COMMUNITY GRANTS - ROUND 2
We are delighted to announce the successful grant funding applicants for the second round of Grants for the Mangawhai Community, September 2018. We are extremely thankful to our community who donate so generously, and to our volunteers who give their time in The Opportunity Factory, which has enabled us to grant over $100,000 back to deserving groups in Mangawhai.
Resurfacing arena
Medical transport services
Youth achievement grants
Gallery extension and accessible toilet
Gymnasium upgrade
Growing food for the sick and elderly
Building fund
Switchboard upgrade
Concrete driveway
• Mangawhai Museum & Historical Society
Products for Christmas fundraising
• Mangawhai Recreational Charitable Trust
Timber for Gumdiggers Walkway
Replacement & new toys
Tanekaha track upgrade
• Mangawhai Volunteer Lifeguard Services
Renovations for club hire
CCTV security cameras and installation
• North Rodney Blue Light Ventures
Equipment for youth activities
• NZ Fairy Tern Charitable Trust
Boat expenses and signage
Christmas food gifting
Counsellor and parent help
Community Grant Successful Applicant Announcement
Mangawhai Opportunity Factory is pleased to announce the successful applicants for its inaugural wave of funding support for the ongoing development and enhancement of the Mangawhai community.
The grant support funding will enable progress and a broad range of wonderful community initiatives.
From 19 grant applications, 9 special projects have been selected for funding ranging from 80% to 100% support for their requested project funding.
The first spread of projects able to be supported in this first funding initiative for The Factory is very exciting, providing long-term infrastructure legacies for our fast-growing community.
These coupled with selected youth development programs, providing Mangawhai youths with life skill enhancement opportunities, will encourage and reward their own personal development and community commitment.
These are the successful grant funding applicants:
. 0fficial Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade
New premises building fund.
. Mangawhai Activity Zone
New multi-purpose track.
. Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service Inc.
New equipment storage facility.
. Mangawhai Toy Library
New computer and IT support programs
. Mangawhai Community Trust
Refurbishment of Mangawhai Beach school and community hall.
. Mangawhai Recreational Charity Trust
Gum Diggers Track, multi-purpose track linking Molesworth to Cove Road.
. Mangawhai Tennis Club
Completion of 2 all-weather, day-night courts.
. Te Whai Trust
Provision of emergency food packages.
. North Rodney Blue Light Ventures Inc.
Youth development programs, fishing and seamanship camp for 20 Mangawhai youths, plus 3 local youths attending the national Blue Light Life Skills course.
The Factory has been able to provide support to operations involved with recreational, educational, environmental, sport, community services, cultural groups and importantly local youth development.
This is very gratifying to the 50 strong team of local volunteers, with them knowing that their enthusiastic support working in The Factory is enabling so many community initiatives to realise their ambitions.
All brought about through the overwhelming support from the people of Mangawhai in providing product donations and customer support.
With this wonderful support, The Factory community grant pot will only grow during the coming years, enabling sustained and independent development funding for our wonderful community.
Thank you for all your support!
Mangawhai Youth Development Added To Funding Program!
Mangawhai Opportunity Factory adds Mangawhai youth development to its funding program!
In addition to the Mangawhai community enhancement funding being provided by the Mangawhai Opportunity Factory, an exciting new funding initiative has been introduced.
Commencing from February 15% of available funding will be dedicated to Mangawhai youth development Initiatives.
MCOST (The trust running Mangawhai Opportunity Factory) will coordinate with schools, churches, sporting and cultural groups, taking their applications for funding support that will assist in providing Mangawhai youths with the opportunity to realise their greater potential.
Enquiries and grant application form requests can be directed to the Trust Chairman, Mr Roger Hill, by email to : rghill@xtra.co.nz
Mangawhai Opportunity Factory ('The Factory') is also calling out to Mangawhai residents and bach owners for product donations, to help grow greater funding opportunities for our community.
Pick up of larger products is available by calling The Factory to arrange a suitable time on 09 4313 098.
100% for our community!
