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.

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

Funds are distributed via a referral process to ensure the funds reach those who need it most.

FAQs

Who can apply?

School principals 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.

Referrals are also accepted via Whanganui Budget Advisory Service (WBAS), Woven Whānau, and Jigsaw Whanganui. 

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 primarily accepted via school principals. We also accept referrals from Whanganui Budget Advisory Service, Jigsaw Whanganui and Woven Whānau.

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

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.

Who are Woven Whānau?

Woven Whānau partner with parents and grandparents to help them find a place of belonging and receive the help they need while raising their tamariki/mokopuna for as long as they need it.