Mayor's Welfare Fund
Purpose
The Mayor's Welfare Fund was established in 1897 as the "Mayor's Coal and Blanket Fund".
It provides assistance to families and individuals in our community who are in extreme financial distress. The fund works with other helping agencies in the city and can provide assistance on a one-off basis where real need can be shown.
The fund is a last resort measure when people have exhausted other appropriate sources such as Work and Income New Zealand.
How to apply
The Mayor's Welfare Fund is only available for Christchurch City residents. Applicants need to make an appointment to see the Mayor's Welfare Administrator at the Council Civic Offices.Appointments can be scheduled between Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3pm.
As every applicant's circumstances are unique and the criteria for different categories of assistance varies, it is essential that prospective clients bring with them the following information:
- A form of identification, i.e. Drivers Licence or Community Services Card.
- A letter from Work and Income NZ stating that assistance is available or unavailable.
- A current bank statement stating the applicants name (this is used as proof of financial hardship and low income).
- Evidence of need i.e. Invoice for goods, electricity/telephone bill.
Contact us
The Mayor's Welfare Administrator
Phone: (03) 941 8999
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices, 163-173 Tuam Street
Christchurch 8140
Authorising Unit: Community Support
Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Next review: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
