The purpose of the Trust is to apply the income for such charitable bodies and charitable purposes in the area comprised of the Waipukurau Borough, Waipukurau Country and Patangata County (the area of the Waipukurau District Council east of SH2 and the Makarakeke Stream excluding Waipawa township).
Mr Parsons provided an express wish that consideration be given to the maintenance, support, relief or benefit of persons who are in indigent circumstances and unable to adequately maintain and support themselves and their dependents, and also institutions and bodies benefiting the welfare of youth organisations.
The Trust was established following Mr Parsons death in July 1953. The Trust’s income is derived from the Sheep and Beef farm in Waipukurau. The Trust is registered with Charities Services as Estate of Alfred William Parsons under the registration number CC.24222.
6 August 2025
Public Trust has announced it will sell Parsons farm, which forms part of the Alfred William Parsons Charitable Trust, with the proceeds invested to support increased community funding.
The Trust was created by Alfred Parsons on his death in 1953, to give back to his local Waipukurau community. Unfortunately, there has been limited community funding from the Trust for several years – and that’s not a situation that anyone wants to see continue.
As Trustee, we carried out a comprehensive review of farm operations, supported by an independent farm consultant. After careful consideration, Public Trust concluded that selling the farm and investing the proceeds is the best way to resume granting and better serve the Trust’s purpose. Our expectation is that annual granting rounds will resume in 2026.
Public Trust remains committed to ensuring Alfred Parson’s legacy continues to make a real and lasting difference for the local community.
For more information, please contact us at: [email protected] or by phone on 0800 371 471.
In order to be eligible to apply for funding from the Trust your organisation needs to be one of the following:
A registered charity
A school
Based in or supporting people within the Waipukurau District (as defined)
Individuals, sports organisations and service clubs are not eligible to apply to the Trust and the Trust does not fund overseas projects.
It is anticipated the next grant round will be in 2026 (subject to confirmation).
Only one application per organisation can be submitted in each grant round.
Applications for funding are considered by the Trustee, Advisory Trustee and the Board of Directors of the Waipukurau Rotary Club.
The Trustee’s decision is final.
Decisions regarding grants are made on the basis of information provided in the application forms, supporting material and other enquiries.
Grants may be approved subject to certain conditions. In such circumstances the funds will normally be held by Public Trust until the conditions have been met.
All successful applicants must record the grant in accounts as “Public Trust – The AW Parsons Trust".
Successful grant applicants may be required to provide the Trust with information for accountability purposes.
Applications to the Trust must be need to be a minimum of $3,000 and a maximum of $10,000.
If you have any questions please email us on [email protected] or phone us on 0800 371 471.