Marlborough Youth Trust

What Marlborough Youth Trust does

Marlborough Youth Trust is a Blenheim, New Zealand-based community charity established in 2000 that delivers youth development services across the Marlborough region. Its core programs include CACTUS (a youth development course expanded to Picton in 2024), YES (a youth emergency services programme delivered in consortium with Fire and Emergency NZ, St John, Coastguard, Surf Life Saving, and LanSar), YEP (a youth employment programme co-facilitated with Marlborough Pacific Trust), Rangatahi Mahi, TUPU, and a dedicated Queer Group support offering. The Trust operates from and hires out MySpace, a community venue that doubles as a revenue-generating asset and operational hub. The organisation is staffed by approximately eight personnel and is funded through a mix of government grants, philanthropic foundations, community donations, and venue hire income; it maintains an active Facebook and Instagram presence for outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Name

Marlborough Youth Trust

Legal name

Marlborough Youth Trust

Website

https://myt.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marlborough Youth Trust is a Blenheim-based New Zealand charity, founded in 2000, delivering youth development programmes (CACTUS, YES, YEP, TUPU, Queer Group) across the Marlborough region and operating the MySpace community venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community youth services
• Employment pathway support
• Community venue hire
• Charity support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Blenheim

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Hire (MySpace): The organisation operates MySpace as a community venue available for hire, offering spaces including Main Space, Garage/Empty Space, Commercial Kitchen, Office/Reception, and a Music Room with recording studio. Revenue is generated through hourly and monthly rental rates from various hirers including community groups, non-profits, youth, and commercial organisations.
2. Donations: The organisation accepts donations from individuals and businesses, with bank details provided for KiwiBank contributions. Donors can specify programme designations. This represents a charitable giving revenue stream.
3. Government and Foundation Funding: Sponsorship and collaborative funding from organisations including Rata Foundation, Ministry of Youth Development, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), and Marlborough District Council. These partnerships provide operational and programme funding.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Marlborough Youth Trust is a community-based charitable trust delivering in-person youth development programmes (resilience, leadership, employability, LGBTQ+ support, and parenting playgroups) to rangatahi aged 15-24 in Marlborough, New Zealand, from its MySpace Youth Centre. It also hires out its venue spaces (Main Space, Garage, Commercial Kitchen, Music Room with recording studio, and Storage Cupboard) to community groups, non-profits, youth, and commercial hirers. The organisation is funded by grants, sponsorships, donations, and venue hire income.

Product overview

Marlborough Youth Trust is a community-centred charity providing youth services in Marlborough, New Zealand. The organization offers a portfolio of programs including CACTUS (resilience and leadership), YES (emergency services experience), YEP (employment support), Rangatahi Mahi (job placement assistance), Queer Group (LGBTQ+ support), and TUPU (parent-child play group). Additionally, the trust operates MySpace as a venue hire service offering spaces for meetings, workshops, and a music recording studio. Regular events include Pool Nights, Matariki Celebration, and Springfest. The organization was established in 2000 following youth needs assessments conducted in 1997 and 1999.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CACTUS (Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit and Support) An 8-week per term resilience and leadership programme for rangatahi (aged 15-24) combining physical training, teamwork, and personal development in early morning sessions. Delivered at MYT sites in Blenheim and Picton.
• YES (Youth in Emergency Services) Hands-on emergency services experience programme for rangatahi, run in partnership with Fire and Emergency NZ, St John, Coastguard, Surf Life Saving, and LanSar to build skills, confidence, and pathways into volunteering and emergency service careers.
• YEP (Youth Employment Programme) Employability programme supporting young people in developing job readiness skills, connecting them with local employers, and providing guidance for successful entry into the workforce. Co-facilitated with Marlborough Pacific Trust.
• Rangatahi Mahi One-on-one employment pathway support for rangatahi, including those on job seeker benefits, fostering confidence, independence, and pathways to long-term careers.
• Queer Group (Rainbow LGBTQ+ Group) Safe, inclusive weekly Monday 7pm space for LGBTQ+ rangatahi to connect, share experiences, build community, and access creative expression and support in an environment celebrating diversity and belonging.
• TUPU Playgroup Play-based group for tamariki (babies and toddlers) and their māmā, pāpā, and whānau, providing a warm welcoming space to explore, create, and learn through play, and strengthening parent-child and whānau connections.
• MySpace Venue Hire Community venue hire at MySpace Youth Centre offering Main Space, Garage/Empty Space, and Commercial Kitchen for meetings, workshops, training, and community gatherings. Tiered hourly rates by hirer type (Standard/Organisation, Non-profit/Community, Youth).
• Music Room Hire with Recording Studio Hire of a music room with a fully equipped recording studio at MySpace Youth Centre for community recording, music creation, and sound work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Young people gaining full-time employment with Courier Post, Dangerous Goods tickets, Wheels/Tracks/Rollers endorsements, Full Class 1 licences, and KiwiSaver/vehicle purchases

