Support Trust funds

Funding pathways for service people, families and community development.

The Support Trust provides targeted assistance through Poppy Day Funds, General Support Funds, and Youth Development Funding, helping individuals access the support best suited to their circumstances. Register online to discuss your situation and receive guidance on the most appropriate funding pathway available.

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Poppy Day Funds

Assistance for those currently serving, ex-service people, Allied Forces, and their families.

Poppy Day funding can help with medical, health and wellbeing costs, mobility aids and home safety modifications, transport to health services, short-term home help, and essential hardship support.

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General Support Funds

Charitable help for aged, sick or disabled RSA members

General support can assist eligible people and organisations with care, relief, education, medical research, and other charitable purposes under the Support Trust.

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Youth Development Fund

Funding pathways for cadet units, student prizes, and young people under 21 in leadership, education, sport and culture.

The fund supports local cadet units, annual student prizes, and development opportunities for young people across Tauranga.