton Support Services | $5,000 |
| Timaru Yacht and Power Boat Club Inc | Control Gate Access | $3,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation of New Zealand Inc | Arthritis Educator Support Services | $5,000 |
| Ashburton Pony Club – Mill Creek Branch | Uniforms for riders and coaches | $894 |
| Bushtown Waimate Inc | Miniature railway purchase | $10,000 |
| Classic Action Motorcycle Sport | Equipment hire | $2,650 |
| Geraldine Academy of Performance and Art | Coordinator wages | $4,000 |
| Northdown Te Rangi Scout Group | New tents | $1,500 |
| South Rangitata Reserve Inc | Water pump | $5,000 |
| Ashburton Senior Citizens Inc | Operational costs – wages | $5,000 |
| Depression Support Network | Ashburton Depression Support Network | $5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn Canterbury | Operational costs MSC | $6,000 |
| Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust | Restoration and management plan | $8,625 |
| Parkinsons Society South Canterbury | Operational costs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army New Zealand Trust | Social Services | $7,000 |
| Twizel Football | Equipment for indoor football | $1,820 |
| Victoria Park Scout Group | Interior painting and polyurethane floor | $6,624 |
| Waimate Bowling Club Inc | New bowls | $791 |
| Waimate Swords Club | Waimate Swords Club Equipment Fund | $2,264 |
| Ashburton Range Users Association | Range Rebuild | $10,000 |
| Ashburton Youth Cafe Charitable Trust | Coordinator wages | $8,000 |
| Birthright Canterbury Trust | Operating Costs MC | $4,975 |
| CCS Disability Action | Salary | $5,000 |
| Mid Canterbury Childrens Events and Activities Trust | Children’s Day costs | $1,000 |
| Mid Canterbury Playcentre Assn Inc | Operational Costs | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Point Bowling Club Inc | Greens upkeep | $2,500 |
| Pleasant Point Scout Group | Equipment purchase | $3,138 |
| The Salvation Army New Zealand Trust | Food Bank supplies | $10,000 |
| Timaru City AFC | Upgrade of kitchen facilities | $1,513 |
| Timaru Group Riding for the Disabled | Coach Wages | $5,000 |
| Twizel Basketball Association | Gymnasium scoreboard | $4,597 |
| Waimate 50 Motorsport Inc | Event costs | $4,000 |
| Waimate Amateur Swimming Club | Operational costs | $3,600 |
| Wellington Museums Trust | Drama production | $500 |
| West End Croquet Club | Lawn mowing costs | $1,500 |
| Community House Mid Canterbury Charitable Trust | Wages and administration costs | $5,000 |
| Geraldine Arts & Plants Festival | Event costs | $3,000 |
| Learning For You S C | Financial Assistance for assessments | $5,000 |
| Lifeline NZ | Operational costs | $5,000 |
| Mackenzie Alpine Trust | Woodburner stove replacement | $2,518 |
| Mackenzie Community Enhancement Board | Photo stands | $3,000 |
| Methven Playcentre | New toddler play equipment | $1,000 |
| Scout Assn of New Zealand Geraldine | Purchase of equipment | $1,218 |
| South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre | Painting, lighting installation | $1,000 |
| South Canterbury Football Assn Inc | Football Development Officer | $5,000 |
| South Canterbury Indian Cultural Society | Diwali event costs | $2,000 |
| Timaru Community Patrol Inc | Uniforms and GPS for patrol car | $1,287 |
| Twizel Community Care Charitable Trust | Operational costs | $5,000 |
| Aorangi South Canterbury Golf Association | Community Golf Manager | $10,000 |
| Ashburton Golf Club | Purchase a new tractor | $5,000 |
| Ashburton Learning Centre | Wages | $5,000 |
| Autism New Zealand Canterbury/West Coast Branch | Outreach Services and Holiday Programme | $5,500 |
| Citizens Advice Bureau S C Inc | Administration | $10,000 |
| Dementia Canterbury Inc. | Mid Canterbury support costs. | $5,000 |
| Hearing Assn South Canterbury Inc | Salaries | $2,802 |
| Highfield Mountainview Scout Group | Replace tent | $1,700 |
| Hinds Playcentre | Outdoor upgrade | $2,713 |
| K2 Youth Development Trust | Kiwi Can programme costs | $20,000 |
| Lake Tekapo Bright Stars Community Trust | Facility Upgrade | $40,000 |
| Lake Tekapo Volunteer Fire Brigade | Hydraulic rescue equipment | $20,000 |
| Lauriston Hall Committee | Painting of hall and roof | $5,000 |
| Literacy South Canterbury Inc | Operational costs | $5,000 |
| Lyndhurst Community Society Inc | Pool improvements | $7,750 |
| Mania-o-roto Scout District | Summer Adventure Camp | $1,000 |
| Methven Historical Society (and Methven Public Library) | Methven Public Library and Museum rebuild. | $75,000 |
| Royal NZ Plunket Society – Mid & South Canterbury | Programme operational costs | $10,000 |
| Seniorcare Geraldine Inc | Building renovations | $150,000 |
| South Canterbury Olympic Wrestling Club | Gym Rental | $4,440 |
| South Canterbury Savage Club Inc | Heat pumps | $8,000 |
| South Canterbury Stroke Club | Cordinator wages | $3,280 |
| Sport Canterbury – Mid and South Canterbury Offices | Operational costs and SC Spaces & Places Plan | $30,000 |
| Taki Rua Productions Society Inc. | Tiki Taane Mahuta – 2017 Tour | $2,500 |
| Timaru Cadet Unit | Equipment and gear | $9,985 |
| Tinwald Golf Club | Diesel tank & installation | $2,600 |
| Waihao Downs Tennis Club Inc | Courts resurfacing upgrade | $7,000 |
| Waimate Pistol Club | Facilities upgrade | $3,635 |
| Wilson Street Baptist Church | Completion of new hall | $30,000 |
| Te Aitarakihi Trust | Centre Development Manager | $80,000 |
| Alzheimers Society S C Inc | Support services | $5,000 |
| English Language Partners NZ | Operational costs | $10,000 |
| Geraldine Bowling Club | Repainting of facility | $5,000 |
| Highfield Tennis Club | Wages for junior coaches | $2,500 |
| MacKenzie Toy Library | Purchase of toys | $327 |
| NZ Council of Victim Support Groups Inc | MSC Coordinator salary | $5,000 |
| The Victoria Trust | Insulation of 11 flats | $7,320 |
| Waimate Gymnastics Club | Re-cover mats, new equipment | $3,500 |
| Youth Institute of Ashburton District | Salaries and programme costs | $6,000 |
| Ashbury Croquet Club | Operational costs | $1,600 |
| Geraldine Toy Library | Exterior painting | $3,270 |
| Hospice Mid-Canterbury Trust | Operational Costs | $8,000 |
| Mid Canterbury Cricket Assn Inc | Operational costs | $5,000 |
| Mt Somers/Staveley Playcentre | MSS Playcentre Running costs | $2,500 |
| South Canterbury Rugby Football Union Inc | Women’s and girls rugby development | $5,000 |
| Southern Alps Country Music Awards | Backing bands for music awards | $3,000 |
| St Mary’s Church | Choir event costs | $2,157 |
| Waimate Croquet Club Inc | Maintenance of lawns | $2,680 |
| Total General Donations | $1,262,849 | |
| Total School Formula Funding | $170,502 | |
| Total Kindergarten Formula Funding | $9,500 | |
| Total ELC Formula funding | $6,500 | |
| Total Donations Approved | $1,449,351 | |
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