Ritchies IGA Hastings Grant Campaign – Thank You, Hastings Community!
We’re excited to share that the 2025 Ritchies IGA Hastings Grant Campaign has wrapped up — and what an incredible response we received! A huge 53 applications came in from community organisations right across our region.
This amazing turnout shows just how many local clubs, charities and schools rely on volunteers and how important financial support is to keep their essential services running. From defibrillators and training gear to laptops, fridges, and everyday resources — these small items make a big difference.
Ritchies Community Development Manager, Tim Walker, said:
“It was incredible to receive so many applications… This year’s strong participation confirms how vital such funding opportunities are for local groups that rely heavily on volunteers and limited fundraising.”
Congratulations to our three $2,000 grant recipients:
• Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
• Telegraph Point Public School
• Wauchope Soccer Club
But that’s not all…
To recognise the importance of every project submitted, Ritchies is also providing IGA gift cards to the remaining 50 applicants.
Tim added:
“Choosing just three was incredibly difficult, so we wanted to extend our support to every group… We hope $7,000 in IGA gift cards helps raise additional funds or provides a welcome boost — especially at Christmas.”
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STANDARD TERMS
1. GENERAL TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of these Terms and conditions
1.2 Entry into the competition is by way of submitting a completed application form as per the guidelines outlined below.
2. WHO CAN ENTER?
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all Not-for-Profit Community Groups located in the Hastings region, NSW.
2.2 The Hastings NSW region is defined as the area extending from:
- Telegraph Point in the North,
- Comboyne Village in the West, and
- Johns River in the South.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The RITCHIES IGA ‘Giving Back to the Community’ Grants program commences on Friday, 3rd October 2025 at 7:30 AM (AEST) and concludes on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at midnight (AEST).
3.2 Successful applicants will be notified on Friday, 5th December 2025.
3.3 Only one application per organisation is permitted. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
4. SELECTION PROCESS
4.1 The selection process will be conducted in two stages:
- Stage 1: Applications will be reviewed by the Hastings Community Development Manager. If all criteria are met, the application will progress to the second stage.
4.2 Stage 2: Final assessments will be conducted by the Hastings Community Development Manager in collaboration with the Ritchies CEO. Final approval of the three successful community groups will be made in consultation.