Gallagher Charitable Trust
Welcome to the Gallagher Charitable Trust Funding Application Website
We are pleased to welcome you to the Gallagher Charitable Trust funding application portal. Before you begin, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our community funding rounds and eligibility criteria.
Community Funding Round Dates
Round 1: Opens 1 March – Closes 30 April
Round 2: Opens 1 August – Closes 20 September (dates subject to change)
Applicants – Please Note
The Gallagher Charitable Trust supports applications that focus on charitable purposes within the wider Waikato region.
Before completing your application form, please ensure you read and meet the following eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, your organisation must meet the following:
- Your organisation is a charity or not‑for‑profit entity
(including community groups, clubs, educational institutions, schools, and preschools). - Your organisation is based in New Zealand, and the funds will be used within New Zealand.
- You can provide a New Zealand bank account in the legal name of your organisation.
- Your organisation can demonstrate stable financial viability.
- You have provided receipts and accountability reports for any previous funding received from us.
What We Do Not Fund
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Individuals
- Professional or elite sportspeople or teams
- Retrospective applications
(applications requiring funding within 4 weeks of the closing date will not be considered) - Overseas travel or accommodation
- Conferences (in New Zealand or overseas)
- Political purposes
What You Will Need to Support Your Application
To ensure your application can be assessed without delay, please have the following documents ready to upload:
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Photo ID for the primary contact person
(Driver licence, passport) -
Proof of bank account
(A bank-generated document showing the organisation’s name and bank account number — e.g., deposit slip, bank statement, or bank-verified form. Please upload in portrait orientation.) -
Financial Accounts
(Most recent annual financial statements, or management accounts) -
Quotes (if applicable)
(Required for any goods, equipment, services, or project costs being requested) -
Supporting Documentation
(Any relevant documents that help demonstrate the purpose, need, or impact of your project — e.g., project plans, budgets, letters of support, photos)
Thank you
Rochelle Old
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