Where We Fund
About Us
The purpose of the Trust, which was established in 1988, is to distribute funds for charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational benefits in our four regions (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham Islands) - all of which benefit our quality of life. Our donations in turn, assist thousands of people working in numerous voluntary organisations, to create their own social and cultural dividends thereby rewarding their communities.
Van Policy
Donation application for assistance to purchase a van.
From time to time The Canterbury Community Trust may assist an organisation to purchase a Van.
Vans are not regarded as priority projects for The Canterbury Community Trust donations and such requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All requests for assistance with the purchase of a van require a fully completed application form plus additional support information is required on a supplementary sheet. This is available for download under Funding - Application Forms.
03 335 0305 or 0508 266 878
or at Level 1, 12 Hazeldean Road, Hazeldean Business Park, Christchurch
or e-mail: enquiry@commtrust.org.nz
In making a decision, factors taken into account will include:
1) The aims of the organisation applying and the community benefit from the Van.
2) The organisations ability to raise funds.
3) The organisations ability to maintain and eventually replace van.
Subject to the exercise of their discretion, Trustees will be guided by the following principles.
Conditions
The maximum donation will be $20,000.
The amount will not exceed 75% if the cost.
The applicant will be responsible for the on road costs and servicing needs.
The costs of registration, Certificate of Fitness, insurance etc is the responsibility of the applicant.
The applicant is to provide a copy of the vehicle policy for the organisation.
The applicant must advise the Trust should they wish to dispose of the vehicle within 3 years of purchase.
The applicant is to complete the supplementary van questionnaire.