27-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Trust invests in future philanthropists
Central Lakes Trust chief executive Barbara Bridger. PHOTO: ODT FILES
Central Lakes Trust has provided a $50,000 grant to the 45South Community Foundation, formerly Wakatipu Community Foundation, to support the growth of local philanthropy and youth engagement across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
The grant includes operational support, with the remaining funds for Generation Give, 45South's youth philanthropy programme, which offers high school students the chance to learn about local needs, engage directly with charitable organisations, and make real-life grant decisions with funds they raise themselves.
CLT chief executive Barbara Bridger (left) says the partnership's well aligned with the trust's vision of "strong, connected and resilient communities".
45South CEO Jennifer Belmont says the funding will help build a strong foundation for "long-term, place-based philanthropy" and empower local youth to discover the power of generosity and community action.
"We're incredibly grateful to Central Lakes Trust for this investment in both our organisation and the next generation of community leaders."