Success Stories & Testimonials

Thanks to the support of a strong network of gaming venues across New Zealand, each year we contribute to thousands of worthy causes, including Youthtown’s own Youth Services. Our shared goal is to help young people raise their aspirations, realise their potential, and have their achievements recognised.

Whether it’s a small grant benefiting a local team or a larger grant impacting a wider group, Youthtown, as an expert in youth development, is uniquely positioned to ensure gaming funds are distributed where they will make the greatest impact—both for the recipient organisation and the communities they serve.

Take a read of some of our grant recipients for 2023/24:

South Brighton Surf Life Saving Club

Funding from Youthtown supported the water safety programme.

"The funding enabled us to provide sufficient resources to deliver programmes to our junior members. It is has made a huge difference to our clubs' ability to engage members and deliver water safety and coaching programmes that make a real difference in the community and beyond. Financial barriers are a real issue to participation and enablement for a lot of families these days, and by Youthtown providing funding to help local communities those barriers can be removed. Thanks Youthtown, you're making a real difference at the grass roots level."

 

Te Kura Māori O Nga Tapuwae

Youthtown Trust funding contributed to the successful delivery of the Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga Kapa Haka Competition. 

This support helped cover essential costs, including marquees, staging, ground protection, and services. The two-day event featured performances from 32 schools, celebrating cultural expression and community spirit. 

Tourettes Association New Zealand

 

Youthtown funds went towards supporting the annual Camp Twitch! 

"Camp Twitch is a fun, supportive camp experience designed for children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorders. It offers an inclusive environment where campers can enjoy typical camp activities - like sports, arts and outdoors adventures - whole connecting with peers who share similar experiences. The camp fosters self-confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being, helping kids feel understood and empowered. Camp Twitch provides a sense of community and belonging, allowing campers to be themselves without judgment, while also educating and supporting families."