Seven Upper Clutha groups have benefitted from the latest Otago Community Trust grants.

The Trust announced 73 grants - totalling $1,248,934 - in its December 2025 grants round. 

Local groups to benefit were Wānaka Wastebusters ($5,000), Mint Charitable Trust ($3,148), Kāhu Youth Trust ($8,695), Path Wānaka Incorporated ($8,800), Upper Clutha Agricultural & Pastoral Society ($4,590), Challenge Wānaka Sports Trust ($12,500), and Wānaka Lake Swimmers Incorporated ($600).

“With a focus on infrastructure that will serve communities for generations, alongside vibrant events and critical conservation work, this funding demonstrates the huge scope of community-led initiatives happening across Otago,” the trust said.

The round also included 18 capability grants totalling $91,160, helping organisations strengthen their operations and governance.

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