Central Lakes Trust

06/10/2026

This year we have been celebrating 25 years of giving! We asked some of the groups we support to tell us what CLT's funding gives to our community. 🩵🧡

06/10/2026

Celebrating 25 years of giving!

04/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is all about the power of belonging, and that starts in our workplaces.

From 12-18 October, take the opportunity to reflect on how belonging shows up at your workplace and explore ways to help everyone feel welcome, valued and included.

To make it easy, we've created a workplace guide packed with practical activation ideas, useful resources, and simple tips to help your team get involved in Mental Health Awareness Week.

Download the guide and start building a stronger sense of belonging in your workplace today: https://bit.ly/4y1TFYM

04/10/2026

Our Annual Report is out! Read all about what we supported and achieved this past financial year - https://www.clt.net.nz/resources/annualreports

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

Meet Jennifer, huddl's new Project Lead! 👋 This October she's heading out across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes to meet as many of you as she can.

Before she arrives, tell us one thing about your group in the comments. What do you do, and where?

See you on the road! https://forms.gle/jBw1JxPBpGX4DtKv8

29/09/2026

Next Thursday, 8 October, we are heading over to Glenorchy and Lake Hayes with other local funders in our region! Come along to meet us, and to have a chat about what funding is available to your organisation.
See you there. 🧡🩵

21/09/2026

Have you recently been rejected for Lotteries funding due to being ineligible? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.

DIA has confirmed that anyone who was previously eligible for Lotteries funding remains eligible. Almost 𝟮𝟬𝟬 applicants were affected by incorrect eligibility decisions in the last funding round.

If your application was rejected as ineligible, and you were previously eligible for Lotteries funding, we strongly encourage you to reapply in the current funding round.

⏰ Applications close Tuesday 29 September 2026.

If you're unsure whether you are eligible, you can check the Lotteries Funding Flow Chart. Have questions about your individual application? Contact DIA directly at [email protected].

13/09/2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is here! 🎉

This week is a chance for all of us to celebrate, learn, and embrace te reo Māori. There are events, free webinars, and heaps more happening across Aotearoa.

Find out what's on in your town and get involved at reomaori.co.nz 🧡🩵

27/08/2026

CLASS funding is open across our region! 🎨

Through the Central Lakes Art Support Scheme, we fund arts activities in communities across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes. To apply, get in touch with your local arts council:

🎨 Alexandra, Earnscleugh-Manuherikia and Teviot Valley — Alexandra Community Arts Council
🎨 Cromwell — Arts Central NZ
🎨 Wānaka and Makarora — Upper Clutha Arts
🎨 Wakatipu and Arrowtown — Creative Queenstown

For more information, visit: https://www.clt.net.nz/grants/central-lakes-art-support-scheme-(class) 🧡🩵