Our Work

Grubby Hands Charitable Trust supports a range of community programmes and activities across the Ruapehu District. Here's what we're involved in.

Supply of Venue & Equipment

Ngā Kākano Wānanga

Contact Jahrome Bishop (0273334936 or [email protected])

When: Every Tuesday 8.00am

Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi

Funding and Equipment

Ngā Taonga o te Whenua Camps

Contact Jahrome Bishop (027 3334936) for more information

Supply of Venue & Equipment

Muay Thai for Kids

Taking ages 8 to 12, a one hour training of Muay Thai fundamentals and general fitness.No Sparring.

When: Every Wednesday at 3.30pm and then 4.15pm

Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi

Supporting Meeting Expenses

Ruapehu Breastfeeding Support Group

Supporting meeting expenses for this community group that provides peer support for breastfeeding families in the Ruapehu region.

When: 9.30am on the last Friday of every month

Where: Various cafes in the local area

Facebook page

Supply of Venue & Equipment

Raetihi Learn to Dance

Also known as Endémica Lab. Community dance sessions bringing movement and expression to the Raetihi community.Raqs Sharqi + Latina Rhythms

When: Every Tuesday at 5.30pm

Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi

Facebook group

Supply of Venue & Equipment

Ruapehu Queiroz BJJ Club

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training open to the community, supporting physical wellbeing and sporting activities for under-resourced groups in the Ruapehu region.

When: Every Monday and Thursday at 5.30pm

Where: 1 Valley Road, Raetihi

Visit Queiroz BJJ

Supply of Inputs and Organising

Agroforestry Nursery

Hosted by Tim and Emma King, in 2025 they have run two educational repotting and garden care sessions, and have an active nursery providing outputs to the community growing every day. To date this has included Jerusalem Artichokes, Yakon, Boysenberries, chilies, and various fruiting tree cuttings.

Organising

Kids Nature Play

Has been running all of 2025 and is continuing in 2026. Email [email protected] for more information.

When: Every Monday at 2.30pm

Want to get involved?

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about what we do, we'd love to hear from you.

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