6 October 2008
Media Release
BP Vouchers for Volunteers
BP New Zealand has today announced the successful applicants of the ‘BP Vouchers for Volunteers’ programme.
The programme launched on August 31st, invited applications from volunteer organisations for thousands of BP fuel
vouchers. Registered charities or volunteer organisations that rely on voluntary assistance and use vehicles were
eligible to apply.
Managing Director Peter Griffiths said ``Every day thousands of volunteers give up their spare time to help others who
are less fortunate. BP New Zealand recognises that increasing global fuel prices are having a big impact on volunteers
who use vehicles to do their work.
``We wanted to do our bit to help and ensure volunteers can continue their good work in the community.’’
``BP received more than 2,000 applications from around the country. The number of people giving so generously of their
own time and money for all these amazing organizations was overwhelming.’’
``We are pleased to announce that 400 voluntary organizations will receive BP fuel vouchers as part of the BP Vouchers
for Volunteers programme. This is more than a 25% increase on the number of organizations that received vouchers in
2007.
``The organizations are spread right throughout New Zealand and are performing a wide variety of functions in their
community.’’
Mr Griffiths said Vouchers for Volunteers is BP’s way of saying thank you to the many volunteers around the country who
work long hours to help others in the community.
Successful applicants have been advised by email.
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A list of successful applicants by region is attached.
AucklandBay of PlentyAlzheimers Counties ManukauAge Concern Tauranga IncAngelslight Breakfast ClubBayfair Christian CentreAuckland Central Youth Devt TrustBeachaven Community HouseAuckland Volunteer Fire PoliceBlue Light Ventures (Tga)Balmoral Community PatrolBreast Cancer Support ServiceBig Buddy Mentoring TrustBudget Advisory Service (Whakatane)Birkdale Beachhaven Anglican ChurchCarter House Aged Care ComplexBNZFS IncorporatedHabitat for Humanity (Tauranga) LtdBody Positive IncorporatedHinepukohurangi TrustChristian Community Care Hospice Eastern Bay of PlentyChurch of the SaviourKatikati Food BankCitizens Advice BureauKawerau Citizen's Patrol GroupDayspring TrustLifezone ChurchDe Paul HouseME/CFS Charitable TrustDrug ARM AucklandNZ Red Cross - Western BayEastern Bays HospiceOHOPE Volunteer Fire BrigadeFranklin Family Support TrustOpen Home Foundation BOPFranklin Hospice Charitable TrustOtumoetai Church of ChristGlen Eden Baptist ChurchReach Out Trust Community VanHabitat For Humanity Greater AucklandRed Cross Meals on WheelsHands of Hope Community ServicesRotorua Public LibraryHarbourside Community ServicesSANDS RotoruaHarvest Group TrustTainui Regional Council Maori WomenHerald island Resident & Ratepayer Tauranga City Elim Church TrustHibiscus Coast Charitable Care TrusTe Moemoea i te Aupouri Charitable Island Child Charitable Trust NZTe Puna / Minden Neigh'hood SupportLa Leche League MasseyTe Whanau a Apanui Community HealthLiberty Impact Community TrustTe Whare Hauora O NgongotahaLiteracy North ShoreWaipuna Hospice IncorporatedLook Good Feel BetterWelcome Bay Community Centre Inc.May Road Reading Assistance ProgrammeWhanau Awhina Women's RefugeMt Wellington Food BankNeighbourhood Support Auckland (City) Inc (NSAK)CanterburyNew Zealand Sikh Women AssociationAge Concern Ashburton IncNorth Shore Resource CentreAlpha Support Centre TrustNZ Child RestraintsAltrusa Club of ChristchurchNZ Tamil Senior Citizens AssociationAshburton Senior CitizensPapatoetoe Baptist ChurchBig Brothers Big Sisters of N CantyParents IncBirthright Ashburton IncPillars IncCaring for Carers Inc.Piritahi Marae TrustCystic Fibrosis Association of NZPresbyterian Support NorthernESOL Home Tutors Christchurch (Inc)Preventing Violence in the HomeFaith and Life Changing MinistryProject K ManukauFamily Help TrustRonald McDonald House Auckland Hawarden/Waikari Red CrossRuapotaka MaraeHeart Children NZ - CanterburySafety NetKaiapoi Community ServicesSilverdale & Districts RSAKaikoura Community CareSisters of Mercy WiriLinwood Avenue Community Corner TruSociety of St Vincent de PaulMajestic Youth Community TrustSouth Auckland Caregivers AssociationMeals on WheelsSouth Auckland Health FoundationOtautahi Women's RefugeSt Columba Church & Community CentrePapanui Returned And Services AssocTe Aho Tapu TrustParklands Baptist Community ChurchTe Hato Hairiri O Puke Tapapa TrustPresbyterian Support South CanterbuThe Disabled Citizens Society Inc.Save The Children Kaiapoi BranchThe Gifted Kids ProgrammeSeaward Kaikoura Lions ClubVariety - The Children's CharitySexual Abuse Survivors TrustWaitakere Community OutreachSociety of St Vincent de Paul AshbuWest Auckland HospiceSt Vincent de Paul Society ChristchurchWomen's Refuge Auckland IncorporateSt. Vincent de Paul Society TemukaCanterbury (cont)Hawkes BayTangata Atumotu Trust``The Oasis’’ Elim Church TrustThe Laura Fergusson Trust Cant. 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