Our Supporters in 2026

Special Olympics Te Whanganui-a-Tara is grateful for the wonderful support we receive from donors and grant-giving organisations which helps to keep down the cost of athlete participation in the sport of their choice.

If you are interested in supporting Special Olympics Te Whanganui-a-Tara please contact us at treasurer@sotwt.nz

Holdsworth Charitable Trust

​​​​​​​The Holdsworth Charitable Trust provides in-kind support for some Club expenses.

Lotteries Community Organisations Grants Scheme (COGS)

COGS provides finance to help cover the overheads of running our club during the year.

Pelorus Trust

A grant from Pelorus Trust covered the cost of venue hire for a regional Basketball tournament hosted by the Club in May 2026.

IHC Wellington Committee

A generous grant from IHC Wellington will enable us to improve our outreach with professional help.

Eastern Suburbs Sports Trust

The Eastern Suburbs Sports Trust fund is supporting us with a grant for swimming pool lane hire in 2026. ​​​​​​​

Ideal Foundation
New basketball bibs, balls, an agility ladder, speed gates and a defender mannequin are now in weekly  use at training thanks to a grant from the Ideal Foundation.

Bobby Foundation
Basketball training is free to participants in 2026  thanks to a grant from this Gaming Trust.

Private donors
Several private donors have contributed over $3,000 in the first half of 2026.