THE LION FOUNDATION | Community Grants List April 2018 – March 2019 COMMUNITY GRANTS APRIL 2018 – MARCH 2019 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT The Lion Foundation is a charitable trust that has been a cornerstone of the 2018-19 has proved another successful year with The Lion Foundation dis- New Zealand gaming industry since 1985. During this time, we have built up tributing over $38 million of grants to support valuable community projects a proud record of fund-raising for the community and to date we have raised through New Zealand. This is a very pleasing result which has been achieved over $920 million to help people to do good things. This is an outstanding through a complete team effort involving our committed venue operators, achievement and reinforces our aim of being a leading charitable trust in this country and one that is nationally recognised and respected. suppliers, industry partners and our talented Board and staff. Looking back, the past year is another one that we are also very proud of. As The Regional Grants Committees, that are comprised of well-respected Chairman, it is my pleasure to report that for the fifth consecutive year on year, locally based people, also play a significant role in the decision-making The Lion Foundation has increased the amount of funding we have distribut- process by ensuring regionally generated funds are directed at programmes and ed to community organisations in grants. This is a very pleasing result and organisations that positively impact on local communities. illustrates our commitment to growing our productivity and increasing returns to authorised purposes. During the past year, The Lion Foundation has endeavoured to play a proactive The Lion Foundation is focusing on being a very efficient organisation and we role in working with Territorial Authorities’ on their Gambling Policy Reviews. run our business by putting the interests of the community centre stage. We support Councils being focused on effective harm minimization processes and regulatory obligations to mitigate harm. However, we also believe it is Each year reading through the grants list is a most humbling and inspiring ex- perience. It highlights the great work that is being done around this country by important decision makers are appropriately informed on the impact that any a large number of community organisations – many of which are so reliant on proposed changes may have on funding provided to community groups and hard working volunteers. We know that this funding makes a positive difference organisations. and touches the lives of so many New Zealanders. Many projects would not be In the year ahead, we will continue to focus our efforts on continuous process possible without this support. improvement. This will include establishing an on-line grants application We operate on the principle that the money generated belongs to the com- process and reviewing our internal systems and support services. munity and it is our role is to ensure it is distributed in the most effective and efficient way possible. Our Regional Grants Committees have been established I wish to express my appreciation to the key agencies that we work with and for this very reason – to ensure that locally generated funds are used effectively to our venue operators who are so important to the overall success of our to support locally based organisations. industry. The Lion Foundation is fortunate to have a board comprised of highly The Lion Foundation takes its responsibility towards problem gambling very capable personnel who are committed to ensuring the organisation is well seriously. We are committed to maintaining best practice training and support positioned to face the challenges that our industry will continue face in the for our venue operators to protect customers from harmful gaming. In contrast future. Once again, it has been a pleasure to work with Simon Whyte and his to online gambling, effective harm minimisation processes and regulatory ob- Board of Trustees during the past year. ligations are in place to mitigate harm. Machines at venues allow gaming in a supervised environment with staff trained to identify, monitor and support those Finally, my grateful thanks to our staff who work diligently to help The Lion who may show signs of problem gambling. Foundation be nationally recognised and respected for helping people achieve On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish to acknowledge our Chief Executive, great things across our great country. Murray Reade, and his.. team who continue to work tirelessly to maintain our highly respected position in the marketplace and to provide maximum returns to communities across the country. However, none of this would be possible without the loyalty and support of our venue operators. These are the people on the ground who work professionally Murray Reade in a challenging industry. We very much value the important role that they play. – Chief Executive Thank you also to our highly experienced and talented Trustees - Jackie Lloyd, Sarah Smith, Murray Gutry, Peter Kean and David Steele. We are fortunate to have a Board where each Trustee makes a valuable contribution to ensure The Grants Approved Lion Foundation is well governed and our processes and decision making reflect best practice. 