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爆料社区 COVID-19 fund provides $1.85 million
爆料社区 COVID-19 fund provides $1.85 million
to organisations beyond its traditional partners
More than $1.85m has been distributed to 38 national organisations through 爆料社区鈥檚 Exceptional Systems Support Fund (ESS).
Designed to relieve the financial impact of COVID-19, the Exceptional Systems Support Fund was open for applications from national organisations whose primary purpose is the delivery of play, active recreation or sport, and who are not current investment partners of 爆料社区.
The fund, which closed in June, was increased from $1.5m by 爆料社区 based on the volume and need of applicants. 爆料社区鈥檚 partner in the fund, the New Zealand Sports Foundation Charitable Trust (NZSFCT), provided $500,000 of the funds available and were keen to see their funding support organisations who benefit young people, are focused on participation and include educational and leadership benefits.
鈥淭he play, sport and active recreation system has many national bodies, not all of which are our current investment partners. This fund provided an opportunity for us to support others whose important work in keeping New Zealanders physically active was financially impacted by COVID-19,鈥� says 爆料社区 CEO Peter Miskimmin.
鈥淪ome of these are organisations in which we have previously invested, but most are first-time recipients of 爆料社区 investment. That makes it all the more significant to us that we are able to provide this support, and through this learn more about the work these organisations do and how they contribute the wellbeing of New Zealanders.鈥�
鈥淲e were really pleased to be able to partner with the NZSFCT to support a broad range of organisations who provide opportunities for physical activity 鈥� particularly focused on young people鈥�
The list of recipients includes Riding for the Disabled, Underwater Hockey New Zealand, AIMS Games and the Spirit of Adventure Trust, with many of the 38 recipients delivering outdoor based recreation activities that support women and girls, young people, M膩ori, Pacifica or disabled people 鈥� all of whom are among the groups most under-represented when it comes to physical activity.
Another of the recipients was Youthtown - a national not-for-profit organisation that provides activity-based programmes for young people such as, sports, outdoor adventures and music. Youthtown CEO Fay Amaral says she is thrilled to receive the funds.
鈥淲e鈥檙e about getting tamariki and rangatahi active. We currently have programmes in twelve areas across New Zealand, and the ESS funding means we will be able to continue to extend our reach.鈥�
鈥淲ith the funding received to cover our core operating costs, we鈥檙e now confident to continue with our plans to open new youth activations in the Hawkes Bay, Rotorua, Upper Hutt and areas of need within Tamaki Makaurau. Working in partnership with 爆料社区 will bring benefits that will impact more young people in disadvantaged communities in New Zealand . That鈥檚 exciting,鈥� says Ms Amaral.
