BookFest Beneficiaries
BookFest is the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust's major annual fundraising event..
Projects and organizations to have directly benefited from the proceeds of the BookFest include:
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Te Omanga Hospice
Quality Palliative Care services for those living with a terminal or life limiting illness in the Hutt Valley community
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Life Flight Trust
Providing an emergency air ambulance and rescue helicopter service that operates out of Wellington, New Zealand.
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Whirinaki Whare Taonga
(Formerly Expressions)
Hub for audience engagement and participation in the arts for Upper Hutt -
Wellington Free Ambulance
Free-to-the-patient ambulance services in the Greater Wellington Region of New Zealand
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Upper Hutt MenzShed
It's a haven for men to share experiences, develop new skills with others and make new friends
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Titiro Whakamua Teen Parenting Upper Hutt
We are a satellite of Heretaunga College, and provide secondary schooling for teenagers who are pregnant or already parents.
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Golder Homestead
Golder's House and associated outbuildings provide valuable insight into colonial domestic life.
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Upper Hutt Salvation Army
Providing practical help for people in need, defend those who are vulnerable and abused, and fight against injustice.
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Hangout Youth Health and Wellbeing
Our purpose is to provide a safe space for youth to relax, play sports, meet new people and receive support and guidance through the teenage years of their lives
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Wellington Hospitals Foundation
Who provide specialist tertiary-level care to patients across central Aotearoa New Zealand
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Nourish Trust
Provide hampers of nourishing food to families doing it tough across the greater Wellington region at Christmas.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mentoring matches between adults and young people (aged approx. six to twelve) throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Upper Hutt Women’s Centre
Women only centre which promotes and encourages development and empowerment for all women in an educative and supportive environment
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Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt
Help people to know and understand their legal rights and obligations
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Silverstream Bowls and Petanque
We are a progressive lawn bowls and petanque club set in picturesque, quiet surroundings in Silverstream, Upper Hutt.
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Community Patrols
Upper Hutt - Stokes Valley - Petone - to provide a safer community and help to reduce crime
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Raise up (YMCA Youth Development)
Raise Up is now a youth development programme focused on the development and growth of young people
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Bellyful Hutt Valley
Our kaupapa is to provide meals for adult whānau members directly caring for babies and young children.
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Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge
Focusing on the safety of women and children
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Age Concern Wellington
Providing services and support for people aged 65 and over in the Wellington Region
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Upper Hutt Food Bank
Supports people /families in need with food parcels
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Swimzone Racing
Hutt Valley's renowned competitive swimming club
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Summerset Knitting Group Upper Hutt
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Golden Needle Crafters Upper Hutt
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Books to Pacific Island Schools
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Pinehaven Potters
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NZ Police Community Support
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Individual
One charitable donation was made to an individual
Donations have also been made to the following groups who have assisted with running the Bookfest
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YMCA
Community fitness centre in Upper Hutt
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Te Omanga Hospice
Quality Palliative Care services for those living with a terminal or life limiting illness in the Hutt Valley community
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Upper Hutt Rugby Club (RAMS and Yellowbellies)
The Upper Hutt Rams RFC provides the structure and support for children and adults to play rugby
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Heretaunga College
Secondary school in Upper Hutt, New Zealand
The Silverstream Lions Club added to the occasion of Bookfest by running a sausage sizzle and selling drinks for their own fundraising projects.
Apply for funding
Non-profit groups and organisations can apply for a donation towards the cost of a charitable project. Individuals can apply for a donation towards the cost of training or skills development.