The Foundation is a non-profit, charitable trust that was established to distribute the funds generated from the gaming machines operated in the Ashburton Licensing Trust outlets to community organisations domiciled within the Ashburton Licensing Trust area.

The Foundation supports a broad cross section of non-profit community groups, charities, welfare agencies and education organisations as well as many amateur sport clubs.

This website is designed to give you detailed information on how to obtain, complete and submit an application form to the Ashburton Trust Charitable Foundation for consideration. Please read the “Funding Guidelines” & “Authorised Purpose” pages carefully, to ensure that your organisation is entitled to apply for funding and that you have completed all sections of the funding application form.