The Floyd, Toy & Jonas Real Estate Sport Support Fund has been established to help make it easier for kids to play – and stay – in sport.

Floyd, Toy & Jonas Real Estate‘s passion for sport is well known locally as is their commitment to supporting children and young people to reach their potential. Put simply, “it’s what they do”.

Together with Sport Whanganui, who administer the fund, Floyd, Toy & Jonas Real Estate have been able to create the Sport Support Fund to support tamariki to access opportunities in sport and active recreation in Whanganui.

Sport Whanganui has also partnered with Whanganui Budget Advisory Service (WBAS), Jigsaw Whanganui and Woven Whānau, to ensure the fund supports those who need it most. Both organisations are the primary referrers to the Fund.

Floyd, Toy & Jonas Real Estate Sport Support Fund Guidelines 2025 (PDF – 342KB)

Visit the Whanganui Budget Advisory Service website

Visit the Jigsaw Wanganui website

FAQs

Who can apply?

Whanganui Budget Advisory Service (WBAS) and Jigsaw Whanganui can apply on behalf of the family of a young person or persons aged between 5-12 years old. Applicants must live in the Whanganui district.

Who are Whanganui Budget Advisory Service?

WBAS provide free, confidential, non-judgemental budgeting advice to individuals and families to help them resolve financial problems and develop their own budgeting skills.

Who are Jigsaw?

Jigsaw Whanganui is a Te Tiriti social service organisation working alongside whānau and families throughout the Whanganui region to be at their very best for their tamariki and children.

What if our whanau are not connected to the above services?

If whānau are not connected to these services, they are encouraged to reach out to their school principal.

How much can I apply for?

The amount that can be funded will be dependent on demand and is not guaranteed. The maximum amount any individual can apply for is $100 per application, up to twice per year (i.e. once for a winter sport and once for a summer sport).

What can be funded?

This is a sport or active recreation fund for students aged 5-12 years to help cover the costs directly associated with the participation of a young person in their chosen sport or active recreation, i.e. fees.

Funding is aimed at getting kids involved in or helping them to continue playing sport. It is not applicable to high performance activity such as costs involved with representative teams or travel outside of the region.

How do I apply?

Applications are accepted via our referral partners, Whanganui Budget Advisory Service and Jigsaw, please contact your caseworker for more information. If whānau are not connected to these services, they are encouraged to reach out to their school principal.

For a confidential conversation about your application, please contact Jodie at Sport Whanganui on 06 349 2300.

School Principal’s, please get in touch with Jen at Sport Whanganui to find out how you can assist families: jen@sportwhanganui.co.nz