Funds for enlarging the Coastguard Wanganui headquarters have received a $40,000 boost in the past few weeks, Coastguard Central campaigns manager Dominique Leeming says.
The most recent donation was $30,000 from Grassroots Trust Ltd, a charitable gaming machine trust linked to Wanganui's Spirit'd bar.
"Grassroots Trust aims to provide grants to communities where funds were generated. We're proud to be able to support key community organisations like Coastguard Wanganui and the upgrade of their base building," trust chairman Martin Bradley said.
Coastguard Wanganui president Kevin McKenna was thrilled to hear about the grant.
"Our volunteers are very appreciative of the trust's support," he said.