Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT) makes funding donations to community organisations in Gisborne District, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, Wairarapa, Manawatu & Horowhenua.
Donations for Tararua to March 2018
| Recipient | Amount |
| Dannevirke & Districts Home Budgeting Service Inc | 4,000 |
| NZ Deerstalkers Assn (Bush Branch) Inc | 4,000 |
| Pahiatua Toy Library Inc | 1,700 |
| Scout Association - Pahiatua Scout Group | 1,500 |
| Tararua Community Youth Services Inc | 15,000 |
| Tararua Learning Inc | 4,000 |
| Total | 30,200 |