We’re very grateful for donations and support from our funders to meet our operating costs. Our programmes are free.

We currently receive no government funding, including health funding.   Artists attending ​Ōtautahi Creative Spaces are not eligible for individualised funding to cover the cost of their participation ( the only exception is where a person is eligible for an activity fee from ACC).  Most artists are on benefits or low incomes and can not pay fees for our programmes.  

This is why philanthropic grants and donations are so important for Ōtautahi Creative Spaces.  Your support will go towards our essential costs to provide creative wellbeing services. By investing in us, you’re not only changing lives, you’re saving lives.

As a charitable trust all donations qualify for a tax rebate, and a tax receipt will be sent to you.  Ōtautahi Creative Spaces is a Tier 3 charity registered with the Charities Services, registration number CC51702 and Charitable Trusts Act 1957 incorporation number 2620456.