TrustPower TrustPower Limited is majority New Zealand owned with the majority of this ownership held by public investment groups, individuals and charitable trusts. TECT owns 89.8 million shares in TrustPower which represents a 28.56% shareholding.     BDO Tauranga Ltd (Secretariat for TECT) Fraser Lellman, Director of BDO Tauranga Ltd, Chartered Accountants, is the Secretary of the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust. BDO Tauranga Ltd provide an extensive range of services including business development and structure, taxation advice, financial services, trust and estate planning and investment advice.     OTHER FUNDING AVENUES FOR ORGANISATIONS     Tauranga City Council The only funds Tauranga City Council has available are Event Investment funds. $200,000 is allocated each year to Flagship Events & small to medium projects. There are four sources of funding, (1) Community Assistance Fund, (2) Events Investment Funds, (3) Stewart Trust for relief of poverty and (4) Carruthers Trust for maintenance to houses for the elderly. TECT, in partnership with the Tauranga City Council, have contributed funding to major amenities for the greater Tauranga region including the Action Centres, Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Tauranga Indoor Sports & Exhibition Centre.     WBOP District Council The main aim of the fund is to offer support to organisations and individuals with an activity or project that fits with Council’s long term plan and that benefits the residents and ratepayers of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Priority will be given to specific community based projects and community groups or individuals who are planning such projects. TECT, in partnership with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, contributed funding to the Katikati Action Centre and TECT All Terrain Park.     Todd Foundation The Todd Foundation is a private family philanthropy based in Wellington New Zealand. We provide funding to organisations that contribute towards our vision of New Zealand Aotearoa as a place where "everyone is able to contribute to the best of their ability in a society that values and nurtures young people, encourages endeavour and recognizes our cultural diversity".     Wayne Francis Charitable Trust The Wayne Francis Charitable Trust is involved with a number of local, national, and international initiatives designed to foster the development of our young people. As directed by Wayne Francis, the Trust donates a minimum of $100,000 each year to cancer research, and continually seeks opportunities to deliver support to medical and young people-related programmes with the potential for growth.     Acorn Foundation "The Gift That Keeps On Giving" The Acorn Foundation is a Charitable Trust operating in Tauranga. It was established in 2003, to encourage people to consider leaving a gift in their will to benefit the local community forever. People can also make gifts during their lifetime to build up their fund and maximise the tax rebates now available.     Environment BOP Environment BOP's environment enhancement fund provides seed funding for community-based environment projects in the Bay of Plenty.     Grass Roots Trust Grassroots is a charitable gaming machine trust. The Trust primarily fosters the amateur game of rugby union within NZ. It also has a mandate to support other amateur sport and organisations benefiting local communities.     Pub Charity The focus is on supporting communities all over NZ. We make a huge difference to a wide range of local causes each year by returning millions of dollars in gaming machine proceeds to NZ communities.     Rotary Club Tauranga The Rotary Club of Tauranga continues its strong tradition of community service.     Department of Internal Affairs Individuals, community and welfare groups can apply for a range of funding which is managed by the Department of Internal Affairs Local Government and Community Branch.     First Sovereign Trust NZ First Sovereign Trust is licenced by the Department of Internal Affairs to operate gaming machines in NZ. The money raised from the operation of gaming machines is distributed by way of grants.     New Horizons for Women Trust Inc The New Horizons for Women Trust supports second-chance education and training, research on issues affecting women and initiatives that promote peace.     New Zealand Community Trust Kiwi’s love their sport, the NZCT loves to help them enjoy & participate in their sporting passions,  NZCT is excited about the difference it makes to sporting organizations across the country, whether it’s a school group or adult team, a national sports body or elite competitor, the NZCT helps New Zealander’s of all ages & abilities to take part in sport. 80% amateur sport funded.     Oxford Charitable Sports Trust The Oxford Charitable Sports club distributes funds within NZ for the promotion of amateur sport     Perry Foundation The strong community-focused philosophy of both The Lion Foundation and Perry Foundation will remain at the heart of the new entity. The combined funding areas of the two trusts will see a wide range of worthy community causes supported across the spectrum - including arts, culture, sports, education and health.     Producers Trust Inc The Producers Trust was set up primarily to support amateur rugby and other sports in the areas it operates in.  Producers Trust generates funds for its authorised purpose by operating gaming machines in the Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.     Southern Stars Charitable Trust Southern Stars is a Charitable Trust that is dedicated to providing a better life for special needs and disadvantaged children in New Zealand.     SPARC At SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) we're dedicated to getting New Zealanders enjoying and excelling through sport and recreation. We focus on providing opportunities for New Zealanders to participate in recreation every day and getting more New Zealanders winning on the world stage.     Sutherland Self Help Trust The Sutherland Self Help Trust provides grants to community organisations throughout New Zealand. Its current policy specifies the areas of interest for each year. Buildings & Equipment up to $50K.     Fletcher Trust Its aim is to help build a bright future for New Zealand's young people by supporting new initiatives in education that have the potential to positively impact on large numbers of young New Zealanders.     The Southern Trust The Southern Trust is always open for applications to benefit the community. We do not have any cut off dates. In most cases, applications are processed within 20 working days. Requests larger than $30,000 are reviewed at the next available monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Open to applicants in Tauranga City.     Tindall Foundation The Tindall Foundation is a philanthropic family trust established in 1995 by Stephen and Margaret Tindall.  Our guiding philosophy is to give a 'hand up' to New Zealanders in need.  Families, social service, environment, third sector funding.     The Trusts Charitable Foundation Inc We are a National Charitable Trust distributing funds to the community of New Zealand from the proceeds of gaming machines operated in Licensing Trusts, private hotels, TABs and some sports clubs around NZ.  The Foundation support a broad cross section of non-profit community groups, charities, welfare agencies and educational organisations as well as many amateur sporting clubs and the Racing Industry.     Trillian Trust The Trillian Trust was first licensed to operate gaming machines in 1999. Trilllian Trust is a boutique gaming machine operator, specializing in great service to both its venue operators and the community.  Trillian provides grants to many groups and organisations throughout the country, with a particular focus on children, youth and lifesaving.     Youthtown Inc Youthtown has its own dedicated centres and also provides funding nationally and regionally to other youth programmes and organisations. Youthtown is a leading national youth organisation working with young people to help them raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised.

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