Keep Cust swimming
The Cust pool cannot reopen until urgent repairs are completed. Help us raise the funds to fix the water leak and get Cust swimming again.
Every Dollar Counts
$27,600
$80,400
Oct 2026
$80k
Still needed
Why We Need Your Help
The Cust Community Pool has been at the heart of our small Canterbury community for 70 years. We have been working with specialists from the council and the pool is not able to open in its current state. The pool is leaking thousands of litres a day — and we need to raise approximately $80,400 on top of our existing reserves to fund the repairs.
Without action, our community will permanently lose its only public swimming facility.
Read the Full StoryA Community Treasure Since 1955
Built by local volunteers with hand-mixed concrete and donated labour, the Cust pool opened in 1955 after a decade of fundraising. It's where generations of kids learned to swim, families gathered on hot Canterbury summers, and the community came together.
From swim meets to lazy afternoons, the pool has been more than just a facility — it's been a gathering place that defines what it means to live in Cust.
Read our full story
Ways to Give
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Grant Funders
Project updates
Christchurch Casinos Charitable Community Trust backs the pool with $1,000
A heartfelt thank you to the Christchurch Casinos Charitable Community Trust for a $1,000 grant towards the pool repair fund — taking our total raised to $27,600.
Mainpower backs Cust Pool with $4,000 grant
A huge thank you to Mainpower for getting in behind the pool with a $4,000 grant towards the repair fund — a real boost for our community.
Upcoming Events
We'll be running lots of events over the next few months to help raise funds and bring the community together. Dates will be confirmed soon — keep an eye on this page.
Pub Quiz
At the Cust pub — test your trivia and raise funds for the pool.
Date TBC
Sausage Sizzles
At various locations around Cust. Grab a snag and support the pool.
Dates TBC
More to Come
Additional community events are being planned. We'll share details as soon as they're confirmed.
Coming soon
Want to help out? Let us know if you'd like more information about volunteering at any of these events.