OUR SPONSORS

We are a registered charitable trust and could not operate without the generous support and funding of our valued sponsors, including…

Te Whatu Ora

Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty serves our population of 253,980 in and around Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Building the future of health Bay of Plenty, Te hanga i te oranga hauora a meake nei. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is our cornerstone and founding sponsor.

Bay Trust

BayTrust is one of our major community funding organisations, distributing a fund of approximately $200m to valuable charitable trusts and organisations such as ours throughout the region. BayTrust’s Purpose is to accelerate bold and meaningful change, assisting BOP communities and our environment to flourish.

TECT

TECT has distributed $440 million direct to trust beneficiaries, and over $120 million in grants to our community since it was established in 1993. We appreciate the on-going funding we have received from TECT since Get Smart was established. Now at approximately $1 billion, the TECT fund is one of the largest in the country, significantly contributing to the creation of a region from which, not only current residents will benefit, but future generations.

Acorn Foundation

The Acorn Foundation has just over $23m in funds under management with Craig’s Investment Partners, established largely from endowments that leave money to the community when they die. We are very fortunate to be one of many recipients of this generous fund.

NZCT (NZ Community Trust)

Established in 1998, NZCT is one of New Zealand’s largest gaming trusts with 13% of market share. We are proud of the contribution we make to local communities, particularly in the area of amateur sport and active participation. We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our hard-working gaming room operators.

The Lion Foundation

The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts. Since 1988, they have returned over $850 million back to the community, supporting thousands of good causes all around New Zealand.

Pub Charity

Pub Charity Limited distributes grants to worthy community organisations all over New Zealand through the funds raised in gaming machines hosted in our member hotels and taverns. We first began raising grants funds for New Zealand communities in 1987. That’s over 30 years of excellent partnerships with our venues, over 30 years of great entertainment for our players and over 30 years supporting communities all over New Zealand.

COGS

The Community Organisation Grants Scheme provides government-funded grants to support voluntary and not-for-profit organisations working in local communities and neighbourhoods.

One Foundation

One Foundation (formerly First Sovereign Trust Limited) was established in 2004 to distribute grant funding from the proceeds of licensed gaming machines. We distribute grants across the following sectors: Education, Sports, Arts, Community & Culture, Health and Welfare.

Perpetual Guardian

Guardian Trust is the preferred corporate trustee for many of New Zealand’s leading corporations, financial institutions, fund managers and banks. They distribute over $40 million of community funding and grants on behalf of their clients and generous donors each year.