Delta Community Support Trust
Caring for Vulnerable People in our Community
Serving our Community for over 25 Years
Delta Community Support Trust is a grassroots community development and social support organisation based in Richmond, Christchurch. We care for vulnerable people in our community including the elderly, intellectually disabled adults, and those facing personal or financial hardship.
Where it all began
Delta, originally a mission of North Avon Baptist Church, registered as a charitable trust in 1995. We began operating from the Church's lounge with the vision to support and empower people living in disadvantaged circumstances. Since those early days Delta has grown substantially in response to local and city-wide community needs and aspirations.
Between 2003 and 2019 the Trust operated from the former Shirley Rugby Club at 105 North Avon road, adjacent to the church building. In late 2019 with earthquake insurance settlement funds and extra fundraising, the Church and Delta Trust were together able to complete and move into a new building on the former church building site.
A second connected Stage 2 building by Crossway Community Church was completed in early 2021. Together the two buildings are now known as the North Avon Community Centre at 101 North Avon Road and operate as one facility. This modern, comfortable, and more energy efficient facility is a great asset for our local community and provides Delta Trust with great spaces from which to continue our community activities and services.
Through dedicated staff and volunteers, thousands of people have been supported by and/or involved in Delta over the years, making a significant difference to their experience of community life.
Services Available
Foodbank: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am - 2pm. Please phone 0800 2 DELTA (0800 233 582) for a food parcel. (You must be in our eligible area click for more info and to see map)
Free Bread: Monday to Friday on the tables outside Delta reception (available to anyone).
Free Budgeting and Advocacy sessions: Please phone reception on 0800 2 DELTA (0800 233 582) to book a session, or for more information.
Café : Mondays and Fridays 10am - 12.30pm
ESOL Classes: In Collaboration with PEETO Tues, Wed, Thurs Mornings.
International Playgroup: Wednesday, 9.30am - 11.30am during school terms
Evergreen Club: Monday to Friday, 10am - 2.30pm
Friendship Link: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Delta Café and Wednesdays in the Gymnasium
- Morning session: 10.30am - 12pm
- Afternoon session: 1pm - 2.30pm
Join us in our Mission
We are very grateful to all our many and varied supporters who make the vision and mission of Delta Community Support Trust a reality. From the largest Funder to the smallest donation, every dollar counts, every gift of food, every voluntary act of service, every prayer counts. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! We are humbled by your generosity and your desire to be part of the difference Delta is making in the lives of those in our community who desperately need our help.
With your support we can continue to meet the needs of the elderly, those with intellectual disabilities, and people who are disadvantaged and struggling to get by on low incomes.
If you would like the opportunity to contribute to the work we do at Delta, whether by volunteering your time, donating towards our cause, or becoming a major funding partner, we would be sincerely grateful and love to hear from you.