Succulents, Herbs & Pots!
Would you like herbs at the ready on your kitchen bench? Perhaps some succulents in cute pots to bring some green into your living room or bedroom?
We have lots of ceramic pots and mugs and retro containers ideal for planting succulents, here in store now!
Succulents ready for planting at just $2.50 each, and planted from $4.
Get creative and personalise the decor in your home. They make great little gifts too!
If you’re ready to change out your crockery, pots, decor, furniture and such, please think of The Factory to donate your unwanted wares!
We look forward to welcoming you to The Factory! Open 7 days, 5 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads.
Applications Open For First Funding Round
As a new entity the Mangawhai Community Opportunity Shop Trust (MCOST), trading as Mangawhai Opportunity Factory (The Factory), has been set up to benefit our growing community.
MCOST is pleased to invite applications from local groups to apply for funding for projects which will enhance Mangawhai and provide social benefit.
Opened at 5 Wood Street on October 14th, The Factory has started with a bang with great support from residents, visitors, bach owners and volunteers.
The goal of The Factory, run by MCOST, is to build a fund for the Community by the Community to provide independent funding for projects supporting this great town.
Applications will close on Wednesday February 28th, 2018.
For funding criteria and a timetable for the granting process please email the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; rghill@xtra.co.nz.
Raffle Prize Winner Announced
Thank you to everybody who came in and supported the Mangawhai community by buying a raffle ticket. We sold out after being open for just one week! ✌🏼
We drew the raffle on Sunday and one of our lovely customers picked the lucky number out of the hat! The winner is Matthew Oxley.
An extra big thank you also goes to the wonderful businesses who donated product, especially for the raffle prize...
- Orang-Otang Tree Trimmers Mangawhai for the chopping board
- Woodturnz Mangawhai for the hot pot stand and coasters
- Mirrors Hair Boutique Warkworth for the professional hair products.
Thank you, your support is appreciated!
Opening Day
Saturday 14 October came around quickly and we opened The Factory, the new opportunity shop in Mangawhai Heads!
Interest was huge with customers lining up before opening time.
Stock flew out the door and the turn out throughout the day just blew us away. It's so wonderful to see our community get behind The Factory and really appreciate how this idea is going to benefit the community.
We'd love to share a few snaps of opportunity shops opening day with you... and we look forward to welcoming you to The Factory in Mangawhai soon!
Seeking Product Donations
Thank you to everyone who has been into The Factory. The support through donations, sales and feedback has been incredible!
The weekend was super busy and The Factory is in need of more donations.
Do you have anything you no longer need? Have you got friends coming to Mangawhai for the long weekend, and perhaps they're in need of a cleanout?
Please get the conversation started with friends, family and locals about The Factory.
The Factory is seeking quality saleable homewares, art, jewellery, bric-a-brac, clothing, toys, tools, furniture and linen.
Please pop in this week during open hours - refer to contact page for Labour Weekend opening hours.
The Factory (Mangawhai Opportunity Factory) is located at 5 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads (Just behind the petrol station).
Volunteers Info Meeting
Would you like to get involved with our community and volunteer for the new Mangawhai Opportunity Factory?
The Mangawhai Opportunity Factory is opening on 14 October and we're looking for volunteers to join our friendly and energetic team.
The exciting new opportunity shop is being opened to raise funds to go directly back into the Mangawhai community.
Pop in on Monday 9 October at 10am at our new opportunity shop's location 5 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads (Behind the petrol station).
The store manager will be there to answer your questions and talk through the requirements of being a volunteer.
If you have questions before Monday please feel free to call the team.
We need what you don't...
We are looking for quality product donations for the Mangawhai Opportunity Factory opening on 14th October.
Do you have something you don't need anymore?
We are keen on saleable product donations...
- Housewares
- Linen
- Clothing
- Kitchenware
- Furniture
- Art
- Pottery
- Bric-a-brac
- Jewellery
- Sporting goods
- Toys
- Tools
To arrange a product drop off or pick up please call the team.