Whanganui's Brain Injury Association gets funding toward a liaison officer and St John's Hill School is to have its pool upgraded - thanks to donations from the New Zealand Community Trust.
Its donations to Whanganui groups added up to more than $180,000 for the month of October.
By far the biggest was to the Sarjeant Gallery. It gets $150,000 toward earthquake strengthening and a new wing.
The next biggest was to Wanganui Community Sports Centre, $15,000 to be used for redressing a floor and installing security lighting outside Jubilee Stadium.
St John's Hill School has been given $10,000 for a swimming pool upgrade. The Brain Injury Association wants to put its $5000 donation toward the salary of a liaison officer, and the Aramoho Bowling Club is to use its $3000 for sprays, fertilisers and chemicals.