The Toc H NZ – Bowerbank Charitable Trust was established by a Deed in March 1992. The Settlor is an autonomous body established in New Zealand to promote and act in accordance with the ideals of TOC H Incorporated in the United Kingdom by Royal Charter in 1969. Its affairs in New Zealand are conducted by three National Officers:
1. The Honorary Commissioner.
2. The Chairman.
3. The Honorary Treasurer.
The Settlor received assets from the Estate of Lady Bowerbank, originally derived from Sir Frederick Bowerbank (the first Honorary Commissioner of Toc H in New Zealand), and used those assets to establish this Trust in New Zealand.
The Trust is a perpetual trust where Public Trust as Trustee is given the objective and the discretion to use the income generated from the trust fund towards charitable purposes in New Zealand with special consideration given to:
Organisations and activities that support and promote the welfare of youth in all fields of endeavour, including sport.
Organisations that support and promote the welfare of underprivileged persons in all age groups (but with preference being given to young persons) in all fields of endeavour, including sport.
Please note that granting is provided for organisations providing specific projects and / or programmes relating to the purposes above, rather than general operating expenses.
There will be no grant round during 2025. This is because of the amount of income available for granting compared to the cost of running a grant round this year. The future pattern of grant making is currently under consideration and will be announced here in due course.
If you are unsure if your organisation is eligible to apply or of the suitability of your funding request contact Public Trust Charities on 0800 371 471 or [email protected].