Oxford Sports Trust
Simple applicationGaming trust distributing Class 4 (pokie) grant funds. Distributed $6.2M across 845 grants in recent years. Active since 2022.
Grant Range
Average grant size around $7,359. Total recent distribution: $6.2M
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Based on 2,790 grant decisions: SPORT: 86% approval (1267 grants, avg $8,168). COMMUNITY: 83% approval (465 grants, avg $7,495). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 85% approval (403 grants, avg $5,252). ARTS AND CULTURE: 73% approval (94 grants, avg $3,027). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 89% approval (86 grants, avg $9,269).
Common mistakes to avoid
425 of 2,790 applications were declined (15% decline rate). Ensure your project fits the society's funded categories and your requested amount is realistic for your category.
What makes a strong application
Overall approval rate is 85%. This society has a relatively high approval rate.
Application structure
Amateur Sport
Grants may be made to amateur sports teams and clubs for actual and reasonable travel expenses within New Zealand for groups participating in tournaments, sports equipment, playing uniforms, ground hire.
Charitable Purposes
Grants may be made for recognized charitable purposes within New Zealand including the relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion or other purposes beneficial to the community.
Promotion of Racing
Grants may be made for the promotion of race meetings under the Racing Act 2003, including the payment of stakes.
Required documents
- • incorporation certificate
- • charities registration or ird tax exemption
- • financial statements
- • project budget