Shirley Community Trust
We build community in Shirley through projects and events that give opportunities for people to interact, form relationships, share experiences and develop capacity and resilience.
Empowering People, Changing Lives

Shirley Community Trust is for everyone in Shirley, providing spaces to connect, contribute, have fun and belong. People can meet at our Community Centres or our Community Garden, and join in with a wide range of activities … or just sit and chat with others.
For over 20 years the Trust has aimed to support all who work, live and play in Shirley, together growing community. We are privileged to be a part of this wonderful journey.
Our Values
- Hauora – a holistic approach, physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing
- Listening to the people of Shirley – their voices guide what we do
- Trust – earned through building strong connections and relationships
- Collaboration – with community and other organisations
- Entrepreneurship – looking to the future and trying new things
- Commitment – here for the long haul

Programmes for All Ages

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

Term 2 starts on Monday which means we resume normal programming 🤗 Kapa Haka and Te Reo Māori sessions are back on Wednesday at the MacFarlane Park Community Centre 👍
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. 🌺
Ever wondered why it's called Good Friday? 🤔 Head along to a Church service this morning and find out ✝️
Whatever you get up to this long weekend, we hope it's nice! 🤗
A hardy crew of SCT staff, Shirley locals and Council staff and Community Board Members braved the weather this morning to do some weeding, planting and mulching in the Birdsong Trail. Ngā mihi nui to everyone involved 🌳🐦⬛🌲
If you're wanting to attend a Church service this Easter time, our friends at Emmett Street Community Church, St Stephen's Church - Christchurch & Urban Oasis C3 Church are all running some! ✝️ Go to their pages and see what services they have on ⛪️
We found the bear! 🐻 The Christchurch City Council Walking Festival Bear Hunt was a roaring success 🔍 Twas a muddy great adventure! 🚶🏼♀️ Thanks to all the volunteers who helped 💪🏼 #walkingfestival #bearhunt