Community gaming returns more to your local community than any other form of gambling
The Four Winds Foundation's operations are guided by a strategic plan that emphasises responsible gaming, community engagement, and ethical governance. We offer funding for activities that benefit a significant portion of local communities, in a non-commercial way.
Here’s how we make a difference:
- Grant Programmes: We provide financial support to eligible organisations through a transparent and efficient grant application process. Our Grants Committee meets monthly to review and approve applications, ensuring timely distribution of funds.
- Local Focus: We prioritise funding for initiatives in communities where our gaming venues are based, ensuring that the benefits of community gaming stay within the community.
- Partner Venues: Our partner venues play a crucial role in generating funds for community support. We work closely with them to ensure that their operations align with our mission and values.
- Safe Gaming: We are committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming practices. Our team continually develops and implements measures to prevent gambling harm and support the well-being of our patrons.
- Good News: We celebrate the success of our grant recipients by sharing their stories. These testimonials highlight the positive impact of our funding on various community projects and initiatives.
The Charitable Gaming or Community Gaming Trusts and Companies, which operate machines in pubs and hotels under Class 4 Gambling, are required to distribute 40 percent of their revenue to not-for-profit community groups. By comparison, casinos in New Zealand return less than 2% of their annual profits to these communities. Class 4 Gambling delivers approximately $250m per year. In addition, Class 4 Gambling provides Government with over $200m a year in taxes and levies, such as the annual payment of around $13m to the Ministry of Health to fund their problem gambling strategy.