The largest grant approved by Central Lakes Trust in 2009 was $1 million towards the Alexandra Community House. Community houses have proved very successful, providing a centralised operational base for community organisations, as well as enabling resources to be shared and increasing the opportunity for these groupsto network effectively. Cromwell also has a Community House supported by the Trust. Recently the Wanaka Community Hub has opened with our support, while fundraising has commenced for a similar concept in Queenstown.