40,000,000 35,000,000 We work in a complex sector. Looking ahead, our Board and staff will continue to explore strategies and review our practices to make sure we are well posi- 30,000,000 tioned to meet future challenges that will inevitably arise - and to continue to 25,000,000 make a positive difference. 20,000,000 We’re here for good. 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 0 Simon Whyte 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 – Chairman COMMUNITY HEALTH $8,379,609 $5,870,147 (22.0%) (15.4%) EDUCATION SPORT $6,940,423 $16,904,055 (18.2%) (44.4%) Total $38,094,234 1 THE LION FOUNDATION | Community Grants List April 2018 – March 2019 The Lion Foundation’s Regions & Personnel The Lion Foundation NORTHERN REGIONAL helps hundreds of thousands GRANTS COMMITTEE Peter Kean (Chair) of Kiwis do great things in Wayne Shelford their communities. Julie Coney Georgie Witehira Marilyn Nicholis WAIKATO / BOP REGIONAL GRANTS COMMITTEE Murray Gutry (Chair) Tarena Ranui Andy Roche CENTRAL REGIONAL GRANTS COMMITTEE Jackie Lloyd (Chair) Liz Mellish SOUTHERN Liz Read REGIONAL GRANTS COMMITTEE Sarah. Smith (Chair) Paul Allison Doug Paulin SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM: Murray Reade – Chief Executive Rachael Dent – People and Performance Manager Jenni Martha – Senior Finance Manager Carl Laurie – National IT Support Manager Samantha Alexander – Grants Manager Phillip Steele – Regional Manager Northern/ WaiBOP Tony Goldfinch – Regional Manager – Central/Southern TRUSTEES: Simon Whyte Murray Gutry Sarah Smith Jackie Lloyd Peter Kean David Steele – Chairman – Trustee – Trustee – Trustee – Trustee – Trustee 2 Local People involved in making local decisions MAIN BOARD NORTHERN WAIKATO / BOP CENTRAL SOUTHERN REGIONAL GRANTS REGIONAL GRANTS REGIONAL GRANTS REGIONAL GRANTS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE LICENSING TRUSTS BIRKENHEAD KARORI ASHBURTON OAMARU The Lion Foundation touches the lives of thousands of New Zealanders and their communities, every day, 365 days of the year. Nelson Marlborough Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Rescue Helicopter Trust - $60,000 Trust - $60,000 Towards helicopter rescue training costs. “A big thank you to the Lion Foundation and their venues for their annual grant and the continued support of our vital community service”. Paula Muddle General Manager Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust 3 THE LION FOUNDATION VENUES The Lion Foundation has been fund-raising for the This was made possible with the outstanding community since 1985 to help New Zealanders contributions from the owners and staff at the achieve great things. following venues where these funds were generated. In the 2018-19 financial year we approved over 2,750 grants totalling more than $38 million to support We highly value these partnerships and thank them community-based organisations across the country. for their loyal support – now and into the future. Matamata-Piako District Council Hastings District Council Grey District Council NORTHERN Horse and Jockey Inn Horse and Hound Hastings Union Hotel Auckland City Council Nottingham Castle Hotel Stortford Lodge Social Club Invercargill City Council Bibim Tahuna Tavern Kapiti Coast District Council Eagle Hotel Hops N Hooves Waihou Tavern Boundary Tap & Kitchen QF Tavern New Plymouth District Council Black Stag Pub Marlborough District Council Fairweather On Scott The Landing Seafood Restaurant Cinema Express Cafe and Bar Napier City Council & Bar The Good Home Blenheim Opotiki District Council Masonic Hotel Club Rio The Crow Tavern Opotiki Hotel The Horse and Harvest Family La Fogata Bar-Eatery Woodbourne Tavern Slim’s Bar Restaurant and Ale House The Swan Hotel Junction Hotel The Banque Rotorua District Council Palmerston North City Council Railway Hotel and Legends Bar Nelson City Council Copthorne Hotel Rotorua 623 In The City Far North District Council The Workshop Mitchell Downs Tavern The New Street Steakhouse Hunter Star Hotel Rosie O’Grady’s Palmerston North VC’s Turf Bar Wakatu Hotel Kaipara District Council The Office South Waikato District Council Taylors Bar Dargaville Central Hotel Hog And Hounds Sports Bar Rangitikei District Council Post Boy Hotel Manukau City Council Club Hotel Marton Taupo District Council Queenstown Lakes Hala Vuna Corner Bar Station Hotel dbar District