Mactodd Community Charitable Trust

Mactodd Community Charitable Trust Mactodd Community Charitable Trust (formerly ADEPT) works to enhance the wellbeing of the Southern Lakes community

Boome Kim and Caitlin D***s of Mactodd Lawyers were delighted to recently visit their old stomping ground as alumni of W...
23/06/2026

Boome Kim and Caitlin D***s of Mactodd Lawyers were delighted to recently visit their old stomping ground as alumni of Wakatipu High School. Boome and Caitlin met with migrant support and advisory staff following our recent grant of $65,000 to the Wakatipu High School Foundation. This grant will support initiatives that enable our migrant student population to thrive at school, by offering targeted support and accessibility for students and families alike. Thank you to the staff for sharing your time with us, and all of your hard work to foster belonging and connection in our community.

Caitlin D***s and Emma Campbell from Mactodd Lawyers recently had the pleasure of visiting Paula Stephenson at the Centr...
23/06/2026

Caitlin D***s and Emma Campbell from Mactodd Lawyers recently had the pleasure of visiting Paula Stephenson at the Central Stories Museum in Alexandra. Paula gave a tour around the Museum and archives, showing the tapes and original records that are to be digitised and catalogued, funded by a grant of $20,000 from MCCT. It was a delight to see the museum and hear of the incredible volunteer support that ensures that local history and our community’s stories are preserved for years to come.

Mactodd’s Jayne Macdonald and Anna Gillooly were thrilled to spend time in Wānaka yesterday meeting recipients from the ...
07/05/2026

Mactodd’s Jayne Macdonald and Anna Gillooly were thrilled to spend time in Wānaka yesterday meeting recipients from the Mactodd Community Charitable Trust’s inaugural grants round.
At Mount Aspiring College, Principal Nicola Jacobsen shared the positive impact of the school’s wellbeing programmes, supported by Trust funding. It was wonderful to hear how these initiatives are helping students and strengthening the school community.
Next up they met with the wonderful Kate Murray, Lindsey Schofield, and some of their dedicated volunteers, from Community Link Upper Clutha.
We heard about the incredible work Community Link is doing and saw the site of their new foodbank container which the Trust has funded. It is a timely addition, with the existing foodbank full to the brim with generously donated goods.
It is truly heartwarming to see the impact of this funding and the difference it is making for people in our community.

On Friday, Trustees Jayne Macdonald and Caitlin D***s were delighted to visit the newly-constructed Cromwell Menz Shed –...
13/04/2026

On Friday, Trustees Jayne Macdonald and Caitlin D***s were delighted to visit the newly-constructed Cromwell Menz Shed – it was amazing to see the result of a project years-in-the-making, and it is an incredible space for the Menz Shed members and community alike. The Mactodd Community Charitable Trust partnered with the Cromwell Menz Shed nearly 3 years ago, so to see the physical outcome of that support is very special for the Trust. Congratulations to the Cromwell Menz Shed and all those involved in seeing this project completed.

09/04/2026

Building Belonging at Wakatipu High School

Thanks to a generous $65,000 grant from the Mactodd Community Charitable Trust, the Wakatipu High School Foundation is expanding support for migrant students and families at Wakatipu High School.

With students from more than 62 ethnicities, our school is a vibrant reflection of the Wakatipu Basin - and creating a strong sense of belonging for every student matters more than ever.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Mactodd Community Charitable Trust for investing in the wellbeing of young people in our community.

👉 Read more: https://www.whsf.nz/post/building-belonging-new-grant-supports-diverse-whs-community

Tanya Surrey and Maddy Patterson of Mactodd Lawyers visited the team at Baskets of Blessing in Arrowtown last week. This...
09/04/2026

Tanya Surrey and Maddy Patterson of Mactodd Lawyers visited the team at Baskets of Blessing in Arrowtown last week. This much needed local charity provides meals, food and gift hampers for those in need throughout the local community. The baskets are supplied to those suffering from financial hardship, health issues, mental illness, family bereavements and other life struggles.
Volunteers source food and prepare the meals for weekly deliveries. The Mactodd Community Charitable Trust has recently donated $10,000 towards the cost of a new walk-in freezer. Baskets of Blessing help so many, our trust was delighted to support their work in our inaugural grants round.

We are delighted to announce our successful funding applicants and are looking forward to seeing their initiatives take ...
24/02/2026

We are delighted to announce our successful funding applicants and are looking forward to seeing their initiatives take flight!

Eleven Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago associations and community-focussed organisations received a portion of $379,770 and included: Queenstown Trails, Dunstan Rowing Club, Wakatipu High School, Baskets of Blessing Meals, Mt Aspiring College, Glenorchy Mission Hall, Wanaka Cycling Without Age, Luggate Fire Brigade, Central Otago Wilding Conifer Control, Upper Clutha Community Link, and Central Stories Alexandra District Museum.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply - we are immensely grateful and humbled by the interest and also the passion for our incredible region.

For those who weren't successful this time around, we encourage you to apply for our second funding round. This is expected to be announced on 1 October 2026.

Thank you to everyone who submitted for our first funding round. We have been blown away by the quantity and quality of ...
10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted for our first funding round. We have been blown away by the quantity and quality of the applications we have received (96!), and it has been heartening and exciting to see such passionate people eager to deliver community-focussed initiatives. While we won't be able to support every application that has come through, we are immensely grateful for the interest in our fund and look forward to announcing our successful applications soon!

Just over a week to get your grant application in - do it before the holidays!Applications close on 31 December at 5pm.F...
18/12/2025

Just over a week to get your grant application in - do it before the holidays!

Applications close on 31 December at 5pm.

For funding criteria, the application form, and more information, visit our website: www.mactodd.co.nz/communitycharitabletrust

There is just over two weeks left to get your grant applications in for our first funding round.We plan to donate $200,0...
11/12/2025

There is just over two weeks left to get your grant applications in for our first funding round.

We plan to donate $200,000-$300,000 in this round - the amount available for each grant will depend on the size and impact of the project, as well as available funding. We may fund all or part of your request.

If you are a not-for-profit, charitable, or voluntary community organisation based/delivering the project in the Central Otago and Lakes District areas and can show strong community support for your project, apply today.

Applications close 5pm on 31 December: www.mactodd.co.nz/communitycharitabletrust

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Mactodd Lawyers, Level 2, Remarkables House, 26 Hawthorne Drive
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