The impact of the Games extends far beyond Hororātā, supporting grassroots initiatives across Selwyn & wider Canterbury. In 2025, 21 community groups, charities and societies took part through fundraising, promotion & volunteering.

Thank you to the following groups for joining us at the 2025 Hororātā Highland Games:

• Barony of Southron Gaard (branch of the SCA)

• Canterbury Astronomical Society

• Darfield High School

• Darfield Toy Library 

• Glentunnel Primary School

• Greendale Primary School

• Gordon Scout Group

• Hororata Historical Society

• Hororata Parish

• Hororata Primary School

• Hororata Target Shooting Club

• Hornby Rotary Club

• Lake Coleridge Billiards Club

• Malvern Lions Club

• NZMCA Canterbury

• Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society Canterbury Region

• Scottish Heritage Council

• South Malvern Community Trust – Whitecliffs Hall

• The Christchurch Irish Society

• Terrace Station Charitable Trust

• Windwhistle District Society 

• Whānau Āwhina Plunket