Guidelines for Application
Holden receives more requests than it can fund, and in order to use its financial resources wisely, the company has established the following guidelines for the Holden Community Support program.
Types of Support
Support may consist of a partnership, cash donation, or a donation "in kind". Donations "in kind" include materials for fund raising events such as stickers for show bags and items for raffle prizes. It also includes one-off donations of larger objects that serve to assist education and technological innovation. The Holden Community Support program does not involve the donation of new vehicles unless it is part of a major long-term partnership.
Priority Areas
As it is impossible to assist every area of community need, Holden periodically concentrates its efforts on particular fields. Currently, the company is supporting activities in the following major areas:
Environment
Holden is particularly interested in projects that have a national focus and seek to educate and involve the New Zealand community in:
- restoring and preserving New Zealand's natural environment.
- developing energy efficient strategies and alternative energy options
- applying technologies to achieve environmental gains
Community Safety
Reflecting its commitment to safety within its products and the community, Holden aims to support projects and educational programs that:
- further improves road safety
- contributes to child safety
- increases personal security (vehicle related)
Technology
As a business that relies on the advancement of New Zealand technology, Holden is interested in community-based projects and educational programs that:
- advance automotive technological development in New Zealand
- advance New Zealand engineering and science
- recognise the achievements and enterprise of New Zealand's young people
Local Communities
Holden is interested in supporting projects and educational programs that work towards advancing and developing local communities surrounding its major facilities.
Disqualifications
The Holden Community Support program does not provide for:
- operational costs of organisations and established programs
- equipment, conference, overseas travel or publications, unless they are an integral part of a project being funded
- film, television or radio programs
- capital appeals or endowment campaigns
- tickets and raffles for fundraising events
- religious purposes or political parties
- individuals
- projects that contribute to an individual or business financial gain.
How to Apply for Community Support
If after reviewing the guidelines you would like to submit an application for community support to Holden, please write to:
Chantelle Urquhart, Corporate Affairs Manager
Holden New Zealand
PO Box 11 195, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand
Fax: (09) 978 2631
Email: chantelle.urquhart@gm.com
Please note, the Holden Community Support program is distinct from any commercial sponsorships, promotions or advertising that Holden may otherwise engage as part of sales, marketing or communications activities.
If you wish to submit a commercial sponsorship proposal to Holden, please write to:
Marnie Samphier, Marketing Communications & Sponsorship Manager
Holden New Zealand
PO Box 11 195, Ellerslie, Auckland, New Zealand
Fax: (09) 978 3631
Email: marnie.samphier@gm.com
