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ECCT achieves Toitū net carbon zero certification
As part of our Climate Change Action plan goals, ECCT officially became a Toitū net carbonzero certified organisation in line with ISO 14064 1 in July 2023. ECCT is proud
Notice: Community Assets & Facilities Fund – On hold till early 2024
Eastern & Central Community Trust’s vision, under its 2023-2030 Strategic Plan is to “accelerate courageous transformational change, that creates vibrant, more sustainable and equitable communities”. The Plan was launched in April
Media Release: Wairoa Funding Support Programme
ACHIEVING positive funding pathways for the people of Wairoa district is the goal of an exciting initiative operating at grassroots level. The Wairoa Young Achievers Trust (WYAT) has partnered with
Expressions of Interest for a Board of Trustee position/vacancy
Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT) is calling for Expressions of Interest for a Board of Trustee position/vacancy. The Minister of Finance is charged with the responsibility of appointing Trustees,
Media Release Feb 2023: Three new trustees appointed
Three new trustees have been appointed to the Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT) Board. The Current Trust Chair, Georgina Morrison has also been appointed for a further four-year term.
Supporting Rangatahi Participation in Sport, Wairoa
In August 2022 ECCT provided funding of $150,900 to 18 educational / sporting establishments in Wairoa with the specific purpose of enabling tamariki and rangatahi to participate in sports. The
Climate Action Aotearoa Launches Shared Resource
Climate Action Aotearoa has proudly launched a ‘Shared Resource’ and Tika Transition framework to help funders along their climate action journeys. The resource contains a substantial amount of information and
Second funding initiative launched under the Rangatahi Action Plan
Fifteen organisations will receive grants totalling $600K under Eastern & Central Community Trust’s (ECCT) new Champion Rangatahi Development Fund, with the main aim of strengthening initiatives, projects, programmes and championing
New Chief Executive appointed at ECCT
Following the resignation of General Manager Jonathan Bell, Eastern and Central Community Trust (ECCT) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Clapperton as its new Chief Executive. David will
ECCT COVID-19 Update: 22 November 2021
With the ever-changing environment in which we now live due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Eastern & Central Community Trust has an obligation under the Health & Safety Act to keep
New funding focuses on rangatahi development
Are you an organisation passionate about empowering and developing rangatahi to reach their potential? Eastern and Central Community Trust’s Rōpū Taiohi are inviting expressions of interest from today until
ECCT announces resignation of General Manager
Eastern and Central Community Trust (ECCT) General Manager, Jonathan Bell, has announced his resignation, effective 22 December. After nearly eight years with ECCT, Jonathan is pursuing opportunities to lend
$4.19M granted to community organisations by ECCT in past financial year
Eastern and Central Community Trust’s Annual Public Meeting (APM) was again impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and as a result, was held virtually on Tuesday, 5 October. At the APM,
WATCH: Eastern and Central Community Trust APM 2021
To watch the 2021 Eastern & Central Community Trust APM, held at 12pm Tuesday, 5 October, click here.
