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New figures reveal some Auckland charities are relying on charity to operate because of Covid-19. The Trust's funding application data shows Auckland-based charities need an extra 8 thousand dollars on average to help cover basic overheads.
With funding streams disrupted by the pandemic they're struggling to cover basic operating costs such as power and rent. A range of community organisations have applied for a grant from the Trusts Your West Support Fund to cover a wide range of expenses.
Half a million dollars has been earmarked to support more than 100 West Auckland charities, including hospice, food bank, elderly and youth support services. Also joining Kathryn is Joy Marslin, Executive Chair of Auckland Foundation which is looking for organisations to share in a slice of $470k - the 2020 distributions from its five contestable funding rounds.
