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Where did Trust Waikato come from?
Ever wondered where Trust Waikato’s money originated? We were established by
government statute in 1988 to hold the shares of Trust Bank Waikato. In 1996 all our
banking shares were sold and we exited the banking business. Since then the Trust
has built up a global investment portfolio and donates a percentage of its profits to
community organisations throughout the region.
What is our purpose?
Trust Waikato supports the things that make our corner of the world a better
place by donating money to community organisations. Trust Waikato’s funding
supports organisations and projects that focus on welfare, sport, recreation, youth,
environment and culture.
Our vision is for resilient and vibrant communities.
Our mission is to invest wisely, and donate effectively.
Where do we fund?
Our funding area includes the districts of Thames-Coromandel, Hauraki,
Matamata-Piako, Waipa, Waikato, South Waikato, Waitomo, Otorohanga,
Ruapehu and Hamilton city.
The Trust acknowledges that this area includes much of the lands of the Tainui waka
and thus the people of Waikato, Raukawa, Hauraki and Maniapoto.
Who do we fund?
We fund not for profit community organisations that:
• operate predominantly within the Trust’s geographic area.
• have an incorporated society or registered charitable trust status. (Note: We
can still fund organisations without this status; please talk to one of our donation
advisors.)
• have a bank account, annual financial statements and annual report on their
operations.
www.trustwaikato.co.nz
to view lists of past donations
and descriptions.
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