• Proceeds from gaming machines can only be used for what are termed ‘Authorised Purposes’ as defined in the Gambling Act 2003. 

An Authorised Purpose may include;

•  Charitable purposes which advances education

•  Supports the relief of poverty

•  Is beneficial to the community and environment

•  Promotes cultural activites, amateur sports, arts and literature

Items not considered;

• Salaries for new positions where recruitment has not taken place.

• Professional sport players that receive payment or reimbursement for playing.

• Affiliation fees and levies for members.

• Non-playing/training uniforms and personal items eg socks, mouthguards

• Maintenance of costs relating to bar areas of club rooms

• Building permits, resources consents, feasibility studies

• Teacher, reliever teacher or teacher aide salaries

• Fundraising events and volunteer expenses

• Payment for Professional Fundraisers

• Food or alcohol

• Professional costs eg Accountancy fees, Architectural costs, Lawyers fees

• Public liability insurance

• Funding to individuals

• Cash prizes

• Leased vehicles, petrol or mileage costs

• Overseas travel and accommodation, or travel within an overseas country

• Umbrella funding not considered