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marlborough Pacific TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-facilitates the Youth Employability Programme (YEP) with Marlborough Youth Trust. Shares staff resources (Soni Kula serves both organisations).
• ArataitominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator organisation supporting Marlborough Youth Trust initiatives.
• Sports TasmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports organisation collaborating with Marlborough Youth Trust.
• Fire and Emergency NZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES (Youth in Emergency Services) programme, providing hands-on experience with emergency services for rangatahi.
• St JohncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES programme, offering rangatahi exposure to ambulance and medical emergency services.
• Coastguard New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES programme, providing maritime emergency services experience for youth.
• Surf Life Saving New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES programme, offering beach and surf safety emergency experience.
• LanSarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in YES programme, providing land search and rescue emergency services exposure.
• Marlborough Boys' CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal secondary school with Gateway Coordinator Darlene Purdie who previously facilitated YEP for MYT. Deputy Principal Michael Heath serves as trustee.
• Omaka ObservatoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Matariki Celebration event, providing astronomical expertise and telescope viewing for the cultural celebration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Graeme Dingle Foundation: National NZ charitable trust running youth development programmes (Kiwi Can, Project K, Stars) for school-aged youth, including resilience and leadership components directly analogous to MYT's CACTUS and youth-employment pathway offerings.
• Rainbow Youth NZ: NZ charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people via peer support groups, training and resources - directly comparable to MYT's Queer/Rainbow Group programme serving the same demographic.
• Youthline: NZ youth support charity providing counselling, helpline and development services for young people aged 12-24; comparable target demographic and mission, though delivered primarily through remote/national channels rather than a regional hub.
• Foundation for Youth Development (FYD): NZ charity delivering mentoring and youth development programmes (including Kiwi Leadership) to rangatahi across the country, closely matching MYT's wraparound mentoring and youth-development model.
• VOYCE \u2013 Whakarongo Mai: NZ charity advocating for children and young people in care, providing independent advocacy and support services - comparable youth-services, non-residential model with similar funder base.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters NZ: NZ mentoring charity matching young people with volunteer mentors for one-to-one support - overlapping mentoring mission with MYT's wraparound youth support.

Broad incumbents

• Wellington City Mission: Regional social services charity providing family, youth and community support in the lower North Island - comparable community-hub model with social services and grants mix.
• Auckland City Mission: Large social services charity delivering wraparound support including family/individual services - comparable mission and operating model, but in a much larger urban setting with broader service lines.
• Lifewise: Larger Auckland-based social services charity providing housing, health and community support; comparable community-services mission and grant-funded model, but with broader scope and urban scale.
• EPIC (Empowering People in Communities): NZ organisation providing advocacy and support for children and young people in state care, with similar non-medical social assistance scope but a national, government-contracted footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/marlboroughyouthtrust
• Instagraminstagram.com/marlboroughyouthtrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marlborough-youth-trust

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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