Making our community a better place
Central Lakes Trust provides funding to charitable causes in our region.
25
years of giving
3,500+
grants approved since 2000
$175m+
distributed to our community
Funding sectors
Our funding focuses on the following sectors:
Lifelong Learning
To support projects and programmes that facilitate improved learning outcomes for people in our region by adding value to the sector, with a focus on community development and lifelong learning.
Community Wellbeing
To support and strengthen community organisations which address social problems or improve health outcomes for the people in our region.
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Community Recreation
Supporting organisations that encourage and facilitate community involvement in recreational activities.
Arts and Culture
Supporting creative projects and organisations that aim to foster access to, engagement with and experience in the arts.
Environment and Heritage
Supporting projects and organisations that preserve and promote the physical and cultural heritage of our region and those that protect and enhance the our environment.
Grant types
Funding principles
Enabling People
Strengthening communities to be responsive, engaged, and resilient.
Enhancing Opportunities
Enriching communities, enhancing community assets and facilities, creating community cohesion.
Enduring Environment
Stewardship of the history and environment of the region.
