Auckland clothing charity Common forced to close due to funding issues

Monday 29 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 9:29pm

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Auckland charity Common is closing after repeated grant applications were declined. The organisation provides donated clothing and excess retail stock to people in need, including those supported by Rainbow Youth and Victim Support.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 29 Sep 2025, 8:45pm

   Clothing charity closing as grants denied (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 9:29pm

   Charity Common forced to close door after grants declined (opens in new tab)

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