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Getting help

Most funders have someone who will advise you. •

Check with them if you have any queries. A phone call may save your time and theirs.

Or you may know someone who is experienced at •

applying for funding who will assist you.

The Department of Internal Affairs Community •

Development and Funding Advisors know about funding sources and the management of community organisations. Contact your local offce by:

Freephone 0800 824 824 or

Web www.dia.govt.nz

CommunityNet Aotearoa • is an internet site for community groups:

Web www.community.net.nz

Local authorities may employ community •

development staff who advise and assist community groups.

Funding workshops and information sessions are held •

in some areas. At these funding workshops, funders are available to assist you.

The Funding Information Service publishes the •

FundView, BreakOut and Corporate Citizens funding databases. FundView and their internet site includes information on managing and resourcing community groups.

Funding Information Service

P O Box 1521, Wellington 6140

Phone 04 471 8900

Email info@fs.org.nz

Web www.fs.org.nz

Managing your Voluntary Organisation in New Zealand:

NZFVWO

PO Box 9517, Wellington 6141

Phone 04 385 0981

Web www.nzfvwo.org.nz

Your organisation may wish to register with the Charities Commission which will mean you are eligible for tax exempt status.

Visit these websites for more information:

Web www.charities.govt.nz

Web www.ird.govt.nz

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