A project to restore Larnach’s tomb at Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery has been given a major boost from the Otago Community Trust.

The Trust has donated $75,000 to the Historic Cemeteries Conservation Trust for the restoration of the famous tomb, which has suffered from many years of vandalism and neglect.

Moer than $250,000 has been given to 25 organisations throughout Otago, in the November funding round.

Other major donations included $30,000 to Dunedin Women’s Refuge, and $35,000 for the second annual Careers Festival.