community grants
The St John’s Outreach Committee considers requests on an annual basis from groups, organisations, and individuals involved in activities compatible with the work of the Christian Church, in particular those whose work assists others in the community. We consider applications irrespective of religious denomination, but the projects must be for the wider Wellington region.
In the past we have funded community programmes and organisations relating to family violence, poverty, rape crisis, sexual abuse prevention, mental ill health issues, people leaving prison, hospital chaplaincy, counselling for the disadvantaged, and education. Our Outreach page shows some of the past grant recipients.
Community grants express the ‘Live’ and ‘Share’ values of the St John’s mission statement. Through these grants, the Outreach Committee aims to reach a broad range of community projects so that we can establish partnerships and develop relationships with local organisations.
When we consider grant applications, we give preference to supporting specific projects rather than general funding. Our community grants should directly fund projects rather than supplementing salaries or administration costs.
Grant applications are considered on a yearly basis. Applications close on 31 March each year. If you have any questions please contact the Church Office.
Application form (interactive PDF, where you can add the information directly to the form, save and then send to St John’s with any supporting documents)
The Edward Carter Special Assistance Fund
This fund was established in 1991 by Edna Mary Carter in memory of her husband Edward, to assist people who need a second chance in life, or a new start.
The Outreach Committee of St. John’s Church is pleased to receive project applications for up to $5000 from organisations who work with and assist, for example: people serving a custodial sentence; young people in contact with the criminal justice system; recent arrivals in New Zealand as displaced people, former refugees, or vulnerable migrants, especially those who might be more vulnerable to destitution due to visa status; persons of any age or gender at risk of poverty, racial discrimination, social exclusion, mental ill health, violence, including family violence and/or homelessness.
Projects may be for local community or communities in the greater Wellington area or alternatively, be national in scope.
We accept applications by 30 September for consideration in October.