In 1997, members of the former Paekakariki Services Club resolved to establish a charitable trust, which was formalised in 1998. The principle purpose of the Trust is to provide financial assistance within the Paekakariki district for charitable purposes. Particular emphasis is to be placed on the following:
The education of children,
Social and physical development of children through school sporting activities at school;
Teaching children to swim,
Surf lifesaving activities, limited to the saving of lives and water safety; and
Recreation facilities for people ‘in need’ due to age, poverty, disablement or infirmity.
To be eligible to apply for funding from the trust your group must be –
Of a charitable or educational nature,
Based within the Paekākāriki district,
Self-supporting and not solely reliant on the Paekākāriki Services Club Charitable Trust.
Grants are considered by the Trustees, which makes recommendations to Public Trust. As a guide to applicants, a total of $10,000 is available for granting this year.
Applications need to include:
Latest set of audited or reviewed accounts,
Supporting information such as proposal, budget for the year, copy of quotes etc,
Bank deposit slip for payment of successful grant.
Further enquiries, contact the Charitable Trust Team at Public Trust on 0800 371 471, or via email: [email protected].