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$25 Million Special Fund Launched to Enhance Canterbury's Social Infrastructure

The Canterbury Community Trust proudly announces the launch of a $25 million Special Fund dedicated to strengthening social infrastructure across Canterbury. Established 25 years ago, the Trust has significantly impacted the community with nearly $340 million contributed. This one-off fund aims to support projects focused on social, cultural, environmental, and scientific pillars, encouraging innovation and community engagement. In collaboration with the University of Canterbury, the Trust seeks to enhance the region's reputation and foster employment opportunities, setting a precedent for future funding initiatives.

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$25 Million Special Fund Launched to Enhance Canterbury's Social Infrastructure

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  1. $25 Million Special Fund

  2. Canterbury Community Trust has a proud history in Canterbury Formed 25 years ago Funded from Golden Bay to Rakaia River to Chatham Islands Grown capital base from $370 million to $530 million Contributed nearly $340 million into communities Donated $19million last financial year

  3. Special Fund launched to support social infrastructure of Canterbury One off fund to help rebuild social infrastructure Second time in Trust history of digging into capital reserves

  4. Special Fund – Breakdown

  5. Social Enterprise Fund - Objectives To enhance the reputation of Canterbury as an idyllic place to live and visit, and provide the following community returns: Help support employment opportunities and outcomes Encourage innovation and self sufficiency Encourage community participation

  6. Social Enterprise Fund - Objectives We are looking for projects which meet at least one of four pillars to benefit the community: Social Cultural Environmental Scientific

  7. Learning through doing • This is the first time that we have done something like this • We are very keen to see if the way we have selected produces the results everyone is looking for • We have teamed up with University of Canterbury’s Dr Sussie Morrish

  8. The plan for today • Setting the scene for Social Enterprise • A local example • Break • Business Case Planning • TCCT Application and Process • Business Mentors NZ • Q&A

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